The Toronto-based Solamon Energy Corporation says it plans to build the largest solar power plant in the Caribbean. The solar company said that the programme, to be built in Jamaica, will cost in the region of CAN$450 million or US$444.2 million. When completed, the farm will “enhance and improve the nation’s energy infrastructure, as well as serve as a beacon to attract additional investment in the ICT (Information Communications Technology) and greentech sectors.” Solamon’s ...

Newly appointed State Minister for Mining, Energy and Information Communication Technology (ICT), Hon. Julian Robinson, says he will be aggressively targeting and pursuing prospects for ICT investments in the country. In an interview with JIS News, Mr. Robinson, who has been assigned responsibility for ICT in the Ministry, headed by Hon. Phillip Paulwell, said Jamaica is viewed “favourably” as an ideal location for business process outsourcing (BPO) by several overseas-based ...

The Minister of Youth and Culture the Hon. Lisa Hanna, has said she intends to ensure that Jamaica increased its foreign exchange earnings from its cultural content with the proper management and marketing of its products and content. Minister Hanna’s comments came today as she received a courtesy call from officials of the Creative Production and Training Centre (CPTC). “I firmly believe that substantially increasing our foreign exchange earnings is a sure path to economic ...

Virgin Media UK has kicked off a brand new media campaign and the man at the forfront of the blitz is non other than Richard Branson… no wait a minute Usain Bolt? It is Usain Bolt! It’s hilarious in a quirky kind of way and were’re loving it. I just hope the virgin Media customers (and potential customers) in the United Kingdom love it too! But, what’s there not to love, their broadband speed will be doubled starting next month! Full commecial embedded ...

Bella Luna Yoga is on a mission to celebrate a global, ever-expanding yoga consciousness. First stop, the tropical climate of the Caribbean! The inaugural Caribbean Yoga Conference will be held February 2-5, 2012 at the Rose Hall Resort and Spa in Montego Bay, Jamaica. Bella Luna Yoga is the brainchild of Kimberly Moon, an educator, yoga instructor, and entrepreneur. Born from her passion for yoga and travel, Kimberly founded Bella Luna Yoga, an innovative business that provide ...

World renowned Devon House Ice Cream made National Geographic’s list of Top 10 Places to Eat Ice cream worldwide and now it’s Ackee and Saltfish’s turn to get in on the top 10 list action as it comes in at number two on the top 10 list of National Dishes worldwide. Despite ackee’s unhappy origins as slave food, Jamaicans have reclaimed it as part of their national dish. A nutritious fruit with a buttery-nutty flavor, ackee resembles scrambled egg when ...

The First International Reggae Poster Contest 2012 is open for entries for our 2012 edition, The Reggae Poster Contest 2012 from December 26 2011 until March 30 2012. The best posters will be selected by a jury of design profession and will be published in a catalogue/book and exhibited. THEME: Toward a Reggae Hall of Fame: Celebrating great Jamaican Music. OBJECTIVE: The objective of the First International Reggae Poster Contest 2012 is to continue to build awareness for Reggae ...

Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller has announced Cabinet and Ministerial assignments, following today’s swearing-in ceremony at King’s House. The Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller – Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, Development, Information and Sports. Ministers Dr. Peter Phillips – Finance, Planning & the Public Service Sen. Arnold Nicholson, Q.C – Foreign Affairs & Foreign Trade Mr. Peter Bunting – National Security Rev. Ronald Thwaites ...