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A Bold New Mural is Lighting Up Curaçao’s Brion City Hotel

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In the heart of Willemstad, a splash of color has turned an ordinary wall into something unforgettable. The new mural rises up with vibrant strokes, a mix of symbols and faces that instantly capture the spirit of Curaçao. It’s the work of local artist Santa Gross, who drew from the island’s people, its wildlife, and […]

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Jamaica to Send Delegation to Cuba for ICT, Renewable Energy Talks

In the heart of Willemstad, a splash of color has turned an ordinary wall into something unforgettable. The new mural rises up with vibrant strokes, a mix of symbols and faces that instantly capture the spirit of Curaçao. It’s the work of local artist Santa Gross, who drew from the island’s people, its wildlife, and […]

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China, Jamaica Sign Deal on Military Aid

In the heart of Willemstad, a splash of color has turned an ordinary wall into something unforgettable. The new mural rises up with vibrant strokes, a mix of symbols and faces that instantly capture the spirit of Curaçao. It’s the work of local artist Santa Gross, who drew from the island’s people, its wildlife, and […]

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Jamaica Looking to Court Investors During London Olympic Games

In the heart of Willemstad, a splash of color has turned an ordinary wall into something unforgettable. The new mural rises up with vibrant strokes, a mix of symbols and faces that instantly capture the spirit of Curaçao. It’s the work of local artist Santa Gross, who drew from the island’s people, its wildlife, and […]

China, Jamaica Sign Deal on Military Aid

 Above: Information Minister Sandrea Falconer By the Caribbean Journal staff Jamaica’s 2012/2013 budget is not what the government ideally wanted to impose on Jamaicans, according to Information Minister Sandrea Falconer. The Minister said that merely imposing tax is not the solution, and there are several structural impediments facing the economy which will be tackled through […]

Op-Ed: The Value of Jamaica’s Dollar

 By Ramesh Sujanani Op-Ed Contributor It is now being touted that, with Jamaica’s expenditure exceeding its income, constant depreciation of the Jamaican Dollar is imminent. It has been said that this is no different to what has occurred in the past four years. It is true that devaluation of the Jamaican Dollar (JMD) has been […]

Op-Ed: What Barack Obama's New Immigration Policy Means for Jamaica

 By David Rowe Op-Ed Contributor Jamaican-American citizens were positively surprised by US President Barack Obama’s bold move to permit young illegal immigrants to work and study in the United States. One of the major problems fueling crime in Jamaica is the arrival of deportees from the United States who are culturally and socially disoriented when […]

Jamaica's Education Ministry Planning Changes to National Curriculum

 Above: Deputy Chief Education Officer Sharon Neil (left) after delivering a message on behalf of Education Minister Ronald Thwaites (JIS Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Jamaica’s Ministry of Education is planning modifications to the country’s national curriculum, according to Minister Ronald Thwaites. The changes, which would impact primary and secondary school students, would be […]

Op-Ed: A Watchdog for Jamaican Politics

 By Dmitri Dawkins Op-Ed Contributor In every election, political parties make promises, seldom kept, to garner votes. Jamaica is no different. As a developing nation, Jamaica is highly indebted to foreign lenders, and in the last budget debate we were told that over 60 percent of every tax dollar will be spent repaying loans. In […]

Op-Ed: A Conclusion for Jamaica's Coke?

 By David Rowe Op-Ed Contributor Christopher Coke received a 23-year sentence Friday for racketeering conspiracy and conspiracy to commit assault with a dangerous weapon in aid of racketeering from Judge Robert Patterson Of the Southern District of New York. According to witness testimony, Coke used a chainsaw to cut a man up while Coke’s henchmen […]

Op-Ed: Dudus and Forfeiture

 By Ramesh Sujanani Op-Ed Contributor It was somewhat disconcerting to read that Christopher “Dudus” Coke’s dollars are wanted.  My first reaction was, very well; we have to confiscate this money, and to my surprise, it is the US authorities that will do the search in Jamaica and other countries. I see that District Judge Robert […]

IMF: Risks to Jamaica's Economic Outlook "Tilted to the Downside"

 Above: Montego Bay By the Caribbean Journal staff The outlook for Jamaica’s economy is one of low growth, along with weaker debt and fiscal positions, in the absence of strong fiscal and structural reforms, according to a report from the International Monetary Fund. The IMF’s report followed its Article IV Consultation with Jamaica, which concluded […]