JTB launches new digital promotional campaign on community tourism

Reading Time: 2 minutesDurrant Pate/Contributor The Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) has launched a digital promotional campaign, titled “There’s Always More to Jamaica,” inviting international audiences to experience the island beyond its iconic beaches…

JTB issues statement in wake of Canada’s travel advice update

Reading Time: 2 minutesDurrant Pate/ Contributor The Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) has issued a statement clarifying the recent changes in Canada’s travel advice for Jamaica. Last week Our Today reported that the Canadian government updated…

US Secretary of State congratulates Prime Minister Holness on his re-election

Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio has congratulated Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness on his re-election during a telephone conversation yesterday. In the conversation, Secretary Rubio reaffirmed his country’s commitment…

US democratic senators say Trump on a ‘path to dictatorship’

Reading Time: 2 minutesThe top US democratic senator warned Sunday that President Donald Trump’s call for the Justice Department to take action against his enemies puts America on a path to dictatorship.

Turning the agency “into an instrument that goes after his enemies, whether they’re guilty or not… is the path to a dictatorship,” Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said on CNN. “That’s what dictatorships do.”

Prick charged after machete attack following dispute

Reading Time: < 1 minute52-year-old farmer Cleveland Hird, also known as ‘Prick’ has been charged for chopping a man in a machete attack in his community.

Hird who is of Gibraltar Heights, Annotto Bay, St Mary, was charged on Saturday with wounding with intent.

Caribbean Cement expands market reach with Curaçao export

Reading Time: 2 minutesCaribbean Cement Company Limited today exported 3,000 metric tonnes of cement to the Dutch island of Curaçao. This strategic move follows the successful commissioning of its J$6.7 billion Debottleneck Project…