A Disabled Services Grant (DFG) is usually a life-changing useful resource for people experiencing disabilities. This grant, typically offered by native housing authorities, gives monetary help to change a house to higher swimsuit the wants of the disabled resident. Changes can embody something from putting in wheelchair ramps and stairlifts to adjusting electrical shops and … [Read more…]
SOUTH FLORIDA – Caribbean Journal has launched the outcomes of the tenth annual Caribbean Journey Awards, the area’s premier celebration of journey, tourism and hospitality. This yr’s winners cowl 29 completely different classes, celebrating one of the best of the Caribbean within the calendar yr, chosen by Caribbean Journal’s editorial crew of the world’s prime … [Read more…]
ST. JOHN’S, ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA – The Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority has achieved prime scores this 12 months, successful Caribbean Journal’s Caribbean Journey Award for Caribbean Vacationer Board of the Yr primarily based on their stellar efficiency in 2023. The Caribbean Journal’s Caribbean Journey Awards celebrates the folks and locations contributing to the Caribbean’s astonishing … [Read more…]
MONTEGO BAY, Jamaica – The tourism {industry} in Jamaica is gearing up for important progress within the coming years, with plans to construct 20,000 new rooms. This enlargement would require no less than 45,000 new employees over the subsequent 5 to 10 years, in keeping with the Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett. Talking on the … [Read more…]
by Howard Campbell SOUTH FLORIDA – With a busy 2023 below his belt, Wayne Surprise is making ready to embark on a brand new 12 months the best way he began the outdated one. Recording new songs and conserving busy touring. The singer carried out on the December 4-9 Welcome To Jamrock Cruise promoted by … [Read more…]
Kingston, Jamaica – Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, has prolonged heartfelt congratulations to Sandals Resorts Worldwide for his or her excellent wins on the 21st annual Journey Weekly Readers’ Alternative Awards. The black-tie gala, held on December 13 on the American Museum of Pure Historical past in New York, noticed Sandals Resorts clinching two … [Read more…]
TORONTO, ON – Dr. Amara Pope is a second technology Canadian-Trinidadian lady. Underneath thirty, Pope has accomplished her PhD., MA and Joint Honors BA all whereas working at a number of jobs to pay for her training. Nothing was given. The onus was on her to succeed. She does. Dr. Amara Pope Pope brings laser … [Read more…]
by Howard Campbell ATLANTA – As the primary grandchild of Morgan Heritage patriarch Denroy Morgan, Reuben Shaw has Jamaican tradition coercing by way of his veins. For his first film, the filmmaker was decided to undertaking his roots. Selector, for which he stars, directed, produced and co-wrote, opened in November on TUBI, the favored streaming … [Read more…]
NEW YORK – Famend Jamaican-born Grammy-nominated jazz legend, Dr. Monty Alexander, CD, O.J, is about to as soon as once more infuse the vacation season together with his soulful rhythms and constructive vibes in New York and Washington, D.C. Dr. Monty Alexander, C.D., O.J. (Hollis King Picture) Birdland Jazz in NYC Dr. Alexander will return … [Read more…]
FALMOUTH, Trelawny – Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness has challenged the Ministry of Tourism to work intently with tourism companions to considerably enhance vacationer arrivals and strengthen linkages with different sectors, particularly agriculture. “The impression of tourism goes past the confines of the trade itself; it ripples by varied sectors creating an internet of … [Read more…]