WESTERN BUREAU: A Zion church stands to the left side of the street, while a traditional clothes line with boxers uses a vestige of a light post for crutch, as a go-go club beckons from across the street. An imaginary line separates the two roads...
WESTERN BUREAU: The Jamaican colloquial term “chatty chatty” implies talkativeness, and has inspired one of the island’s most captivating tunes Chatty Chatty Mouth, which remains a favourite among music lovers. This distinctive term has sparked an...
WESTERN BUREAU: IT HAS been her vision since 2008 to create a Jamaican brand presence in stadiums throughout the world, and Olive McNaughton has done what others can only dream of. In the last 10 years, McNaughton, through her Jamaica Sports 876,...
WESTERN BUREAU: In the heart of Montego Bay’s Sangster International Airport, a long-cherished dream has come to life: Bob Marley’s One Love Restaurant. This remarkable establishment is the culmination of a journey that began more than 16 years ago...
WESTERN BUREAU: Relatives and friends came together on Saturday in a thanksgiving service filled with tears and love to celebrate the life of Jill Stewart, a woman who left an indelible mark on the hearts of all who knew her. Jill’s soulmate and...
WESTERN BUREAU: Despite initial struggles, Reggae Sumfest is now celebrated as a global showcase of Jamaican music. In a remarkable feat, Robert Russell and his dedicated team took on the challenge of transforming a swamp into a world-class venue...
WESTERN BUREAU: Jill Stewart, who fought valiantly against cancer for over a year, died Friday night, deeply shaking the core of her family and a close-knit community that had come to admire her brave soul. Stewart, who was married to hotel mogul...
WESTERN BUREAU: Having built itself into a national treasure, Reggae Sumfest is not about the line-up anymore, the festival is now a drawing card that attracts people from all walks of life, says a man who has been with the event for 30 years. “...
WESTERN BUREAU: Sandals 2:0, the reimagined tropical paradise, has emerged as a testament to the late tourism magnate Gordon ‘Butch’ Stewart’s deep connection to Jamaica. With a unique blend of elements, including signature hand crafted bean-to-bar...
Prohibitive inter-regional travel, connectivity issues, climate change and investment concerns are among the main factors threatening to derail the Caribbean’s record as the fastest recovering tourism region in the world post the COVID-19 pandemic...
Jamaican-born obstetrician gynaecologist Dr Monique Rainford has been causing quite a stir in the United States with the release of her new book, ‘Pregnant While Black’. The book seeks to address the issue of maternal health and justice in America...
WESTERN BUREAU: Prime Minister Andrew Holness’ announced plans to relocate the Tinson Pen Aerodrome, to expand cargo space for the country’s ports, has put stakeholders at the Marcus Garvey Drive, Kingston facility in a bind. The Government’s plans...
WESTERN BUREAU: At age 20, Debbie Baker became involved with a group of drug smugglers, quickly moving up the ranks. By age 21, she was serving 10 years in a Panamanian prison for drug trafficking. Baker was second in command of the drug ring,...
WESTERN BUREAU: Joy Thorpe, a convicted drug mule and the only female among a group of 37 Jamaicans recently deported, is threatening to sue the United States Federal Bureau of Prisons for the inhumane and cruel conditions she said she faced...
WESTERN BUREAU: His friendship is as solid as a rock; hard as a diamond and fortified as gold. Prominent Montego Bay business magnate, and founder of Pier One, Robert ‘Ducksie’ Russell celebrated his 75th birthday last Saturday on the waterfront in...
WESTERN BUREAU: Taking guests and staff on a trip down memory lane to the years when Harry Belafonte sang Island in the Sun, the 65-year-old Jamaica Inn, Ocho Rios, hosted its blue sapphire jubilee last Tuesday night, paying tribute to old-time...
WESTERN BUREAU: There was no pre-requisite that a Jamaican-born actor had to be cast in the musical, The Harder They Come, moreover, actor Andrew Clarke wasn’t looking to be handed an olive branch. The sole Jamaica-born actor confirmed to play in...
Growing up in Jamaica, Marlene Gordon had no idea she was poor, as any inkling of hardship was eclipsed with love, shaping her identity and self-confidence. Born in Kingston, Gordon spent her early years in Round Hill, St Elizabeth, where she...
Unmarried, with merely 26 years under his belt, Aaron Ballantyne has become an expert on directing people’s journey in The Pursuit of Greatness, The Pursuit of Love and The Pursuit of Life. Inspired to write three books on the themes at age 25,...
The only black woman on the executive and lone Jamaican medical director at Connecticut’s Greenwich Hospital, Dr Kisha Mitchell-Richards has won the first Phil McWhorter Physician of the Year Award at the United States health facility. Mitchell-...
WESTERN BUREAU: Two home-grown Jamaicans have joined forces to invest US$100 million into the construction of a multipurpose vacation and residential resort that will reshape Jamaica’s tourism capital, Montego Bay in St James. Ground was broken...
As Caribbean countries reel from the losses caused by the absence of critical intra-regional travel, stakeholders are calling on the region’s governments to take immediate action to resolve the issue. “Having the regional capacity to move our...
Adam Stewart has under his leadership portfolio 10 major companies, and with Sandals 2.0 a reality, the executive chairman of the luxury-included resort brand is dominating prime time when it comes to creative innovativeness. The Sunday Gleaner...
Kevin Lewin’s shooter asked him if he could recall the licence plate of the vehicle which slammed head-on into his in a hit-and-run collision. Little did he know that the man who questioned him had come back to silence him. Today, the immigration...
The vibe was pure magic, the ambience majestic, the venue peaceful and tranquil, as hundreds of Montegonians converged on Bear Mountain in the Hudson Highlands, New York, USA, last weekend. There was unconditional love, camaraderie, family time,...
