By Dr Delon Human Smoking remains a major public health challenge in the Caribbean. In Trinidad and Tobago, for example, almost one in three men smokes. Elsewhere across the region, the adult smoking prevalence ranges from 15 to 25 percent, contributing to high rates of cancer, heart disease and chronic lung illness. The burden of smoking-related […]
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By CARICOM Secretariat GEORGETOWN, Guyana – Caribbean Community (CARICOM) member states – Barbados, Belize, Dominica and St Vincent and the Grenadines- will implement full Free Movement of their nationals among themselves from, 1 October 2025. This means that nationals of these four countries will not be limited to temporary entry of up to six months, or […]
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WASHINGTON, USA, (PAHO) – Director of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), Dr Jarbas Barbosa, presented his Annual Report Monday at the opening of the 62nd Directing Council, highlighting major progress in health security, disease elimination, primary health care, and digital health—despite the many challenges faced over the past year. “This report shows how collective action can improve […]
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BELMOPAN, Belize – The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Trade, Culture, and Immigration (MFAFTCI), in partnership with the Taiwan International Cooperation and Development Fund (Taiwan ICDF) and Home of Indigenous Arts Belize Limited, successfully implemented Phase Two of the Advanced Product Development and Design Project. Through this vocational training project, indigenous women artisans in southern […]
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USA / ST LUCIA – The World Bank’s board of executive directors has approved a new project to reduce flood risk in Saint Lucia’s most vulnerable communities. The 25 million Saint Lucia Urban Resilient Flood Investment Project is expected to benefit almost 67,000 Saint Lucians. Saint Lucia faces serious risks from hurricanes, storm surges and […]
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BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) is designing a transformative education policy and strategy to unlock the potential of the Caribbean’s predominantly young population, with nearly 60 percent under age 30. Speaking at the opening of CDB’s 2025 Regional Transforming Education Symposium and Policy Dialogue in Barbados, CDB President, Daniel Best revealed that […]
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Former Biden-era officials abused authority by using TSA watch lists to target political opponents WASHINGTON, USA — Today, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the results of an internal investigation uncovering widespread abuses committed by Biden administration officials, who weaponised the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) against innocent American citizens. These officials, under the direction […]
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Speaker: Lucy Castledine, Director, Consumer Investments Event: PIMFA Compliance Conference 2025 Delivered: 25 September 2025 Key messages: We want to challenge ourselves to be a smarter regulator and engage with you so we can raise standards together. Input into our proposals on targeted support and simplified advice – these will define the future for decades to come. […]
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The African Development Bank’s support for the project will help reduce unemployment and underemployment, improving economic inclusion and driving social stability, particularly in Bioko Sur and Welé-Nzas ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast – The board of directors of the African Development Bank Group has approved a €73.27 million loan to Equatorial Guinea for the first phase of […]
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GEORGETOWN, Guyana, (DPI) – GuyExpo 2025 was officially launched on Monday, with a clarion call for large and small-scale businesses and entrepreneurs to take the opportunity to showcase their products to local and international customers. The most sought-after event is scheduled for November 13 to 16, at the Sophia Exhibition Centre under the theme “Transformation […]
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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.
