KINGSTON, Jamaica –The Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) is raising awareness to help Jamaica fight the spread of COVID-19 with ‘Telethon Jamaica, Together We Stand.’ On Sunday, April 12 at 4:00 pm ET (3:00 pm Jamaica time), the virtual fundraising concert will feature remote performances by some of Jamaica’s leading artists and celebrities including Koffee, Shaggy, […]
MIAMI – The Caribbean tourism industry has a proven track record of bouncing back from crisis, often better and stronger, a message which resonated throughout the first in a series of online training programs being conducted by the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) aimed at equipping the industry to cope with its immediate challenges while […]
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Coming together as one nation, Jamaica’s resilient spirit is shining stronger than ever during these unpredictable times as its tourism industry has become a major part of the destination’s relief efforts. The Jamaican government in partnership with the Ministry of Tourism is staging ‘Telethon Jamaica: Together We Stand,’ a virtual […]
Washington, DC – A donor appeal from the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) is seeking $94.8 million to fund priority public health measures to help countries in Latin American and the Caribbean face the 2019 coronavirus disease pandemic (COVID-19). The funds will be used to carry out PAHO’s COVID-19 Response Strategy, which in alignment with the […]
Kingston, Jamaica – The Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica today announced that, in light of the current COVID-19 pandemic presently affecting Jamaica, it is launching and spearheading a private, public and social sector partnership geared towards mobilizing and distributing resources towards the protection and welfare of the citizens of Jamaica. The Fund, dubbed the PSOJ COVID-19 Jamaica Response Fund, organized […]
SANTO DOMINGO – Following a request from the Government of the Dominican Republic, the World Bank released US$150 million to support the country’s efforts to implement emergency measures to contain the spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus) and manage the impact of the pandemic. On March 19, 2020, the Dominican Republic declared a State of Emergency that will be in place for […]
PAHO Director calls for urgent action to ensure hospital space, beds, health professionals and medical equipment to cope with the coming influx of coronavirus disease 2019 Washington, DC – With many countries of the Americas now reporting community transmission of COVID-19, there is still a short window of time for governments to slow the spread of […]
Hon. Audrey Marks, Jamaica’s Ambassador to the USA Makes Appeal to Assist Seasonal Jamaican Workers in the U.S. – Digital Town Hall set for March 31st 7pm-8pm EST WASHINGTON, DC – From the Desk of Audrey Marks, Jamaica’s Ambassador to the USA: Good morning friends. Thank you all for your support of my appeal. […]
Basseterre, St Kitts -The St Kitts-Nevis Labour Party (SKNLP) candidate for St Christopher 8, Dr Terrance Drew, who co-holds the portfolio of health in the Shadow Cabinet, was at the Robert L Bradshaw International Airport Saturday (March 28th) to welcome a medical team from the Republic of Cuba. The 30-person team is on a mission […]
By Derrick Scott WASHINGTON, DC – As the Jamaican government continues to take steps to combat the spread of the COVID-19 virus on the island, the shortage of Personal Protective Equipment is expected to be eased with the donation of a large shipment of sterile gloves, Surgical Gowns and Nebulizers, courtesy of the New York […]
For the Love of Music-Youth Arts Month Spotlight: Claudens Louis
Miami Music Project, Claudens Louis Teaches His Students Important Life Lessons MIAMI – Claudens Louis is Haitian-American and was born and raised in Little Haiti. Inspired by his father who introduced him to various styles of music from a very young age. He is committed to share the knowledge that he acquired with others works […]
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