Strong demand, strategic growth highlighted at Sunwing Vacations Group Amplify event

It’s all about momentum and that’s what the Sunwing Vacations Group is seeing these days and was a highlight of its third annual Amplify leadership event – sponsored by NexusTours – which brought together 160 EPIC leaders from across its vacation...

Jamaica Carnival 2026 out the gates early with NYC promotion

New Yorkers woke Monday morning to an enticing invitation from the Jamaica Tourist Board, encouraging tri-state residents to begin making travel plans for Jamaica Carnival in April 2026. A vibrant television segment aired on the New York Living...

Eltha ‘Paulette’ Brown was not a household name but she was a Jamaican heroine

On the day after Eltha Brown would have turned 68, they came to mourn her loss, a woman small in stature but whose contribution to Jamaica and the world was huge, through work that eventually led her to the United Nations (UN) and touched...

Halima Haughton takes Miss Jamaica World Top Model prize

Halima Haughton, winner of the fast-track Miss Jamaica World Top Model prize. Four young ladies have now secured automatic top 10 placement in the 2025 Miss Jamaica World beauty pageant. On Saturday, October 18, University of Technology freshman...

‘Irie’ is who we are: Honoring Jamaica’s heroes and spirit

Around the world, the word “Irie” is synonymous with Jamaica — often personified as a Rasta man, barefoot on a beach with a spliff in hand. But as with most things commercialized, the true meaning of the word is often diluted. Irie in popular...

Carnival Cruises Will Set Sail From This Southern Port Year-Round For The First Time In Nearly 5 Years

It just got a little easier to leave Alabama—just for a vacation, of course! Carnival Cruise Line has announced it is returning to Mobile with year-round cruises and longer itineraries. That means Southerners dreaming of a vacation at sea no...

Fishers in Alligator Pond taking threat of Tropical Storm Melissa seriously

Some fishers in Alligator Pond, Manchester say they are not leaving anything to chance as they prepare for Tropical Storm Melissa. When Radio Jamaica News visited the area, several fishermen were seen navigating choppy waters as they made their...

Mia’s trae un sabor de Baja, Mediterránea a Solana Beach

Mia’s, un nuevo concepto de restaurante de cocina baja-mediterránea de los fundadores de la cadena Bluewater Grill, abrirá a finales de este mes en Solana Beach. Anunciado por primera vez el invierno pasado, Mia’s planea su debut a finales de...

Where is Tropical Storm Melissa headed? See forecast…

Tropical Storm Melissa continues to spin in the central Caribbean Sea and is showing no signs of letting up. The National Hurricane Center said in an 2 p.m. ET advisory on Oct. 23 that Melissa is located about 200 miles south-southeast of...

Remembering Frankie “Dancehall” Paul, Jamaica’s Stevie Wonder and Reggae Icon

With a voice that could glide from velvet smooth to dancehall grit, Frankie “Dancehall” Paul was one of Jamaica’s most distinctive and prolific singers. Fans affectionately called him “Jamaica’s Stevie Wonder” — not simply because he was visually...

Maiden Season Preview: Margaritaville at Sea’s Beachcomber

Set to become the largest ship in Margaritaville at Sea’s fleet, the Margaritaville at Sea Beachcomber will mark the company’s debut in PortMiami when she launches service in early 2027. Cruise Industry News takes a closer look at the inaugural...

No Passport? No Problem. Seven US Getaways That Feel Like an International Vacation

You don’t have to cross an ocean to feel like you’ve traveled the world. The United States is filled with places that capture the spirit, sights and flavors of international destinations without the customs line or currency exchange. Whether...

Melissa is forecast to reach Category 4 hurricane strength or higher; Florida told to stay alert

Potential Hurricane Melissa is forecast to intensify into a Category 4 storm — or potentially a Category 5 — within days, and the slow-moving storm has the potential to bring devastating and destructive winds, rain and flooding to the Caribbean....

Modern Caribbean Welcome: Travellers Beach Resort Lobby

The detail on the barrel- shaped accent chairs is a nod to Jamaica’s history of craftsmanship. (Photo: Riane Bawalan Studios) Stepping into a hotel lobby sets the tone for the entire guest experience. When the If Walls Could Talk team, led by...

3 To Know: Avelo eliminates route; Man found incompetent to stand trial

1. RSW: Avelo Airlines eliminating one route The trend at Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) is new routes being added as the airport continues to grow and see more passengers flying into and out of this popular Florida destination. But...

The stock market and Maharlika

CONGRATULATIONS to central bank Governor Eli Remolona Jr., who was one of 12 awarded by Global Finance as the World’s Best Central Bankers. They were rated as A+ and A at an awards ceremony in Washington, D.C., on Oct. 18. There are over 150...

Beautiful on Friday as we watch #Melissa in the Caribbean. (10.23.25)

Beautiful on Friday as we watch #Melissa in the Caribbean. (10.23.25) THE KEY TO LIFE TODAY. CHIEF METEOROLOGIST TONY MAINOLFI JOINS US NOW. IT’S GORGEOUS ACROSS CENTRAL FLORIDA. NO COMPLAINTS. AND IT’S STICKING AROUND FOR A COUPLE OF DAYS, AT...

Cult Pastor Kevin Smith: The story that shook Jamaica

Kevin Smith, the late leader of Pathways International Kingdom Restoration Ministries. OCTOBER 25 marks four years since the reported death of controversial cult Pastor Kevin Smith, the self-styled bishop who led Pathways International Kingdom...

Cedric Stephens | Can Jamaica withstand a Hurricane Gilbert 2.0?

The September 19 disruptive flooding in the country’s capital was a stark, wet reminder: our island is grappling with a problem that is deepening every year. This event occurred 37 years and seven days after Hurricane Gilbert, a Category 4...

United Way of Jamaica announces 40th Anniversary Gala, ‘The Ruby Thread’

The United Way of Jamaica (UWJ) will host its celebratory 40th Anniversary Gala, “The Ruby Thread”, on Saturday, November 8, 2025. Under the theme, “Honouring the Hearts and Hands that Give”, the black-tie event is a celebration of 40 years of...