ESPN director calls for more focus on sports tourism

posted by Focused on February 5, 2012 @ 10:02 am in MEDIA

A recent Gleaner article reported about an ESPN director’s call for a bigger focus on sports tourism in Jamaica. Sports tourism generates US$600 billion every year worldwide. Please read the article here. Jamaica is sitting on a goldmine. How big a slice of the sports tourism pie could Jamaica cut?

How knowing foreign languages helped an entrepreneur

posted by Focused on December 14, 2011 @ 4:16 pm in MEDIA

The Jamaica Observer recently published an interesting article about Jamaican entrepreneur and linguist Nadine Gooden. It highlighted the fact that knowing a foreign language is a serious assest in business. Please read the article here.

Providing a good online resource for parents

posted by Focused on December 12, 2011 @ 3:30 pm in MEDIA

Today's Jamaica Observer published an interesting article about the philosophy behind Kid 'N' Play JA founder Renee Lindo's venture. She "...started Kid 'N' Play JA, an on-line resource for parents in July this year, to be a one-stop location for parents searching for information for children...". Please

Jamaican music website set to begin online distribution

posted by Focused on December 11, 2011 @ 12:56 pm in MEDIA

Today's Gleaner published an interesting article about Jamaicansmusic.com's expansion into the digital distribution of music. Please read the article here. Digital distribution is the future of music. It's good that a Jamaican company like Jamaicansmusic.com is getting involved in it as Jamaica does not

New MoBay call center to create 1000 jobs

posted by Focused on December 8, 2011 @ 4:32 pm in MEDIA

According to an article in today's Jamaica Observer, the Convergys Corporation will open its first call center in Jamaica next year. The call center will be located in Montego Bay and will employ 1000 people. Please read the article here.

How an election atmosphere should be

posted by Focused on December 8, 2011 @ 3:20 pm in MEDIA

Today's Gleaner published a refreshing article about an initiative by residents of the Maverley community in St-Andrew. JLP and PNP supporters from the community organized a football match in which they faced each other. According to the article, the atmosphere was peaceful. Please read the article

Wolmers Boys mentorship program

posted by Focused on December 7, 2011 @ 7:53 am in MEDIA

An uplifting report was published by the Gleaner today. It highlights a mentorship program taking place at Wolmers Boys School. 1W form students between the ages of 11-13 receive the tutoring of past Wolmers students Douglas Orane and Gavin Watkis. Through this program, the boys are taught how to develop

Jamaican Government to make it easier for exporters to conduct business

posted by Focused on December 6, 2011 @ 5:23 pm in MEDIA

I came across some good news while browsing Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO)'s website. An article reported that the Jamaican Government plans to implement measures that will facilitate business for Jamaican exporters. Please read the article here.   Any move that facilitates business is a

Redeveloping downtown Kingston

posted by Focused on December 6, 2011 @ 5:06 pm in MEDIA

Downtown Kingston's redevelopment was discussed in today's Gleaner. Architect Al Edwards expressed his views on the matter. Please read the article here to learn more about his interesting ideas.

Diaspora business leader recognized in Jamaica

posted by Focused on December 6, 2011 @ 4:03 am in MEDIA

New York-based Golden Krust Caribbean Bakery & Grill CEO Lowell Hawthorne recently received the 2010 Jamaica Observer Business Leader Award. Please read more about it here.   I like the fact that nominees included Jamaicans from both Jamaica and the Diaspora. Regardless of where they are