Peace Corps Happy to Serve Jamaica

Since 1962 about 35000 America’s Peace Corps have volunteered their time to Jamaica and it’s people. At the 48th anniversary rally of the US Peace Corps, held at Freedom Plaza, in downtown Washington, D.C. their president Read more

Usain Bolt is Laureus Sportsman of 2009

Usain Bolt added another prestigious award to his collection earlier today when he was awarded the Laureus World Sportsman of the year award for his record setting performance at the Olympic Games in Beijing China last year. Read more

Canadian Prime Minister’s Jamaica Visit

Prime Minister of Canada, Stephen Harper, is expected to arrive in the island today direct from his visit to Trinidad and Tobago to attend the Summit of the Americas. He will arrive in Jamaica accompanied by Prime Minister Bruce Golding Read more

NHT Contributions Refund Info 2009

The National Housing Trust (NHT) is inviting persons who have contributed to the Trust in 2001 to apply for refunds for that year. The process is slightly different this year however as applications will only be taken online, this is an effort to make Read more

Reggae Boyz Win Digicel Caribbean Championship

The Reggae Boyz triumphed over a spirited Grenada team to win Digicel Caribbean Championship at the National Stadium last night. Jamaica receives the DCC Trophy and US$120,000 while rivals Grenada receive the 2nd place prize of Read more

Jamaica Jazz and Blues Festival 2009

Plans for the 2009 staging of the Jamaica Jazz and Blues festival is already in the final stages. The Festival, which over the years have gained the reputation of being the premier event on the Caribbean’s entertainment Read more

Eat Jamaica Day 2008

The Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS) continues it’s campaign to promote Jamaican foods by observing November 25, 2008 as ‘Eat Jamaica Day’. First observed in 2003, ‘Eat Jamaica Day’ was declared an official day following a Read more

Usain Bolt is Male World Athlete of the Year 2008

Jamaican sprinting sensation Usain Bolt walked away with the IAAF World Athlete of the Year award today during the celebrations of the 2008 IAAF World Athletics Gala in Monaco. Bolt set blistering world records in the 100 metres, lowering Read more

Jamaica ready to roll out E10 Gasoline

E10 or 10 per cent ethanol in 90 per cent 87 octane, will be introduced on a phased basis starting November 1, with service stations in Kingston, and other eastern parishes, as well as parishes in central Jamaica. The roll out Read more

Reggae Marathon/Half Marathon and 10k Race 2008

The eighth staging of the highly anticipated Reggae Marathon/Half Marathon and 10k Race is set to take off in it’s home town of Negril on December 6th. Participants in the marathon are expected to come from all over the island as well Read more

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