Monthly Archives: March 2025

Christopher Thomas/Gleaner Writer   WESTERN BUREAU: When the ninth staging of the annual Jill Stewart MoBay City Run (JSMCR) 10K and 5K walk/run kicks off on Sunday, May 4, Chris-Shana Gallimore, one of the scholarship recipients tied to the event, will be on hand to assist the organisers. Gallimore, a third-year student at Sam Sharpe…

Albert Ferguson/Gleaner Writer WESTERN BUREAU: Senator Delano Seiveright, state minister in the Ministry of Tourism, is encouraging more Jamaicans to embrace the Spanish language, calling it an essential tool for bridging the communication gap created by the increasing presence of Spanish-speaking investors in Jamaica’s tourism sector. With the growing influence of Spanish and Mexican businesses,…

OUR TODAY Minister of State in the Ministry of Tourism Delano Seiveright has emphasised the importance of Spanish fluency for Jamaican businesses, given the increasing investments from Spanish and Mexican companies. He noted that Spanish is their primary business language, giving fluent speakers, particularly Dominicans and Mexicans, a competitive advantage. While not insisting that everyone…

Albert Ferguson/Gleaner Writer WESTERN BUREAU:   STUDENT-ATHLETES IN western Jamaica now have something more to strive for. The Champions of the West Award has been created as a spin-off from the annual Jill Stewart MoBay City Run (JSMCR), and each year, a Sports Boy and Sports Girl will be crowned. Ashley Anguin, who is responsible…