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ADIFF to stream 10-film virtual series on global Black history
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The African Diaspora International Film Festival will stream African Diaspora: History and Cinema from Aug. 28 to Sept. 6, 2026, as part of its 2026 Summer Virtual Film Series.
Spence-Chapin opens Arizona offices in Phoenix and Tucson
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Spence-Chapin Services to Families and Children is expanding in Arizona with offices in Phoenix and Tucson to broaden access to adoption, counseling and family support services.
Jamaican thriller Stew Peas sells out premiere, lands six award nods
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The Jamaican-made psychological thriller Stew Peas premiered to a sold-out crowd in Kingston and is set for a nationwide release July 22, followed by a U.S. premiere in Maryland on Aug. 23. The film also picked up six nominations at the inaugural…
Jamaica to host exclusive screening of British series Possession
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The British limited series Possession will screen its first two episodes in Kingston on June 20, spotlighting Jamaica’s rising role in international film and television.
S Hotels Jamaica CEO Christopher Issa Named JHTA Hotelier of the Year
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S Hotels Jamaica is celebrating CEO Christopher Issa after the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association named him Hotelier of the Year at its 65th annual meeting in Jamaica.
Eppley Caribbean Property Fund Value Fund posts gains across all key metrics
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Eppley Caribbean Property Fund Limited SCC - Value Fund reported higher nine-month results for the period ended June 30, 2026, including FFO that already tops all of FY2025. The fund also declared another quarterly dividend as occupancy, rent…
CO2LIFT hosts physician retreat in Jamaica to advance care standards
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Lumisque Inc. brought more than 40 physicians, surgeons and aesthetic professionals to Jamaica for a weeklong retreat centered on education, collaboration and clinical innovation.
Diaspora leaders push Caribbean healthcare overhaul at Signal Jamaica
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At Signal Jamaica in Montego Bay on June 17, We WHISTLE Global brought together diaspora and regional leaders to focus on healthcare, economic growth and resilience across the Caribbean.
ALIVE to stream charity PPV with Jamaica's First Lady
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ALIVE Podcast Network will stream its first pay-per-view event on June 21, 2026, to raise money for The Mustard Seed in Kingston, Jamaica, which supports more than 500 children.
CSIFF26 unveils 47-film lineup from 14 countries
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Conch Shell International Film Fest will bring 47 films from 14 countries to New York City Oct. 9-11, 2026, with screenings, panels and awards split between Manhattan and Queens.
Global mental health mission trains 500 in Kitale, Kenya
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Mental health professionals and humanitarian partners from Kenya and the U.S. gathered in Kitale for a multi-day mission centered on training, trauma-informed care, and community outreach.
CMEx names first 2026 Leadership Laureates
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The Caribbean Media Exchange has announced the first seven honorees for its 2026 Leadership Awards, to be celebrated Dec. 6 at Loews Coral Gables Hotel in the Miami area.
Five Chinese insulated pipe makers featured in 2026 market overview
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A 2026 industry review spotlights five insulated pipe manufacturers in China for international buyers looking at thermal insulation suppliers for heating, cooling and industrial projects.
Nichola Hall spotlights back-office leadership in Close Up Radio interview
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Nichola Hall, founder of Hall Consulting Services, was featured on Close Up Radio on July 30 for an interview about school operations, leadership, and systems that support frontline work.
African Diaspora International Film Festival returns to Washington for 19th edition
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The African Diaspora International Film Festival will hold its 19th Washington, D.C. edition Aug. 14-16 at George Washington University, with films from Africa, the Caribbean, Europe and North America focused on human rights, democracy, identity…
ADIFF returns to Washington for 19th film festival
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The African Diaspora International Film Festival is bringing award-winning films from Africa, the Caribbean, Europe and North America to George Washington University in Washington, D.C., from Aug. 14-16. The lineup centers on human rights,…
UCC to celebrate about 1,000 graduands and honor three global leaders
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The University of the Commonwealth Caribbean will hold Commencement 2026 on July 19 at Kingston’s National Arena, recognizing about 1,000 graduands and honoring three distinguished leaders.
Jacqueline Johnson receives CTO Legacy Award as foundation nears 30 years
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The Caribbean Tourism Organization honored Jacqueline Johnson with its Legacy Award as the CTO Foundation nears its 30th anniversary.
Caribbean shippers face higher risk and insurance costs after Venezuela strike
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Caribbean shipping operators are reworking inter-island routes and insurance coverage after a U.S. military operation in Venezuela upended port conditions and regional risk calculations in early January.
Scottsdale advisor wins top Saint Lucia sales honor
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Kerri Logan Shirk of Sunlover Travel was named Saint Lucia’s top-producing travel advisor worldwide for 2025, earning the island’s Prime Minister’s Award for Exceptional Global Sales Performance by Revenue.
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