WESTERN BUREAU: Jamaica has lost one of its most iconic figures in the entertainment and hospitality industry. Robert ‘Ducksie’ Russell, one of the founding fathers of the internationally acclaimed Reggae Sumfest festival and owner of the popular...
WESTERN BUREAU: Jamaica’s Tryall Club in Hanover has unveiled its newest gem – Ooshan, a stunning beachfront restaurant that redefines elegance and Jamaican hospitality. This much-anticipated addition marks a significant milestone for the exclusive...
WESTERN BUREAU: The economic partnership between Jamaica and the Dominican Republic has reached unprecedented levels, with bilateral trade totalling US$134 million, Dominican Ambassador Angie Martinez said during a Diamond Gala reception last...
WESTERN BUREAU: The Jamaica Public Service (JPS) says it plans to invest J$17 billion in infrastructure upgrades in 2025 as part of its efforts to improve the country’s power grid. According to the light and power company, the investment will focus...
WESTERN BUREAU: Brian Jardim, whose journey across multiple industries has not only built an enviable career but also touched countless lives, is the Montego Bay Chamber of Commerce and Industry Business Leader Wall of Fame inductee for 2024....
WESTERN BUREAU: While luxury-branded residences flourish across Caribbean destinations such as St Lucia, The Bahamas and St Kitts and Nevis, Jamaica is only now entering this prestigious real estate segment. These developments, which pair elite...
WESTERN BUREAU: In a passionate address to the Senate on Friday, Senator Janice Allen, opposition spokesperson on tourism, painted a stark picture of Jamaica’s tourism sector, calling for decisive action to reverse what she described as neglect,...
WESTERN BUREAU: Jamaica’s Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett has etched his name in history as the first tourism minister to receive the prestigious Laureate-Gusi Peace Prize International, which was presented to him last Wednesday in Manila, in The...
WESTERN BUREAU: Michael Manley, the former Jamaican prime minister who championed social justice, education, and equality, would have celebrated his 100th birthday on December 10, 2024. As part of his centenary celebrations, Mia Mottley, the...
WESTERN BUREAU: Low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines’ Chapter 11 bankruptcy is unlikely to significantly impact visitor arrivals to Jamaica, according to a number of the island’s tourism experts. Spirit Airlines, the biggest US budget airline, filed...
WESTERN BUREAU: At the recent Jamaica Rum Festival, an event renowned for showcasing the finest local spirits and culinary creativity, one vendor stood out with a burst of vibrant flavours and a tribute to national pride. Kadeen Harvey, the...
WESTERN BUREAU: In the heart of St James lies Flankers, a community often overshadowed by its reputation for crime and violence. Yet, from these very streets many talented entertainers have emerged. Artistes such as Nigy Boy, Tommy Lee Sparta,...
WESTERN BUREAU: In the early hours of the morning, the Catherine Hall Entertainment Complex in Montego Bay was buzzing with anticipation. Reggae Sumfest 2024 had already seen a slew of incredible performances, but there was a palpable sense of...
WESTERN BUREAU: The Appleton Estate Rum Festival was an electrifying display of talent and energy, despite the wet and muddy conditions left by the rain. Amanyea Stine’s versatility in dance and music, along with the Grammy-nominated recording...
WESTERN BUREAU: When the Jamaica Rum Festival producers envisioned something fresh, ground-breaking, and distinctly Jamaican, they turned to Moses ‘Beenie Man’ Davis and the Jamaica Reggae Industry Association (JARIA) renowned orchestra. The...
WESTERN BUREAU: Jamaican Hope Markes has made history by being elected the 2024-2025 Kiwanis International vice president-elect, a first for any woman of colour worldwide. Markes competed against two men from the US states of Louisiana and North...
WESTERN BUREAU: Jamaica’s first gastronomy academy will open at the Montego Bay Convention Centre for the upcoming winter tourism season, which kicks off on December 15. Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett made the announcement while applauding the...
WESTERN BUREAU: Tourism activities on Jamaica’s longest river, Black River, in St Elizabeth, have not ceased owing to the passage of Hurricane Beryl, says Joseph Swaby, managing director of the Black River Safari Tour. There was obvious...
WESTERN BUREAU: Eight chefs, a fusion of local and international cuisine, and an unforgettable gastronomical experience. This was the Chaine Des Rotisseurs, dubbed ‘Live Well and Be Without Worries’, that was held at the historic and beautiful...
WESTERN BUREAU: Promising an unparalleled production unlike any festival ever staged in Jamaica, DownSound Entertainment’s Joe Bogdanovich has announced that all systems are a go for Reggae Sumfest 2024. The festival is set to officially kick off...
WESTERN BUREAU: Former House Speaker Violet Neilson was eulogised as a woman whose dedication knew no bounds, one who had an unwavering insistence on discipline and education, during her thanksgiving service on Monday. Neilson, Jamaica’s first...
Western Bureau: Jamaica’s hospitality sector has recently been gifted with two additional ambassadors following the crowning of Mister and Miss Tourism Jamaica 2024 Darren Bennett and Jolon Dewar. Both were crowned during the grand finale of the...
WESTERN BUREAU: A wave of frustration swept through Sangster International Airport last evening as passengers, whose flights had been cancelled due to Hurricane Beryl, were informed that they wouldn’t be able to fly out until as late as next...
WESTERN BUREAU: Hurricane Beryl swept through Montego Bay on Wednesday, bringing powerful winds that toppled trees and blocked roads across the city. The Howard Cooke Highway was reduced to a single lane, with motorists navigating through a maze of...
WESTERN BUREAU: A year after launching his signature leather bag collection, Jamaican designer Mark Anthony has unveiled The Leather by Mark Anthony, with the aim of setting a new standard in genuine leather belts. Known for his impeccable taste...
