Toronto FC acquires veteran Jamaican international defender Kemar Lawrence

Toronto FC acquires veteran Jamaican international defender Kemar Lawrence

Toronto FC added some experience to its backline on Friday, acquiring Jamaican international defender Kemar Lawrence from Belgium’s Anderlecht. The 28-year-old played under Toronto FC GM Ali Curtis, coach Chris Armas and assistant coach Ewan Sharp during their time with the New York Red Bulls. Lawrence, who signed with Toronto through 2024, can play both […]

Jamaica Tourist Board establishes ‘Edith Baxter Memorial Award’

Jamaica Tourist Board establishes ‘Edith Baxter Memorial Award’

TRAVEL Jamaica Tourist Board establishes ‘Edith Baxter Memorial Award’ The Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB)  has announced the launch of a commemorative award programme established in memory of Edith Baxter, a long-time Canadian publishing icon who died last year. Founded in partnership with the Baxter family, the Edith Baxter Memorial Award will recognize an outstanding community […]

Jamaican government developing plan to boost tourism sector post-COVID-19

Jamaican government developing plan to boost tourism sector post-COVID-19

TRAVEL Jamaican government developing plan to boost tourism sector post-COVID-19 The Jamaica government says it is seeking to develop a contingency plan designed to ensure the recovery of the vital tourism industry as a result of the economic fallout occasioned by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett, said that this is in recognition […]

RECORDING LABEL TASJAY PRODUCTIONS PROVIDES ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP

RECORDING LABEL TASJAY PRODUCTIONS PROVIDES ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP

In a release from Kingston Jamaica Fast rising Jamaican international record label, Tasjay Productions, has fulfilled a major goal for the label when they provided an additional scholarship incentive to a young talented student of G C Foster College in St Catherine Jamaica last month. The Manchester born student, Delon Scott is pursuing a degree in […]

Canada donates $100,000 to Jamaica’s COVID-19 response

Canada donates $100,000 to Jamaica’s COVID-19 response

KINGSTON, Jamaica— The Government of Canada, through the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives, on Tuesday donated $11.3 million (C$100,000) to the Ministry of Health and Wellness, in support of the Government’s COVID-19 response.  According to a statement from the ministry, Canada’s contribution will support the expansion of the COVID-19 wards by enabling the procurement of […]

Chris Gayle Trending musically in India

Chris Gayle Trending musically in India

For immediate release April 19, 2021 Kingston Jamaica For World Renowned  Batsman Chris Gayle popularity in India isn’t new generally, however the fresh faced recording artiste has additional reasons to celebrate as his collaboration with Indian Rap artiste Emiway Bantai is number one in India for more than a week. The single Jamaica To India already hit 15Million […]

Jamaica’s tourism minister warns proof of vaccination for travel could be discriminatory

Jamaica’s tourism minister warns proof of vaccination for travel could be discriminatory

Jamaica’s tourism minister Edmund Bartlett has cautioned global leaders that any requirement for proof of vaccination for travel, which does not take into account the unequal access and distribution of COVID-19 vaccines globally, could be considered discriminatory. The minister made his comments in his capacity as chair of the Organization of American States (OAS), Inter-American […]

Bolt announces run for Tokyo 2020 in superspikes

Bolt announces run for Tokyo 2020 in superspikes

Retired Jamaican sprinter Usain  St. Leo Bolt says he intends to “compete and defend”  his   Olympic 100m and 200m titles this summer at the Tokyo Games In a news release, Bolt made the surprise announcement that he is coming out of retirement for one last showdown. An eight-time Olympic gold medallist, Bolt is the only […]

 Jamaica seeks to rekindle the romance with new honeymoon sweepstakes

 Jamaica seeks to rekindle the romance with new honeymoon sweepstakes

TRAVEL  Jamaica seeks to rekindle the romance with new honeymoon sweepstakes Over the last year, many couples around the world had to cancel or postpone their wedding or honeymoon plans. Now in the spirit of romance, the Jamaica Tourist Board hs launched t “No Wedding, No Cry” Jamaica Honeymoon Sweepstakes. Couples who show proof of […]