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Spectacular firework displays around the world bring in the New Year

2023-12-31T23:37:56+00:00

As Kiribati's Kiritimati Island became the first country to celebrate the New Year, jubilant crowds gathered to bid farewell to the hottest year on record, after a chaotic year.

Recalling the year India reached the Moon - and aimed for the Sun

2023-12-30T12:18:38+00:00

On 23 August, massive celebrations broke out across the country when Chandrayaan-3 touched down in the lunar south pole region - an area on the Moon's surface that no-one had reached before.

SickKids-Caribbean chosen for NCB’s Grant a Wish

2023-12-30T12:15:36+00:00

Bruce Bowen, CEO of National Commercial Bank (NCB) Jamaica Limited, has chosen the SickKids-Caribbean Initiative (SCI) as the recipient of a $500,000 donation through the bank’s Grant a Wish programme for 2023.

Ringing in the New Year: The World's Best Destinations to Celebrate

2023-12-30T11:42:49+00:00

As the clock strikes midnight and the calendar turns a new page, New Year's Eve beckons with an air of excitement and anticipation.

'Ride for Unity' brings hope to the Middle East

2023-12-29T10:46:55+00:00

Ride for Unity's inaugural 7 Days 7 Emirates cycle tour is bringing over 20 inspirational business leaders, pioneers and professional athletes to pedal across the UAE on 6-12 January 2024, providing a unique opportunity for the public to join these riders on five cycling sections and various cultural, educational and environmental events throughout the week.

Another Positive Jamaica Foundation former director still tied to companies linked to PM Holness

2023-12-29T10:43:43+00:00

Another former director of Positive Jamaica Foundation is said to be still tied to companies linked to PM Holness.

New Orleans is world's priciest New Year's Eve destination, survey reveals

2023-12-27T10:04:58+00:00

New Orleans is the most expensive destination in the world for hotel stays over this year's New Year's Eve period, a new survey has revealed.

JCF encouraging Jamaicans to be careful with information on barrels

2023-12-27T10:02:13+00:00

The JCF (Jamaica Constabulary Force) is advising Jamaicans who receive barrels from overseas during the festive season to be careful when displaying the empty containers bearing their relatives’ personal information.

Canada PM Trudeau in Jamaica for post-Christmas vacation

2023-12-26T13:02:49+00:00

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is heading to Jamaica for a family vacation over the holiday break.

A new experiences take off at Kennedy Space Centre Visitor Complex

2023-12-26T12:58:24+00:00

At Florida’s Kennedy Space Centre Visitor Complex, where the epic story of the US space programme comes to life, a host of new experiences are being unveiled for 2024.

GraceKennedy Money Services partners with Jamaicans.com for Best of Jamaica 2023 results show

2023-12-25T16:38:54+00:00

The results of the Best of Jamaica survey for 2023 conducted by Jamaicans.com, the premier cross-platform media house for all things Jamaican, was announced on Friday, December 22 with a special broadcast on the platform’s YouTube channel.

ADX welcomes the listing of Pure Health "PureHealth," the largest integrated healthcare platform in the Middle East

2023-12-25T16:35:34+00:00

ADX (Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange), one of the fastest growing exchanges in the world, welcomed today the listing of PureHealth, the largest integrated healthcare platform in the Middle East.

Three women of Caribbean heritage included on Forbes 2023 Power Women List

2023-12-24T18:55:36+00:00

Three women of Caribbean descent have been named to the 2023 Forbes magazine list of the 100 most powerful women in the world.

Silver Airways launches new service to the Turks & Caicos Islands

2023-12-24T18:52:09+00:00

Silver Airways made its inaugural flight to Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands on Monday, December 18th, 2023.

Honduras Armed Forces Joint Chief of Staff grateful following cardiac emergency surgery at Health City Cayman Islands

2023-12-24T18:48:52+00:00

In a remarkable collaboration with cardiac surgeons from Honduras, the expert heart specialists at Health City Cayman Islands orchestrated a life-saving procedure for Brigadier General Roosevelt Leonel Hernández Aguilar, the outgoing General Commander of the Honduran Army, who was promoted to Joint Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of Honduras this month.

Christmas traditions to find only in Africa

2023-12-24T18:45:14+00:00

With Christians making up almost half of the continent’s population, Christmas is a big deal in Africa, and they sure know how to celebrate.