A new spin on luxury: Jamaica’s first casino coming Princess Grand Resort

From the pulsating beat of reggae and dancehall music to electrifying live performances, Jamaica’s newest luxury resort, Princess Grand Jamaica, located in Green Island, Hanover, has quickly established itself as a favorite among travellers from...

Strong demand, strategic growth highlighted at Sunwing Vacations Group Amplify event

It’s all about momentum and that’s what the Sunwing Vacations Group is seeing these days and was a highlight of its third annual Amplify leadership event – sponsored by NexusTours – which brought together 160 EPIC leaders from across its vacation...

Jamaica Customs speaks data protection, legal affairs

Members of the Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA) utilised their presence at the Court Administration Division’s Public Education Day Symposium to raise awareness about the extensive legal functions performed by the agency, while also highlighting...

Eltha ‘Paulette’ Brown was not a household name but she was a Jamaican heroine

On the day after Eltha Brown would have turned 68, they came to mourn her loss, a woman small in stature but whose contribution to Jamaica and the world was huge, through work that eventually led her to the United Nations (UN) and touched...

Jamaica Launches “Local First” Tourism Policy

Jamaica is rolling out a major new initiative designed to keep more of its tourism dollars in local hands. Minister of Tourism Edmund Bartlett, has officially announced the launch of a “Local First” policy, aimed at ensuring that Jamaicans...

Halima Haughton takes Miss Jamaica World Top Model prize

Halima Haughton, winner of the fast-track Miss Jamaica World Top Model prize. Four young ladies have now secured automatic top 10 placement in the 2025 Miss Jamaica World beauty pageant. On Saturday, October 18, University of Technology freshman...

‘Irie’ is who we are: Honoring Jamaica’s heroes and spirit

Around the world, the word “Irie” is synonymous with Jamaica — often personified as a Rasta man, barefoot on a beach with a spliff in hand. But as with most things commercialized, the true meaning of the word is often diluted. Irie in popular...

Mia’s trae un sabor de Baja, Mediterránea a Solana Beach

Mia’s, un nuevo concepto de restaurante de cocina baja-mediterránea de los fundadores de la cadena Bluewater Grill, abrirá a finales de este mes en Solana Beach. Anunciado por primera vez el invierno pasado, Mia’s planea su debut a finales de...

Jamaica’s inflation edges up to 2.1% in September

The Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN) has reported that the point-to-point domestic inflation rate for September rose to 2.1 per cent, up from a record low of 1.2 per cent in August. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) also increased by 0.8 per...

Maiden Season Preview: Margaritaville at Sea’s Beachcomber

Set to become the largest ship in Margaritaville at Sea’s fleet, the Margaritaville at Sea Beachcomber will mark the company’s debut in PortMiami when she launches service in early 2027. Cruise Industry News takes a closer look at the inaugural...

No Passport? No Problem. Seven US Getaways That Feel Like an International Vacation

You don’t have to cross an ocean to feel like you’ve traveled the world. The United States is filled with places that capture the spirit, sights and flavors of international destinations without the customs line or currency exchange. Whether...

Jamaica Carnival 2026 out the gates early with NYC promotion

New Yorkers woke Monday morning to an enticing invitation from the Jamaica Tourist Board, encouraging tri-state residents to begin making travel plans for Jamaica Carnival in April 2026. A vibrant television segment aired on the New York Living...

Modern Caribbean Welcome: Travellers Beach Resort Lobby

The detail on the barrel- shaped accent chairs is a nod to Jamaica’s history of craftsmanship. (Photo: Riane Bawalan Studios) Stepping into a hotel lobby sets the tone for the entire guest experience. When the If Walls Could Talk team, led by...

Local First Policy Ensures Jamaicans Benefit from Tourism

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, has announced a Local First Policy, aimed at ensuring that Jamaicans benefit from the successes of the country’s tourism industry. Speaking in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (October 14), he said...

Cult Pastor Kevin Smith: The story that shook Jamaica

Kevin Smith, the late leader of Pathways International Kingdom Restoration Ministries. OCTOBER 25 marks four years since the reported death of controversial cult Pastor Kevin Smith, the self-styled bishop who led Pathways International Kingdom...

Cedric Stephens | Can Jamaica withstand a Hurricane Gilbert 2.0?

The September 19 disruptive flooding in the country’s capital was a stark, wet reminder: our island is grappling with a problem that is deepening every year. This event occurred 37 years and seven days after Hurricane Gilbert, a Category 4...

United Way of Jamaica announces 40th Anniversary Gala, ‘The Ruby Thread’

The United Way of Jamaica (UWJ) will host its celebratory 40th Anniversary Gala, “The Ruby Thread”, on Saturday, November 8, 2025. Under the theme, “Honouring the Hearts and Hands that Give”, the black-tie event is a celebration of 40 years of...

Sister Nancy Talks New Documentary & Why Jay-Z’s 2017 ‘Bam Bam’ Sample Is Her Favorite: ‘He Did the Right Thing, Everybody Else Was Cheap’ 

A little over 40 years ago, Sister Nancy — widely considered the first female dancehall DJ — released a song that would transcend genre, her home country of Jamaica and time itself: “Bam Bam.” Built around a sample of Ansell Collins’ “Stalag 17”...

Duke of Earle continues to strengthen ties between Jamaicans abroad and homeland

Jamaicans from within the diaspora pause for a group photo during the recent 26th anniversary of Duke of Earle’s Homecoming Tour at Sandals Royal Caribbean. The group, which was 135 strong, is joined by Bevan Earle (seated, left); General Manager...

Beloved JIS Binder Gets National Honour

When Paul Anthony Johnson started at the Jamaica Information Service (JIS) as a teenage summer worker, he had no idea that he would become an integral part of the JIS team and receive a national honour for his invaluable contribution. For 38 years...