Caribbean Biodiversity Fund opens second call for circular economy projects to combat regional marine pollution

Reading Time: 3 minutesThe Caribbean Biodiversity Fund (CBF) has launched its second call for proposals, through its Advancing Circular Economy (ACE) Facility, inviting innovative projects that reduce marine pollution, improve waste management, and accelerate…

CCIAJ co-chair: Equitable access key to creative sector driving national development

Reading Time: 3 minutesKaiel Eytle, Co-Chair of the Cultural and Creative Industry Alliance of Jamaica (CCIAJ), expressed that the creative sector can foster national development if creative talent across the island has equitable access

“Today, we introduce the 2025 Jamaica Creative and Cultural Industries Alliance survey report. The report provides a clearer sketch yet of Jamaica’s creative economy, underpinned by data provided directly by our own creative community to us as trusted intermediaries in the ecosystem,” he said.

You have 48 hours to make this right: Kintyre contemplates legal action against the Gleaner for erroneous reporting on VM case

Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Board of Kintyre Holdings has taken issue with a report by Neville Graham in the Gleaner that VM Investments obtained a judgement against iCreate. In a letter sent to…

UWI student found dead on dorm in suspected suicide

Reading Time: < 1 minuteA University of the West Indies (UWI) student was reportedly found dead by her roommate on Thursday in what is suspected to be a case of suicide.

She has not yet been identified, but was a resident of the George Alleyne Hall and a member of the Faculty of Social Sciences.

Kaiel Eytle calls for national collaboration, strategic investment, and purpose-built creative infrastructure

Reading Time: 3 minutesKaiel Eytle, Co-Chair of the Cultural and Creative Industry Alliance of Jamaica (CCIAJ), has outlined that while the 2025 Cultural and Creative Industries Survey report has provided a clearer sketch of Jamaica’s creative economy, there is more that needs to be done.

Eytle has called to action to formalise a national collaborative framework, make strategic investments in the cultural and creative industries, and develop a multi-purpose art sector where creatives can grow and thrive.

Police woman found unreponsive in her home confirmed dead

Reading Time: < 1 minuteA police corporal who was found unresponsive on Wednesday morning at her home in Brooks Close, Granville, St James, has been confirmed dead.

She is 59-year-old Bibzie Foster.