Two Sisters, Saint Andrew, Jamaica   Overview Two Sisters is a locality in Saint Andrew, Jamaica, located near Coffee Walk and Craig Hill.   Type: LocalityCategory: Human...

Coffee Walk, Saint Andrew, Jamaica   Overview Coffee Walk is a locality in Saint Andrew, Jamaica, located near Gordon Town and Two Sisters.   Type: LocalityCategory: Human...

KINGSTON, Jamaica — The videographer who was dragged while on stage by recording artiste Elephant Man in a now viral incident is considering legal action after suffering “considerable embarrassment” and damage to his equipment, his attorneys have indicated. A letter issued on Tuesday by law firm Knight, Junor & Samuels, on behalf of Dario Shields, described the incident which occurred at Dream Weekend’s YUSH event as wholly unacceptable. It claimed that Shields, who Dream Entertainment...

ST CATHERINE, Jamaica —Portmore welcomed a new addition to its culinary and entertainment scene last Wednesday with the official opening of D'Ferrano Restaurant & Lounge, marked by an exclusive launch event attended by corporate partners, content creators, residents, and key stakeholders in Jamaica's food and beverage industry. Located at Big Buy Plaza in the heart of Portmore, the new establishment aims to offer more than just dining, positioning itself as...

KINGSTON, Jamaica — Amber Group has announced the appointment of Shantole Thompson as chief communications and media officer, effective August 3, 2026. In a release on Tuesday, the group shared that Thompson will lead its communications strategy, public relations and media engagement across Jamaica and its international markets, with a focus on raising the visibility of Amber's innovation, people, partnerships, global operations, and philanthropic work. Founder and Chief Executive Officer Dushyant Savadia...

KINGSTON, Jamaica — In an effort to help hurricane-affected farming families at the Denbigh Agricultural, Industrial and Food Show 2026, Isratech invited a group of farmers and agro-processors who were rebuilding their businesses to participate in the Farmers Market completely free of charge. While thousands of patrons visited the Isratech Pavilion to explore innovative solutions for home gardening, water, energy and agriculture, the farmers’ market section quietly became the heart...

  KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Jamaica Civil Service Association (JCSA) in a statement on Tuesday clarified that recent statements made by its former president, O’Neil Grant, are not official statements on behalf of the organisation. Citing media reports attributing statements on behalf of the association regarding the recovery of salary overpayments arising from a public sector compensation restructuring exercise and 2025 – 2028 wage negotiations, the JCSA said, “While Mr Grant...

ST JAMES, Jamaica — Jamaica's Minister of Sport Olivia Grange and former 100m world champion Yohan Blake have been named patron and ambassador, respectively, for the 2026 Special Olympics Caribbean Beach Games. Special Olympics Caribbean Executive Director Lorna Bell made the announcement during the media launch at S Hotel Montego Bay on Tuesday. The Special Olympics Caribbean Beach Games is to be staged at Harmony Beach Park in Montego Bay from November...

HAVANA, Cuba (AFP) — Cuba's state electricity operator said Tuesday that the power grid across the country had been reconnected after a 36-hour nationwide blackout. Authorities had struggled to get generation facilities and connectors back online, prompting frustration among Cubans who have suffered six islandwide blackouts this year on top of constant localised power cuts. "This is the new normal: the system goes down, they reconnect it, and it goes...

KINGSTON, Jamaica — Residents of Mona Heights and members of the public are being invited to the community's annual Independence Day flag-raising ceremony on Thursday, August 6, with this year's observance centred on the theme of resilience and authentic Jamaican energy. In a release on Tuesday, organisers said the annual event, which has been staged for more than three decades, will be held under the sub-theme, "Authentic Jamaican Energy", in...

KINGSTON, Jamaica — Scotiabank customers can now initiate international wire transfers through Scotia OnLine and the Scotia Mobile Banking app, removing the need to visit a branch. The bank said its new digital money transfer service allows individual customers to send funds overseas directly from their local deposit accounts. Customers may also make same-currency transfers from accounts denominated in United States (US) and Canadian dollars, euros and British pounds. Transfers...

KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) is reminding patrons attending the 2026 Independence Day Grand Gala at the National Stadium on Thursday, August 6, that weapons and other dangerous items will not be permitted inside the venue. In a release on Tuesday, the JCF said firearms, explosives, knives, igloos, scissors and any other item that could be used to cause serious harm or injury are strictly prohibited. The...