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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…

BY HORACE HINES Observer writer: MONTEGO BAY, St James — Executive chairman of Sandals Resorts International Adam Stewart is encouraging organisers of the Jill Stewart MoBay City Run (JSMCR) to elevate the event by introducing a half-marathon in its 10th-anniversary staging next year. The annual race, which currently features a 5K walk, 5K run, and…

Christopher Thomas/Gleaner Writer:   Adam Stewart, executive chairman of Sandals Resort International, is recommending that a half-marathon be part of next year’s 10th anniversary staging of the Jill Stewart MoBay City Run (JSMCR) 10K/5K walk-run event, which was renamed in honour of his late wife, Jill Stewart, in 2024. Stewart made the suggestion while addressing…