Month: April 2025

Three-time World medal winner Dylan Carter will splash into action this month, when he competes at the Bergen Swim Festival at the Ado Arena, Bergen, Norway. The 29-year-old Carter will compete on the opening day of the three-day meet in the men's 50m butterfly and, on final day, he will compete in the men's 50m free-style. It will be the first competition for Carter since he last competed on home […]

In the wake of the Trump administration’s imposition of a 10% tax on Jamaican exports, the government of Jamaica is encouraging local businesses to explore new markets even as it seeks more “urgent clarification.” The tariff was one of the central issues Prime Minister Andrew Holness addressed while speaking to business leaders at the National Indoor Sports Centre at the opening ceremony of its exposition held in Kingston, Jamaica, last […]

The reggae fraternity in Jamaica on March 11 joined hundreds of family members, friends, and other music lovers in paying their last respects to reggae legend Cocoa Tea at The Verandah, Clarendon Park, Clarendon, Jamaica, according to Jamaican-born entertainment publicist Anthony "ER Guru" Turner. The New York-based Turner told Caribbean Life on Monday that Cocoa Tea died on Mar. 11 in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. "following a cardiac arrest." Turner said […]

Albert Elia born in Niagara Falls, New York is suing the New York State Unified Court System (NYSUCS) and the Commissioner of Jurors of the Kings County Supreme Court because he is being illegally excluded from grand jury participation due to his blindness. The court specifically prevented him from deliberating on cases that involved video or photo evidence, assuming he could not interpret this evidence because he was blind. Local […]

The American Foundation for the University of the West Indies (AFUWI) Friday night honored former Jamaica Ambassador to the United States and the Organization of American States and current Minister of Efficiency, Innovation and Digital Transformation, Sen. Audrey Marks, among five other distinguished honorees during its 28th Annual Scholarship Awards Gala, The Legacy Continues, at 583 Park Ave., mid-town Manhattan. Marks received the Trailblazer Award for Excellence in Diplomacy, Service […]

Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter, and humanitarian Melky Jean is stepping into a new spotlight—this time as a pioneering entrepreneur in the spirits industry. Set to debut in May as the CEO and founder of a groundbreaking adult beverage brand, Jean is on a mission to redefine the market with a product that blends innovation, culture, and inclusivity. Known for her soulful voice and collaborations with music legends such as Beyoncé, Carlos […]

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The Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) said on Friday that the Caribbean Advertising Federation (CAF) has awarded it the prestigious 2025 American Advertising Award (ADDY). JTB said it received a Silver ADDY Award for its "Where Your Heart Belongs" advertisement in the cinematography category, which recognizes outstanding work in film and video production. Released in winter 2024, in partnership with Jamaican creative agency The Limners and Bards Limited, JTB said the […]