Jamaicas culture is its advantage in tourism, says Tortuga Resorts boss
WESTERN BUREAU: Leo Schlesinger, chief executive officer of Mexico City-based Tortuga Resorts, says Jamaica has a unique culture that no other country in the world can replicate, which could be its most powerful asset as a tourism destination while also b
Night garbage collections offer relief but added challenges
Night-time garbage collection is being used in some sections of the island to beat the punishing heat, but workers say the approach comes with its own risks, including poor visibility, parked vehicles, and the danger of injury from improperly discarded it
CPL momentum expected to jumpstart Sabina cricket
Stakeholders are projecting that the economic and cultural momentum generated by the return of the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) will help drive higher attendance and commercial success for next years international matches at Sabina Park. After a subd
Beloved music star, actress Dolly Parton dies at 80
Dolly Parton, the country music icon whose soaring vibrato vocals, poignant songwriting and sparkling costumes defined her rise from a log cabin in the Tennessee mountains to the height of stardom and acclaim, has died. She was 80 years old. Parton died p
Peta-Gay Ferguson | What has happened to the national squatter management policy?
Following the recent demolition of 20 houses in Coopers Pen, Trelawny, Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness announced on August 17 that the Government will develop a programme to address irregularly settled communities. According to the Jamaica Information S
Why no voter transfers for St Mary constituents?
An open letter to Mayor Wilson THE EDITOR, Madam: I moved to St Mary Country Club, Prospect, St Mary, in 2015. Since relocating, I have been unable to vote at my local polling station, Iona High School. Before the first election after my move, I visi
Finding strength, balance at Powerade's Power in Pilates
Powerade staged its Wellness Meets Performance Pilates showcase at the GWM Jamaica showroom last Saturday, creating a dynamic space where wellness and performance came together. For first-time attendee Sky Cammock, the event was more than just a workout,
Your period is talking – knowing what's normal, what's not and when to get help
The monthly period is something women learn to manage rather than think too much about. Many of us mark the dates on the calendar, keep an emergency pad in our handbag and carry on with our lives. But what happens when your period suddenly changes? Maybe
Canada retaliates with tariffs on $20b in US goods
CHICAGO (AP): Canada struck back at the United States on yesterday with retaliatory tariffs on about US$20 billion worth of American goods, including steel, dairy products, appliances and farm equipment, as the trade war between the once-friendly neighbou