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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…
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.
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.
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.
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.
UCC to celebrate about 1,000 graduands and honor three global leaders
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The University of the Commonwealth Caribbean will hold Commencement 2026 on July 19 at Kingston’s National Arena, recognizing about 1,000 graduands and honoring three distinguished leaders.
Reliant Destinations launches 24/7 Sandals and Beaches AI assistant
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Reliant Destinations has made its LUMI AI resort-planning tool generally available after a limited beta, giving travelers around-the-clock help with Sandals and Beaches research, quotes and comparisons.
Juici Patties opens first Georgia restaurant in Atlanta
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Juici Patties opened its first Georgia location on June 1 in Atlanta, marking a new step in the Jamaican chain’s U.S. expansion beyond Florida and New York. The restaurant is already drawing early customer interest and community support as the…
Yanique DaCosta launches boutique hotel podcast for independent owners
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Boutique hotel strategist Yanique DaCosta has launched The Boutique Hotel Playbook to help independent hotel owners, operators and investors improve brand positioning, guest experience and direct bookings.
Caribbean shippers face higher risk and insurance costs after Venezuela strike
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Caribbean shipping operators are reworking inter-island routes and insurance coverage after a U.S. military operation in Venezuela upended port conditions and regional risk calculations in early January.
CTO’s Rum & Rhythm Benefit closes Caribbean Week with scholarship push
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The Caribbean Tourism Organization capped Caribbean Week in New York with a sold-out Rum & Rhythm Benefit at Lavan Chelsea, blending food, music and tourism networking.
Scottsdale advisor wins top Saint Lucia sales honor
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Kerri Logan Shirk of Sunlover Travel was named Saint Lucia’s top-producing travel advisor worldwide for 2025, earning the island’s Prime Minister’s Award for Exceptional Global Sales Performance by Revenue.
S Hotel Montego Bay lands Tripadvisor Best of the Best honor for 2026
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S Hotel Montego Bay earned Tripadvisor’s 2026 Travelers’ Choice Awards Best of the Best, ranking No. 8 among Caribbean hotels.
MM400 pushes a music-to-film world-building strategy
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Mi-sha-el Markin 400, known as MM400, is positioning his career around music, film, and narrative world-building rather than a single creative lane.
Adroit Infosystems spotlights digital workflows at Trinidad healthcare symposium
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Adroit Infosystems used a World Family Doctor Day symposium in Trinidad & Tobago to highlight how connected healthcare software can streamline clinic and hospital operations.
CTO honors Caribbean media winners and launches CTO TV in New York
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The Caribbean Tourism Organization recognized journalists, broadcasters and digital creators at its annual Caribbean Media Awards Luncheon in New York on June 7, 2026. The event also marked the debut of CTO TV, a new platform aimed at expanding…
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