JAMAICA: Anguilla named Caribbean’s leading culinary and luxury island destination at 2026 World Travel Awards

Jameel Rochester, director of tourism at the Anguilla Tourist Board, and Graham Cooke, founder of the World Travel Awards, with Andy and Omar Connor of Andy’s Auto Rentals during the Oct. 11 gala ceremony at Princess Grand Jamaica. Photo by Ashley Anguin

JAMAICA, October 16, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Anguilla has captured two top Caribbean honors at the 2026 World Travel Awards, winning the titles of Caribbean’s Leading Culinary Destination and Caribbean’s Leading Luxury Island Destination.

The awards were presented at the World Travel

JAMAICA: S Hotels Jamaica Celebrates Dual Wins at the 2026 World Travel Awards, Marking a New Era of Jamaican Luxury

CEO Christopher Issa Accepting World Travel Award

MONTEGO BAY, JAMAICA, October 13, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- S Hotels Jamaica has once again secured top national honors at the World Travel Awards (WTA) Caribbean & North America Gala Ceremony 2026, reinforcing the brand’s position as one of the

JAMAICA: The Bamboo Parlour Secret Opens Guest and Travel Advisor Interest Lists for New Ocho Rios Thriller

Jamaica’s upcoming immersive island thriller invites travelers to register for first-session news and travel advisors to receive trade and launch information.

We want visitors to do more than watch a story. At the Bamboo Parlour, they step inside it, explore it together and become part of the mystery.”

— Addison Jaynes

OCHO RIOS, ST ANN, JAMAICA, October 9, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Bamboo Parlour Secret: The Final Dinner, an upcoming immersive island thriller in Ocho Rios, has opened interest registration for travelers and travel advisors ahead of its launch. Visitors can

JAMAICA: S HOTEL MONTEGO BAY RECEIVES CONDÉ NAST TRAVELER’S 2026 READERS’ CHOICE AWARD

S Hotel Montego Bay - Main Pool

S Hotel Montego Bay Logo

Jamaican Property Recognized “#2 in HOTELS, THE ATLANTIC, CARIBBEAN & CENTRAL AMERICA”

MONTEGO BAY, JAMAICA, October 6, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Condé Nast Traveler today announced the results of its annual Readers’ Choice Awards with S Hotel Montego Bay recognized as the #2 Hotel in The Atlantic, Caribbean & Central America.

Condé Nast Traveler received more than

JAMAICA: IMR Joins Reggae Icons to Bring Healthcare and Recovery Support to Hurricane-Affected Families in Jamaica

Bluefields Rising represents what is possible when healthcare, community leadership and recovery come together.”

— Shauna King

BLUEFIELDS, JAMAICA, September 17, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- International Medical Relief (IMR) joined reggae icon Judy Mowatt, Judy Mowatt Outreach Ministries, and the Sean Paul Foundation for the Bluefields Rising Health &

JAMAICA: Lydian Memorial Appoints Alyk Smith as Human Resource Director

Smith will lead recruitment, employee development, workplace policies, performance management, and organizational culture as Lydian Memorial grows.

Alyk will help us build a respectful, accountable workplace where employees are properly trained, supported, and equipped to serve our customers with excellence.”

— Dr. Lydia Roxborough, CEO of Lydian Memorial

KINGSTON, JAMAICA, September 15, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Lydian Memorial is pleased to announce the appointment of Alyk Smith as Human Resource Director, strengthening the company’s leadership team as it expands its workforce, production capabilities, and services throughout Jamaica.

In this role, Smith will oversee the company’s human

JAMAICA: Lydian Memorial Announces Magan Clark as Head of Sales

Clark will lead sales strategy, customer acquisition, business development, and revenue growth as Lydian Memorial expands across Jamaica.

Magan will help us build a compassionate, professional sales experience while strengthening customer relationships and creating new opportunities for growth.”

— Dr. Lydia Roxborough, CEO of Lydian Memorial

KINGSTON, JAMAICA, September 15, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Lydian Memorial is pleased to announce the appointment of Magan Clark as Head of Sales, strengthening the company’s leadership team as it

JAMAICA: Lydian Memorial Appoints Tafari D’Aguilar as Director of Operations

D’Aguilar will oversee operations, technology, digital infrastructure, and organizational efficiency as Lydian Memorial expands across Jamaica.

Tafari brings the technical insight, creative vision, and entrepreneurial leadership needed to strengthen our systems and support Lydian Memorial’s continued growth.”

— Dr. Lydia Roxborough, CEO of Lydian Memorial

KINGSTON, JAMAICA, September 15, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Lydian Memorial is pleased to announce the appointment of Tafari D’Aguilar as Director of Operations, strengthening the company’s leadership team as it expands its operations, production capabilities, and customer services throughout Jamaica.

D’Aguilar brings a multidisciplinary background in

JAMAICA: Lydian Memorial Appoints Deke’ Smith as Director of Production Development

Smith will lead product development, production innovation, quality assurance, and manufacturing improvements as Lydian Memorial expands.

KINGSTON, JAMAICA, September 15, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Lydian Memorial is pleased to announce the appointment of **Deke’ Smith as Director of Production Development, strengthening the

JAMAICA: Lydian Memorial Announces Jalyka Smith as Director of Marketing

Smith will lead brand strategy, digital marketing, public relations, and audience growth as Lydian Memorial expands throughout Jamaica.

Jalyka’s creativity, digital expertise, and ability to build engaged communities will help us reach more families while preserving the dignity and compassion of our brand.”

— Dr. Lydia Roxborough, CEO of Lydian Memorial

KINGSTON, JAMAICA, September 15, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Lydian Memorial is pleased to announce the appointment of Jalyka Smith as Director of Marketing, strengthening the company’s leadership team as it prepares to expand its presence, products, and services throughout Jamaica.

Smith brings extensive experience in content creation, social media

JAMAICA: LYDIAN MEMORIAL ANNOUNCES GRAND OPENING FOR OCTOBER 13, 2026

Lydian Memorial opens Oct. 13 in Clarendon, Jamaica, offering personalized granite memorials and a JMD $5,000 referral incentive.

CLARENDON, JAMAICA, September 12, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- New Memorial Company Brings Personalized Granite Memorials, Modern Engraving Technology,

JAMAICA: Dr. Lydia Roxborough Appointed CEO of Lydian Memorial

Dr. Roxborough will lead Lydian Memorial’s mission to preserve legacies through compassionate service, quality craftsmanship, and innovation.

KINGSTON, JAMAICA, September 12, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Lydian Memorial is proud to announce the appointment of Dr. Lydia Roxborough as Chief Executive Officer, leading the company as it prepares to

JAMICA: Lydian Memorial and Grandfada Distribution Launch Family Support Initiative Featuring Lydia Rice

Every qualifying Lydian Memorial purchase includes a complimentary 55-pound bag of Lydia Rice to help support families during times of loss.

KINGSTON, JAMAICA, September 12, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Customers will receive a complimentary 55-pound bag of Lydia Rice with every qualifying Lydian Memorial purchase, helping families during times of loss.

Lydian Memorial, in collaboration with Grandfada

JAMAICA: A Signal for Change: Diaspora Leaders Call for Caribbean Healthcare Transformation

From (L-R): Leo Williams, Michelle Ottey, Ative Ennis, Stacey Luces, Denise Williams and Raymond Levy.

We WHISTLE Global brings together diaspora and regional leaders to drive solutions in healthcare, innovation and development.

The size of our islands will not define the Caribbean's next chapter, but rather our ability to mobilise the strength of our community.”

— Denise Williams, Co-Founder, We WHISTLE Global

MONTEGO BAY, ST JAMES, JAMAICA, June 19, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Caribbean healthcare, economic development, and regional resilience took centre stage at Signal Jamaica, hosted by We WHISTLE Global’s (WHISTLE), private diaspora leadership group. The event, which took place

JAMAICA: Possession TV Series: Exclusive Jamaican Screening Highlights Jamaica's Expanding Role in Global Film and Television

From left: Max Jardim, Chairman, JSDI Oversight Committee & Board Director, JAMPRO; Rob Maylor, Producer, Cinecom; Jackie Jackson, Film Commissioner, JAMPRO; Sheldon Reid, former JAMPRO Officer; Kareen Blake Chin, Casting Director, KBC Casting (second row

From left Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce (MIIC); Shullette Cox, President, JAMPRO; Natalie Thompson, Executive Producer, Cinecom, Storm Saulter, Director, Possession (foreground) and JoAnne Archibald, Principal

From left: Sheldon Shepherd (playing the role of Matthew / Cudjoe East – Possession) and Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce (MIIC).

British limited series Possession to screen at The Courtleigh Auditorium in Kingston on June 20, highlighting Jamaica in the global film industry.

Jamaica continues to prove that it can successfully deliver complex, high-quality international productions using local talent behind and in-front-of the screen.”

— Shullette Cox, President of JAMPRO

KINGSTON, JAMAICA, June 18, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The British limited series Possession will screen Episodes 1 and 2 at The Courtleigh Auditorium in Kingston on Saturday, June 20, 2026, in a special showcase highlighting Jamaica’s growing presence in the

BREAKING: Massive Cat 4 Almost 5 Hurricane Melissa To Strike Jamaica Between Monday & Tuesday

BREAKING: Category 5 hurricane Melissa (175mph) is currently making landfall or is imminent in Jamaica.

BREAKING: Massive Hurricane Melissa (Cat 4, almost 5) with max. sustained winds of 145mph will strike Jamaica either Monday or Tuesday.

Latest National Hurricane Update:

At 500 PM EDT (2100 UTC), the eye of Hurricane Melissa was 
located by Air Force Reserve reconnaissance aircraft near latitude 
16.4 North, longitude 77.2 West. Melissa is moving toward the west 
near 5 mph (7 km/h). A slow westward motion is expected tonight, 
followed by a turn to the north and northeast on Monday and Tuesday. 
On the forecast track, the core of Melissa is expected to move near 
or over Jamaica on Tuesday, across southeastern Cuba Tuesday night, 
and across the southeastern Bahamas on Wednesday.
 
Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 145 mph (230 km/h) 
with higher gusts.  Melissa is a category 4 hurricane on the 
Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale. Additional intensification is 
forecast over the next day or so, followed by fluctuations in 
intensity.  Melissa is expected to be a powerful major hurricane 
when making landfall in Jamaica Monday night or Tuesday morning and 
southeastern Cuba late Tuesday.
 
Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 30 miles (45 km) from the
center and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 205 miles
(335 km).
 
The minimum central pressure estimated by aircraft dropsonde data is 
941 mb (27.79 inches).
 
 
HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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Key messages for Melissa can be found in the Tropical Cyclone
Discussion under AWIPS header MIATCDAT3 and WMO header WTNT43 KNHC.
 
WIND: Tropical storm conditions are likely occuring in Jamaica, with
hurricane conditions expected to begin by Monday. Tropical storm
conditions are expected to begin in Eastern Cuba by Tuesday
afternoon, with Hurricane conditions expected to begin in the
hurricane warning area by Tuesday evening. Tropical storm conditions
are ongoing in the warning area in Haiti. The potential for 
hurricane conditions in the watch area in Haiti have diminished for
today, but there is still a possibility of hurricane conditions
occurring there on Tuesday.
 
RAINFALL: Melissa is expected to bring rainfall of 15 to 30 inches
to portions of Jamaica and additional rainfall of 8 to 16 inches for
southern Hispaniola through Wednesday, with local storm total maxima
of 40 inches possible.  Catastrophic flash flooding and numerous
landslides are likely.
 
For eastern Cuba, storm total rainfall of 10 to 15 inches, with
local amounts to 20 inches, is expected by Monday into Wednesday
resulting in life-threatening flash flooding and numerous
landslides.
 
Over the Southeast Bahamas, total rainfall of 4 to 8 inches is
expected Tuesday into Wednesday resulting in areas of flash
flooding.
 
For a complete depiction of forecast rainfall associated with
Melissa, please see the National Weather Service Storm Total
Rainfall Graphic, available at
hurricanes.gov/graphics_at3.shtml?rainqpf
 
STORM SURGE: Life-threatening storm surge is likely along the south
coast of Jamaica late Monday through Tuesday morning.  Peak storm
surge heights could reach 9 to 13 feet above ground level, near and
to the east of where the center of Melissa makes landfall. This
storm surge will be accompanied by large and destructive waves.
 
There is a potential for significant storm surge along the southeast
coast of Cuba late Tuesday or Wednesday. Peak storm surge heights
could reach 6 to 9 feet above normal tide levels, near and to the
east of where the center of Melissa makes landfall. This storm surge
will be accompanied by large and destructive waves.
 
SURF: Swells generated by Melissa are expected to affect portions of
Hispaniola, Jamaica, eastern Cuba, and the Cayman Islands during the
next several days, and In the Bahamas and Bermuda later this week.
These swells are likely to cause life-threatening surf and rip
current conditions.  Please consult products from your local weather
office.

Stay with us for the very latest on this massive Hurricane Melissa.

JAMAICA: Juici Patties Sets New Sales Record in the Bronx, Marks 80th Store Worldwide

CLARENDON, JAMAICA, September 22, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Juici Beef Ltd. has kept pace with its accelerating U.S. expansion through the launch of its 13th US store, located on Boston Road in the Bronx, New York. This milestone also marks the brand’s 80th store globally, once again highlighting the brand’s enduring appeal. The Bronx location officially opened its doors on September 6, 2025, and quickly made significant strides within its first week of operation, mirroring the strong performance seen across Juici’s US Franchises.

Within its first week, the store sold a record-breaking

JAMAICA: PROVEN Properties Releases Final 15 Studio Units at Sol Harbour, Ocho Rios Following Market Demand

Pristine views from Sol Harbour in Ocho Rios Jamaica

Market interest in Sol Harbour, particularly for well-located studios, prompted the release of the final units, Sol Harbour is strategically located only minutes from beaches, shopping and attractions”

— Aisha Campbell, CEO PROVEN Properties

OCHO RIOS, JAMAICA, July 11, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Aisha Campbell, CEO of PROVEN Properties, announced yesterday the availability of 15 studio units at the Sol Harbour development in Ocho Rios. The

JAMAICA: Juici Patties Marks Major Milestone with Three New Openings in One Month

CLARENDON, JAMAICA, May 19, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Juici Beef Ltd. proudly announces the opening of three new locations in April 2025, further expanding its presence in North America and the Caribbean. The

JAMAICA: Entrepreneurs Across Borders, Food For The Poor, and UpMobility partner to establish Zion Entrepreneurial Village

(left to right) Kivette Silvera; Bishop John Persaud; Martin Babinec; Ed Raine; Sister John Kim; Tamika Plummer - Break Ground on Future Site of Zion Entrepreneurial Village

EAB, FFTP, UpMobility, The Archdiocese, and Local Community Members pose at the future site of Zion Entrepreneurial Village

Pictured here are (left to right) Martin Babinec, a Silicon Valley entrepreneur and founder of EAB and UpMobility; Susan James, FFTP; Kivette Silvera, Executive Director of FFTP-Jamaica; FFTP President/CEO Ed Raine; Chris Cochran, Executive Director, EAB

Entrepreneurs from Jamaica will have an opportunity to live, work and thrive in a bespoke, planned village.

We believe that entrepreneurship is the quickest and most effective way to achieve economic self-sufficiency.”

— Martin Babinec

MARTHA BRAE, TRELAWNY, JAMAICA, February 13, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Entrepreneurs Across Borders (EAB), in partnership with Food For The Poor (FFTP) and the UpMobility Foundation, is proud to announce the creation of the Zion