Action flick actor Tom Cruise and actress Cameron Diaz shoots apart of there latest film “Day and Knight” in Portland Jamaica. The action/comedy flick which set to open in the summer of this year, brings in a whopping US$1.5 million (JM$135 million) to Jamaica in just a week, prompting Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce Read More
The usually upbeat Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett has projected that the local economy will earn in the region of US$ 3 million dollars from the mega Jamaica Jazz and Blues festival schedule to kick off in Kingston tomorrow and climax at the Trelawny multi-purpose stadium on Saturday January 30th. “Last year Jamaica Jazz and Blues Read More
A University of the West Indies study on violence and dancehall, led by Dr Donna Hope-Marquis, found that there is no correlation between dancehall and violence among youths as previously thought by many prominent Jamaicans. The research was conducted among 300 15-24 year-olds in Kingston, St Andrew, St Catherine and Clarendon between June and August Read More
Asafa Powell and friends show dubbed “Night on Tracks” was nothing short of spectacular and those who miss out should be begging Asafa to promote another such fun filled affair. Held at the National Indoor Sports centre, Night on Tracks was one of the top events of 09. Although there was not the huge crowd Read More
The buzz has started surrounding the launch of the 2010 Jamaica Jazz and Blues festival held in the Gardens of The Jamaica Pegasus hotel, New Kingston. The launch brings with it some great news about the next installment of the hugely successful annual festival. The two most interesting news are that the main venue will Read More
Notorious reggae artist, Buju Banton, whose anti-gay lyrics have drawn international criticism from gay activist, is reportedly in federal lockup in Miami Florida, for a drug conspiracy charge. Buju, aka Mark Anthony Myrie, has been in custody since Thursday, December 10, 2009. The United States Drug Enforcement Administration (USDEA) agents reported that Banton was held Read More
Law enforcement officials in Jamaica Close down Usain Bolt’s much touted 9.58 Super Party for charity at Richmond Estate in ST. Ann. At minutes after 4 o’clock in the morning, the large crowd of patrons including celebrities stood in shock as the MC Richie B announced the closure. Patrons were visibly angry at the abrupt Read More
Netbooks are fast becoming popular among shoppers mostly because of there prices, but also there portability. Many of our online visitors on marketplaceja.com are asking the question, what is the difference between laptops and netbooks? Thus the aim of this article is to answer that question, as well as, to help buyers decide which is Read More
MarketplaceJA would like to congratulate Air Jamaica for capturing the award as the Caribbean leading airline for the 12th consecutive year. Air Jamaica received the award at the recently held World Travel Awards in London. Voting was culminated by thousands of travel industry professionals span across 190 countries around the world, giving Jamaica and Air Read More
From since Usain Bolt Nissan GT-R arrived in the island a few weeks ago, its been creating waves in and outside Jamaica. Some wonder if the sprint king need more speed than he already have, while hardcore car enthusiasts flock the internet to know whats under the hood and whats the price tag. Well this Read More
