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Growing a Sustainable Future at The Royal Botanic Gardens, Hope in Kingston
In collaboration with Recycling Partners of Jamaica (RPJ), the Royal Botanic Gardens minimizes its ecological footprint by combating plastic pollution. SANTA MONICA, CA, UNITED STATES, February 11, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Royal Botanic...

Century Aluminum Applauds President Trump’s Decisive Action to Strengthen Section 232 Tariffs
CHICAGO, Feb. 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Century Aluminum Company (NASDAQ:CENX) strongly supports President Donald Trump’s decisive action today to strengthen Section 232 tariffs and fight back against unfair trade practices that have for years...

Mayor Michelle Wu Hosts the 28th Annual Enchanted Trolley Tour
Mayor Michelle Wu and the Mayor's Office of Tourism, Sports and Entertainment today announced that the 28th Annual Enchanted Trolley Tour will take place this Saturday, December 7 and Sunday, December 8. "We are thrilled for this year's annual...

JAMAICA ON MY MIND FINE ART EXHIBITION TAKES CENTER STAGE AT ART OF TRANSFORMATION IN OPA-LOCKA
Authentic Jamaican artistic expression comes alive December 4 – 8, 2024 in Opa-locka OPA-LOCKA, FL, UNITED STATES, December 2, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Ten North Group proudly presents JAMAICA ON MY MIND fine art exhibition featured in Art of...

Island Run Transforms Food Delivery in Jamaica
Island Run Jamaica Transforms On-Demand Delivery with Cutting-Edge Technology MONTEGO BAY, ST. JAMES, JAMAICA, February 4, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Island Run Jamaica, powered by Digitize Jamaica Ltd., is redefining on-demand delivery by...

Caribbean Airlines Supports ECO Canada’s Day 2 Global Tourism Resilience Day Conference February 17-19, 2025 | Jamaica
HANOVER, JAMAICA, February 6, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- ECO Canada is proud to announce that Caribbean Airlines will be a part-sponsor for Day 2 of the highly anticipated 3rd Global Tourism Resilience Day Conference and Expo, taking place from...

JAMAICA PEGASUS NAMED TOP HOTEL FOR MEETINGS AND CONVENTIONS IN JAMAICA
Kingston-based property named Jamaica’s top hotel for Meetings, Incentives, Conferencing, and Exhibitions (M.I.C.E.) for the second time in the past four years. KINGSTON, JAMAICA, November 13, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Jamaica Pegasus was...

Mayor Wu Announces the Third Round of SPACE Grant Awardees, Benefitting 32 Entrepreneurs Across the City
In this final round, $2,875,000 in American Rescue Plan Act funding will support businesses in commercial districts throughout our neighborhoods. Today, Mayor Michelle Wu announced the awardees of the third round of the Supporting Pandemic...

Kingmakers Music Releases Black Love And Partners With Tuff Gong International Distributors
OAKLAND, Calif., Nov. 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kingmakers Music, launched by Kingmakers of Oakland to create movement music to uplift Black culture that is profanity free, life affirming Hip Hop, released on October 18th their highly...

Governor Hochul Announces 215th Session Graduation from the State Police Basic School
Governor Kathy Hochul joined Superintendent Steven G. James in honoring 181 new State Troopers as they graduated today from the 215th session of the Basic School of the New York State Police Academy. The ceremony was held at the Empire State Plaza...

Mayor Wu Announces New Details on Applying for New Liquor Licenses
Mayor Michelle Wu today announced an update on the distribution of the 225 new liquor licenses that Boston plans to award over the next three years to create new small businesses and enhance cultural and economic activity in City neighborhoods....

Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Vivian Balakrishnan's Participation at the G20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting on the Sidelines of the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, 25 September 2024
Minister for Foreign Affairs, Dr Vivian Balakrishnan, attended the 2nd G20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (FMM) on the sidelines of the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, on 25 September 2024, at the invitation of...

Minister Fajon in Toronto: Promotion of gender equality must become a global principle
SLOVENIA, September 20 - On the margins of the Women Foreign Ministers' Meeting hosted by Canada and Jamaica in Toronto, Minister Tanja Fajon took part in a panel discussion on women's participation and role in leadership, governance and...

Mayor Wu and The Community Engagement Cabinet Announce 2024-2025 SPARK Boston Council
Today, Mayor Michelle Wu announced the newly-selected 2024-2025 SPARK Boston Council. The 38-member group will spend the next year working to connect young adults to leaders in local government, City services, and one another. The SPARK Boston...

Jamaican National Extradited for Scheme to Defraud American Citizen
A Jamaican national was extradited to the United States and made his initial appearance today in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, following his role in a long-running scheme to defraud a California woman. Dwayne Anderson, 35, of Hannover, Jamaica, will...

Jamaica Responds to Music Licensing Inc.’s Negotiation Request After Cooling-Off Period Ends, Prompting Further Discussions
Naples, FL, Aug. 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Music Licensing, Inc. (OTC: SONG) and Jake P. Noch Family Office, LLC. are currently engaged in ongoing negotiations with the Government of Jamaica. This follows a delayed response to Music Licensing...

Mayor Wu Announces $3.9 Million in Neighborhood Jobs Trust Funding Awarded to Support Job Training and Education Programs for Boston Residents
Mayor Michelle Wu and the Mayor’s Office of Workforce Development (OWD) today announced the allocation of $3.9 million of Neighborhood Jobs Trust (NJT) funding to 24 community-based organizations in Boston. NJT funding supports local organizations...

Attorney Courtney Smith Opens CH Smith Law Firm with Offices in Tampa and Plantation, Specializing in Accident Cases
CH Smith Law Firm opens offices in Tampa and Plantation, FL, offering legal services for automobile accidents, trucking accidents and slip and fall cases. PLANTATION, FL, UNITED STATES, November 18, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Renowned attorney...

TYSON 2.0 and Carma HoldCo Land in Jamaica, Bringing Mike Tyson’s Knockout Cannabis Line to the Island
LAS VEGAS, Nov. 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Carma HoldCo Inc, the global house of brands transforming industries through the power of cultural icons, announced the Jamaican debut of TYSON 2.0 – legendary boxer, entrepreneur, and cannabis advocate...

KING KASA DROPS NEW SINGLE 'LIVE ROUNDS' PRODUCED BY THE BOUGIE BRAT
Amieré Records Presents A New Dancehall Hit: Bringing Back Vibes People Love KINGSTON, JAMAICA, July 26, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Amieré Records is thrilled to announce the release of "Live Rounds," the latest single from rising Dancehall star...