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Kingston, Jamaica  –  Recording artiste Rik Jam has completed a successful performance run, having joined Reggae legend Burning Spear on an epic 4-show stint in Europe. Performing a high-energy set at each show, backed by The Island Federation band, his setlist included songs such as “Life”, “Love Never Lost”, “Beautiful”, “Hail The King”, “Ready Fi […]

Basseterre, St. Kitts and Nevis — Prime Minister Dr. The Hon. Terrance Drew welcomed His Excellency Omar Shehadeh, Special Envoy of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Minister of Foreign Affairs to the Caribbean and Pacific States, to the Federation on September 24, 2024, for discussions aimed at enhancing diplomatic and economic relations between the two […]

Roseau, Dominica—Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit has expressed his excitement over the recent groundbreaking of the Loubiere to Bagatelle Road and Bridges Rehabilitation Project, which promises to open up new opportunities for the island nation. Taking to social media on September 25, 2024, Skerrit highlighted the significance of the development for Dominica’s future. Skerrit tweeted, “Just […]

Kingston, Jamaica – Jamaican reggae and dancehall icon Capleton, also known as “King Shango,” is set to ignite the stage at the upcoming UNTOLD HEROES concert, scheduled for Saturday, October 19, 2024. The much-anticipated event will take place at the historic Fort Charlotte in Lucea, Hanover, and promises to be a celebration of the best […]

Kingston, Jamaica – Jamaican politician and advocate, Lisa Hanna, has recently sparked an intense online conversation about the disturbing prevalence of sexual violence in the country. In a candid post shared on her social media platform, Hanna shed light on the use of sex as a weapon of assault, manipulation, and control, particularly among young […]

New York, USA – Kenyan President Dr. William Samoei Ruto, a leading voice for Africa’s economic and environmental future, spearheaded the inaugural meeting of the Africa Green Industrialisation Initiative (AGII) Steering Committee on September 25, 2024, in New York. The AGII, an ambitious project aimed at driving the continent’s green industrial revolution, seeks to bridge gaps […]

Basseterre, St. Kitts and Nevis — On Tuesday, Dr. The Hon. Terrance Drew, Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, delivered a powerful message during a high-level side event hosted by UNAIDS. The event, themed “Revitalised Multilateralism: Recommitting to Ending AIDS Together,” brought together global leaders to discuss strategies in the ongoing fight against HIV/AIDS. […]

New York, NY – Prime Minister Andrew Holness took a moment to express his delight at meeting members of the Jamaican diaspora in New York during his visit to the United Nations Headquarters. In a tweet shared on September 23, 2024, Holness spoke about the warm encounter he had with Jamaicans while making his way […]

New York, USA – Jamaica’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, held discussions with U.S. Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs, John Bass, on the sidelines of the United Nations High-Level Week in New York. The two diplomats addressed critical issues surrounding security cooperation between Jamaica and […]

Kingston, Jamaica – Prime Minister Andrew Holness has emphasized the importance of social and political consensus in Jamaica’s successful economic management, crediting the Jamaican people as key partners in the country’s progress. In a statement shared on his official social media account on September 24, 2024, Holness underlined how collective responsibility has been crucial in […]