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IMR brings care and recovery aid to hurricane-hit Jamaica
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International Medical Relief joined reggae artists Judy Mowatt and Sean Paul’s foundation for a two-day health and recovery fair in Bluefields, Jamaica, reaching 928 patients after hurricane damage hit Westmoreland communities.
Tinsel profiles Moxie chief Kenneth W. Welch Jr. as live-first artist model grows
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Tinsel Magazine has published a profile of Kenneth W. Welch Jr. and the production system Moxie Media Marketing built around live-streaming artist Jolene Burns.
Jolene Burns wins UK Music on Stage title again, finishes fifth worldwide
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Tinsel Magazine says Belfast singer-songwriter Jolene Burns repeated as the UK winner at TikTok LIVE’s Music on Stage and placed fifth in the world at the Sept. 18 Global Final.
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.
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.
Lydian Memorial names Alyk Smith human resources director
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Lydian Memorial has appointed Alyk Smith as Human Resource Director as the Jamaica-based memorial and custom-production company expands its workforce and operations.
Lydian Memorial names Tafari D’Aguilar operations director
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Lydian Memorial has appointed Tafari D’Aguilar as director of operations as the Jamaica-based memorial company expands its production, customer service and digital systems.
SierrAfrica Diaspora Connect launches global webinar series on Sierra Leone and diaspora ties
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SierrAfrica Diaspora Connect has announced a five-part webinar series starting Sept. 24 to explore Sierra Leone’s history, culture, development and investment prospects.
Lydian Memorial names Jalyka Smith as marketing director
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Lydian Memorial has appointed Jalyka Smith as director of marketing as the Jamaica-based memorial company prepares to expand its products and services nationwide.
Grace Asphall reflects on a career built on advocacy and service
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Grace Asphall, featured by Influential Women, is reflecting on more than 30 years with the Fulbright Program, union leadership, and a life centered on integrity and mentorship.
ZZAMBO’s Diamond Gal finds new life with Vybz Kartel feature
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More than a year after its April 2025 release, ZZAMBO’s “Diamond Gal” is drawing renewed attention as listeners revisit the Dancehall collaboration and its message about love, women’s worth and respect.
Club Travalia expands member travel perks across resorts, cruises and Europe
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Club Travalia says it is broadening its travel membership with more resort, cruise and exchange options for members seeking flexible vacations in 2026. The Miami-based club says the goal is to help travelers mix beach trips, family getaways and…
Juici Patties to open 100th U.S. restaurant in Philadelphia
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Juici Patties will celebrate the grand opening of its 100th U.S. location on Aug. 29 in Philadelphia, adding a new Jamaican-patties restaurant and local jobs to Cheltenham Avenue.
Books Build Bridges, San Fernando launch literacy drive with 10,000 books
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Books Build Bridges and the City of San Fernando launched a child-friendly literacy initiative on International Literacy Day in Trinidad and Tobago, starting with 10,000 donated children’s books for local schools and communities.
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.
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…
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