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Three Sandals Jamaica resorts are closed for renovations and set to reopen in late 2026, creating a narrow booking window for couples planning Caribbean trips in 2026 and 2027. The upgrades are expected to boost demand, especially for premium room…

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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…

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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…

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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.

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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.

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The Consulate General of Malaysia in New York and Resorts World New York City will host Malaysia Festival 2026 on July 11 in Queens, with free admission and an expected crowd of more than 5,000. The daylong event will showcase Malaysian culture,…

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The Harlem Fine Arts Show Summer Festival is teaming with the Creole Food Festival for a July 17-19 takeover of Duck Walk Vineyards in Water Mill, N.Y., featuring more than 15 chefs, Black art, live music and community programming.

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Reliant Destinations says its Mr TraveLux YouTube library passed 10.26 million public watch minutes in June 2026, equal to about 171,000 hours.

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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.

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Solomonic Productions Ltd is reissuing Bunny Wailer’s Rock N Groove on remastered vinyl, with a Jamaica-only limited edition rollout and a worldwide Record Store Day Black Friday release on Nov. 23, 2026. The campaign ties the album’s return to…

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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…

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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.

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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.

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GiveDirectly is raising money and sending an emergency team to northern Venezuela after two major earthquakes killed more than 1,400 people on June 24. The campaign raised more than $100,000 in its first 24 hours and will use digital cash…

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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.