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Jamaica ratifies the 1970 Convention on the Means of Prohibiting and Preventing the Illicit Import, Export and Transfer of Ownership of Cultural Property
UNESCO
On 16 July 2026, Jamaica deposited with the Director-General its instrument of ratification of the Convention on the Means of Prohibiting and Preventing the Illicit Import, Export and Transfer of Ownership of Cultural Property (Paris, 14 November...
Back to the Roots & Ayesha Curry team up to support Jamaica with the largest organic seed donation in island history
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
OAKLAND, Calif., Aug. 25, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In a landmark effort to support Jamaican agricultural recovery following the devastation of Hurricane Melissa, Ayesha Curry, Back to the Roots, and The American Friends of Jamaica (AFJ) announced...
From Paper to Platform: Jamaica's Education Ministry Wraps Up Stakeholder Consultations on Digitizing Teacher Data
UNESCO
The Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information of Jamaica, supported by the UNESCO Office for the Caribbean and the Joint SDG Fund, has successfully concluded a month-long stakeholder consultation series on digitizing teacher and staff...
Jamaica is Ready: Royalton Hotels & Resorts Unveils “The Soul of the Island” Experiential Vacation for Families
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
ST. MICHAEL, Barbados, Aug. 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Royalton Hotels & Resorts reopens all of its Jamaica resorts, including its family-friendly properties, following an extensive refresh.
Recognizing the Contributions of Boston’s Jamaican and Dominican Communities
City of Boston
Boston’s strength is shaped by the diverse cultures, traditions, and contributions of residents from around the world.
Chinese Ambassador to Jamaica Wang Jinfeng Attends the 72nd Denbigh Agricultural, Industrial and Food Show
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China
On August 2, His Excellency Wang Jinfeng, Chinese Ambassador to Jamaica, attended the 72nd Denbigh Agricultural, Industrial and Food Show in Clarendon.
Chinese Ambassador to Jamaica Wang Jinfeng Attends the Handover Ceremony for the Howard Apartments
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China
On July 29, 2026, His Excellency Wang Jinfeng, Chinese Ambassador to Jamaica, attended the Handover Ceremony for the Howard Apartments, and jointly participated in the ribbon-cutting and key-handover ceremony with Dr. the Most Honourable Andrew...
JAMAICAN AMERICAN JUDGE JACKIE POWELL HONORED FOR SERVICE ON BROWARD COUNTY BENCH
The Florida Bar
Jamaican American Judge Jackie Powell, who made history as the first Jamaican American woman elected to the bench in Broward County’s 17th Judicial Circuit, has been recognized for her commitment to justice, mentorship and community service....
Rivage Travel Outlines What Sandals Resorts Jamaica Renovations Mean for 2026 and 2027 Bookings
EIN Presswire
Sandals South Coast, Sandals Montego Bay, and Sandals Caribbean Cay are scheduled to reopen within weeks of each other in Q4 2026. ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, July 14, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Three of Sandals Jamaica's resorts are currently...
Investing in Flood Resilient Infrastructure in NYC
New York State Office of the Governor
Governor Kathy Hochul and Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani today announced an $8.4 million investment in flood resiliency infrastructure, transforming concrete roadway medians in Whitestone, Forest Hills and Queens Village to green infrastructure...
California answers the call: The state has deployed 3,372 personnel since June to support disaster response across the country and abroad
Governor's Office of Emergency Services - California
Governor Newsom and the Legislature’s unprecedented investments are making a difference What you need to know: Since June, California has deployed 3,372 personnel and 258 pieces of equipment to support wildfire, flood, and earthquake response in...
Music Artist Vic G Brings R&B, Afrobeat and Reggae to Hollywood With The DAT BOI Experience
EIN Presswire
Live Performance, Red Carpet, "DAT BOI" Vertical Music Video Premiere Come Together to Celebrate the Power of Music, Film and Culture HOLLYWOOD, CA, UNITED STATES, August 27, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Zakanda Entertainment, in collaboration...
West Nile Virus Detected in Mosquito Test Sample in Jamaica Plain
City of Boston
The risk remains low, but Boston Public Health Commission encourages residents to take precautions.
S Hotels Jamaica Congratulates CEO Christopher Issa on Being Named JHTA Hotelier of the Year
EIN Presswire
KINGSTON, JAMAICA, July 6, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- S Hotels Jamaica proudly congratulates Chief Executive Officer Christopher Issa on being named the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA) Hotelier of the Year, one of the country’s...
UNESCO Hosts National Validation Meeting for Jamaica's Health and Family Life Education Study
UNESCO
On 26 June 2026, the UNESCO Office for the Caribbean convened a national validation meeting for the UNESCO Headquarters-led exploratory study entitled, "Learning about Healthy Relationships: Effects of School-Based Sexuality Education", examining...
UNESCO Launches Report to Tackle AI-Enabled Gender-Based Violence in Jamaica
UNESCO
On 29–30 June 2026, the UNESCO Office for the Caribbean, the Office of the Prime Minister and Bureau of Gender Affairs, brought together government representatives, civil society, academia, youth, and digital governance experts in Jamaica to...
JUICI PATTIES TO CELEBRATE GRAND OPENING OF ITS 100th STORE LOCATED IN THE U.S. CITY OF PHILADELPHIA ON AUGUST 29th
EIN Presswire
Juici Patties brings authentic Jamaican patties, local jobs, and a revitalized restaurant space to Cheltenham Avenue PHILADELPHIA, PA, UNITED STATES, August 24, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Juici Patties, Jamaica’s beloved patty brand, is...
100% Jamaican-Made Thriller "Stew Peas" Sells Out Premiere, Earns Six Caribbean Film Award Nominations
EIN Presswire
KINGSTON, JAMAICA, July 2, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Jamaican-made psychological thriller "Stew Peas" premiered to a sold-out audience at Carib 5 Cinemas on Saturday, June 27, before announcing a nationwide theatrical release beginning July...
Three Sandals Jamaica Resorts Set Reopening Dates Following $200 Million Renovation
EIN Presswire
Sandals South Coast, Montego Bay, and the renamed Sandals Caribbean Cay reopen November and December 2026 after a $200 million renovation.
CO2LIFT® welcomes top physicians and surgeons to Jamaica for an exclusive retreat advancing standards of care.
EIN Presswire
Over 40 leaders in aesthetics, surgery, dermatology, regenerative medicine, and women’s health gathered for a week of education and innovation.
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