Jamaica had record Tourist arrivals for first half of 2008
July 31, 2008
Tourism Minister Ed Bartletthas stated in a recent press conference that the first half of 2008 has been the best year for tourism in Jamaica ever despite a downturn in other Caribbean and regional destinations. For the first Read more
Denbigh Agri-Industrial Show 2008
July 30, 2008
The 2008 staging of the annual Denbigh Agricultural and Industrial Show will be held August 1-3 during the Emancipation Day weekend, under the theme, ‘Grow What We Eat, Eat What We Grow’. Over 30 million dollars has been Read more
Jamaica wins Caribbean Islands Swimming Championships
July 24, 2008
The Caribbean Island Swimming Championships is a two year aquatic sports competition organized by the Central American and Caribbean Swimming Federation. The 2008 staging of the event took place from July 17-23 at the National Read more
Professor Barbara Bailey recipient of CARICOM Triennial Award for Women
July 22, 2008
Jamaica born Professor Barbara Bailey has been selected as the recipient of the ninth CARICOM Triennial Award for Women, 2008.This award is the latest in the many highlights of the sparkling career 30+ year long career as a Read more
Jamaica Pushcart Derby Returns
July 21, 2008
After a 30 year absence the popular Jamaica Pushcart Derby will return this year at the St Ann Jamaica Bauxite Partners company grounds on August 17th 2008. The Jamaica Push Cart Derby 2008 is being supported in full Read more
Jamaica Shines at World Juniors
July 13, 2008
The 12th IAAF World Junior Championships held in Bydgoszcz, Poland from July 8th to 13th 2008 was a successful one for Jamaica’s young athletes. Jamaica walked away with 6 medals; 1 gold, 4 silver and 1 bronze. Read more
National Visual Arts Competition and Exhibition 2008
July 8, 2008
The Jamaica Cultural Development Commission will be hosting the opening reception of the National Visual Arts and Exhibition at the National Gallery of Jamaica on Sunday July 13, 2008 at 3pm. All are Invited. Read more
Tools for Finding a Good Hotel
July 6, 2008
Traveling Overseas on business or vacation can be very difficult. Whether you travel to Jamaica or anywhere else in the world it is important do thorough research on the place you will be visiting, the airline you will taking there Read more
Jamaica Festival Song Competition 2008
July 4, 2008
The JCDC annual popular song contest has returned to it’s roots this year and has been rightfully renamed the Jamaica Festival Song Competition again after a 10 year hiatus. The 10 finalists have been chosen and their songs have been Read more
Jamaica’s Beijing Olympic Team
July 1, 2008
Jamaica’s Nation Olympic Trials were concluded over the weekend with it’s purpose being to choose the best track and field contingent to represent Jamaica at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing China. The three day event held Read more
