Jamaica faces fresh Cuban tourism rivalry

A vote last week by the United States Congress, to lift restrictions on travel to Cuba by American citizens, could have a devastating impact on Jamaica's struggling tourism sector, industry experts believe.

Canadian to head Commission of Enquiry - source

A Canadian jurist is to head the Commission of Enquiry into civil disturbances in the West Kingston area earlier this month that disrupted normal activity here and damaged the island's international reputation.

Stronger Ja-Britain ties to top Blair visit talks

Ways to strengthen co-operation between Jamaica and Britain are likely to be high on the agenda when British Prime Minister Tony Blair meets with Jamaica's Prime Minister P.J. Patterson today.

Pay politicians more - Issa
Politicians should be paid more, to wipe away temptations that may corrupt them. That call was made on Friday by Joe Issa, executive vice-president of SuperClubs resorts.