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Five Chinese insulated pipe makers featured in 2026 market overview
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A 2026 industry review spotlights five insulated pipe manufacturers in China for international buyers looking at thermal insulation suppliers for heating, cooling and industrial projects.
Rum market seen reaching $49.72 billion by 2035 as premiumization accelerates
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The global rum market is projected to grow from $35.28 billion in 2025 to $49.72 billion by 2035, driven by premium aged expressions, cocktail culture and flavored innovation.
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…
Global mental health mission trains 500 in Kitale, Kenya
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Mental health professionals and humanitarian partners from Kenya and the U.S. gathered in Kitale for a multi-day mission centered on training, trauma-informed care, and community outreach.
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.
Three Sandals Jamaica resorts set 2026 reopening dates after $200 million renovation
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Sandals South Coast, Sandals Montego Bay and the renamed Sandals Caribbean Cay will reopen in November and December 2026 after a combined $200 million renovation.
Nicole McCain pushes small businesses to build AI systems before buying tools
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AI strategist Nicole McCain is urging small business owners to treat artificial intelligence as a business design problem, not a software purchase, in a recent Close Up Radio feature.
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.
NUGL and Cannibble begin Jamaica product market evaluation
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NUGL said June 9 it has started a Jamaica market evaluation with Cannibble Food-Tech to test selected functional beverage samples through Kaya Pizza and Square Grouper Bars. The pilot is meant to gauge consumer acceptance, market demand and…
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.
CMEx names first 2026 Leadership Laureates
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The Caribbean Media Exchange has announced the first seven honorees for its 2026 Leadership Awards, to be celebrated Dec. 6 at Loews Coral Gables Hotel in the Miami area.
Anguilla tourism chief pushes regional teamwork and youth careers
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Anguilla’s tourism director is calling on Caribbean destinations to collaborate more and urging young people to build hospitality careers that lead to management and leadership.
Nichola Hall spotlights back-office leadership in Close Up Radio interview
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Nichola Hall, founder of Hall Consulting Services, was featured on Close Up Radio on July 30 for an interview about school operations, leadership, and systems that support frontline work.
MVAAFF sets final days with Keke Palmer, Ruth E. Carter and Questlove
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The Martha’s Vineyard African American Film Festival is closing its 24th year with panels, screenings, brand activations and its Bon Voyage Party in Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts.
TTW ranks Mexico No. 1 in 2026 Americas and Caribbean beach list
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Travel And Tour World has released its Top 30 Beach Travel Destinations in the Americas and Caribbean for 2026, putting Mexico first and the United States second.
S Hotel Montego Bay earns AAA Four Diamond award
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S Hotel Montego Bay in Montego Bay, Jamaica, has received the AAA Four Diamond Award after anonymous on-site inspections.
Vector Global Logistics Lands on Inaugural PurposeBuilt100 List
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Vector Global Logistics, a Certified B Corp based in Atlanta, was named to the first PurposeBuilt100 list recognizing America’s fastest-growing mission-driven companies.
Etech Global Services, ETS Labs win two CCW Excellence Awards
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Etech Global Services and its AI division ETS Labs won BPO of the Year and Self-Service Innovation at the CCW Excellence Awards gala on June 23 in Las Vegas.
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