Ways and Means Committee chairman Jason Smith (MO-08) is demanding records from The People’s Forum, a New York-based 501(c)(3) organization, in a letter following mounting evidence that shows that this organization has acted as a foreign agent of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and has received millions of dollars in funding from a known CCP […]
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Latin American – Caribbean countries propose a Global Pact for Inclusive Social Development
BRASILIA – Countries participating in the Sixth Session of the Regional Conference on Social Development in Latin America and the Caribbean, which concluded today in Brasilia, agreed to take as a region to the Second World Summit for Social Development to be held in Qatar in November the proposal to adopt a global pact for inclusive […]
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IMF PODCASTS By Carl Benedikt Frey As tech innovation, particularly in the field of AI, is increasingly focused on a few key players, the industries benefiting from these tools have also become more concentrated, which Carl Benedikt Frey says could weigh on growth. Frey is an associate professor of AI and Work at Oxford University, and his […]
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GREAT FUTURES accelerating economic growth
Saudi Arabia – United Kingdom strategic partnership council: Economic and Social Pillar Joint Statement – GREAT FUTURES – London | September 3, 2025 The Saudi-UK Strategic Partnership Council, established in March 2018, is co-chaired by His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi […]
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SANTA FE, Panama, (IICA) – As part of the efforts to curb the spread of the New World screwworm (NWS), a current health threat in Central America and Mexico, the Ministry of Agricultural Development (MIDA) of Panama, the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA) and the Panama-United States Commission for the Eradication and Prevention of […]
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Second Africa-CARICOM Summit set for Addis Ababa
GEORGETOWN, Guyana – Heads of state and government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), the CARICOM secretary-general, and other regional and international representatives will join their African counterparts in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on 7 September for the Second Africa-CARICOM Summit. Convened on the third CARICOM-Africa Day, under the theme “Transcontinental Partnership in Pursuit of Reparatory Justice […]
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A case for Caribbean action on mental health
By Sir Ronald Sanders Mental health is no longer hidden in the margins of public life, whether in Europe, North America, or the Caribbean. It is a growing global reality that costs lives and livelihoods, and prevents social cohesion and economic inclusion. Yet, while the problem is no longer a secret, its treatment in the […]
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Outdated laws are blocking investment and economic growth in the Virgin Islands, says Governor Bryan
US VIRGIN ISLANDS — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. is urging the Virgin Islands Legislature to modernise outdated laws that he says are preventing private investment, slowing job creation and keeping the territory from competing in today’s fast-moving global economy. The governor pointed to the legislature’s recent refusal to grant a two-year permit extension for the Summer’s […]
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BRIDGETOWN, Barbados: President of the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB, the Bank), Daniel M. Best, issued a rallying call for the Caribbean to abandon piecemeal responses and adopt integrated, cross-sectoral strategies to confront the “web of risks” threatening sustainable development across the region. “Fragmented responses are no longer viable. We cannot afford to respond to interconnected […]
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ILO’s systems approach to boost small businesses in supply chains’ lowest tiers
GENEVA, Switzerland, (ILO News) – In a newly released brief, the International Labour Organization (ILO) outlines how a systems approach can create opportunities for micro, small- and medium-sized enterprises and better working conditions in the lowest tiers of supply chains. A new brief from the International Labour Organization (ILO) entitled: From root causes to real change: […]
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Just over a year after Hurricane Beryl wreaked havoc on Jamaica’s south coast, the parish of St Elizabeth is expected to come alive again with the second staging of the Treasure Beach Food, Rum, and Reggae Festival.
The resilience of the parish will be on full display as festival organisers promise three delicious days of non-stop food and rum coupled with an electrifying entertainment package.
Festival Co-director Jason Henzell, in his introduction to guests at the festival’s official media launch on Tuesday, spoke passionately and paid tribute to the parish’s farmers and fisherfolk. Henzell shared that a collective effort has brought the parish back.
“In 2023, we had a fantastic festival, and the plan was to make it an annual festival, but we all know what happened in 2024 with Hurricane Beryl. We had to do a lot of work to rebuild. [A]nd we raised enough money to not only help people rebuild but to help farmers and fisherfolk get back into their fields and out to sea. We were all about community development, and now we’re back with a really exciting event for you.”
The event, set for November 7-9, will feature special performances from Chris Martin, Capleton, and Agent Sasco. It is expected to bring together the best of Jamaica’s culture and will also feature a vibrant farmer’s market at which guests can shop for fresh produce. There will also be an artisan village that guests will be able to explore. Some of the south coast’s most iconic attractions will host guided tours, among them Lover’s Leap, Pelican Bar, and more.
Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining Floyd Green boldly declared that, with St Elizabeth showing tremendous growth over the years, the parish is slowly becoming an entertainment hub.
“Last staging was excellent, but this year is going to be even better, and we are looking forward to hosting you. The best thing about Treasure Beach is the people. What we love about festivals of this nature is that they have a net positive effect on our communities,” said Green, who also serves as Member of Parliament for St Elizabeth South Western.
“They bring in real income because you’re going to come down to stay, and we don’t do the all-inclusive thing. We do community-style tourism, so when you come you’re going to have to come out and go to the bar and buy breakfast at Smurf’s and support the local community, and that’s why we love festivals of this nature. We’re looking forward to showcasing the best that the south coast has to offer,” he added.
Also in attendance at the launch held at Itopia on West King’s House Road was Minister of Entertainment and Culture Olivia “Babsy” Grange. Prompting organisers to ensure her room is booked, Grange said the festival is not to be missed as it is guaranteed to bring the best of Jamaica’s culture to the fore.
“I want to really commend Jason and the team because, after Beryl and all the flooding, they really worked hard to bounce back and do this festival,” she said. “There are more reggae festivals in the world than we have in Jamaica, but it means that we have given the world a music that has penetrated all corners... and we have to make sure we exploit what we have given to this world and this festival is a perfect example of how important it is for us to enjoy and promote what we have created... ”
New to this year’s staging is a breakfast party on Saturday, November 8, at Jack Sprat, bringing a fusion of Reggae and EDM. Featuring DJs Kamal Bankay and DJ Pietro, the event promises to infuse the weekend with a unique, high-energy vibe.
Tuesday night’s launch featured a brief performance from headline act Agent Sasco as well as up-and-coming reggae band Mesh Merina.
