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jamaicaobserver. com > 04/24/2026 > kingston-hotspot-rawbar-sets-stage-brunch-experience

Kingston hotspot Raw Bar sets the stage for brunch experience

6+ day, 9+ hour ago  (240+ words) One of Kingston's hottest nightspots is bringing its signature energy into the daytime. This Sunday, April 26, Raw Bar steps beyond its rooftop setting with Raw Par: The Brunch, a one-day-only premium daytime experience set for the lawns of UWI Visitors…...

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jamaicaobserver. com > 04/23/2026 > harbour-wines-spirits-celebrates-world-malbec-day

Harbour Wines & Spirits Celebrates World Malbec Day

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (313+ words) Jamaica Observer Harbour Wines & Spirits Celebrates World Malbec Day World Malbec Day, or Dia Mundial del Malbec, is celebrated annually on April 17, linking its origin to the celebration of the first agronomy school in Argentina in 1853. One of the main…...

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jamaicaobserver. com > 04/22/2026 > 72-y-o-widower-starts-poultry-farm-support-ncb-foundation

72-y-o widower starts poultry farm with support from NCB Foundation - Jamaica Observer

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (289+ words) KINGSTON, Jamaica "At 72, widower Clinton Christie is starting over, turning to poultry farming after years of physically demanding work as a plumber. "I am not afraid of trying something new," he said, as he begins a new chapter following the…...

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jamaicaobserver. com > 04/21/2026 > moment-rare-distinction-collector-acquires-appleton-estate-51-year-old-cask-rum

A moment of rare distinction: Collector acquires Appleton Estate 51-year-old cask rum

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (168+ words) On April 20, an avid rum collector acquired one of the world's rarest spirits, the ultra-rare Appleton Estate 51-year-old cask rum, one of just 25 bottles available globally. Following its purchase, the historic expression was delivered directly to the collector, marking a…...

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jamaicaobserver. com > 04/20/2026 > even-better-hurricane-melissa

Even better after Hurricane Melissa

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (729+ words) SAVANNA-LA-MAR, Westmoreland " While some businesses shuttered their doors for good, despite a battering from Hurricane Melissa last October, Eleven Restaurant and Lounge made the decision to go full speed ahead. "Our staff were the driving force behind our decision to…...

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jamaicaobserver. com > 04/08/2026 > rockhouse-announces-rousseau-sisters-new-culinary-directors

Rockhouse announces Rousseau Sisters as new culinary directors

3+ week, 1+ day ago  (258+ words) Kingston-based chefs Michelle and Suzanne Rousseau, popularly known as the Rousseau Sisters, are the new culinary directors of Rockhouse Restaurant, a leading fine-dining destination in Negril. Their new culinary programme officially launches the first week of June 2026, introducing a brand…...

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jamaicaobserver. com > 04/02/2026 > ripple-effect-middle-east-conflict-global-food-security

The Ripple Effect: Middle East Conflict and Global Food Security

4+ week, 1+ day ago  (502+ words) A chokepoint in the global energy system Shipping disruptions and global food trade Beyond its role in energy and fertiliser markets, the Strait of Hormuz also serves as a major chokepoint for international shipping. Large volumes of commodities, including agricultural…...

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jamaicaobserver. com > 04/02/2026 > campari-lyme-mixology

Campari does Lyme and Mixology

4+ week, 1+ day ago  (175+ words) Campari officially set the tone for the Carnival season with a high-energy Lyme and Mixology Experience at 23 Dominica Drive in New Kingston on Thursday, March 26, and if this was any indication, the road will be nothing short of electric. Bringing…...

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jamaicaobserver. com > 04/02/2026 > alta-night-argentine-excellence

Alta: A Night of Argentine Excellence

4+ week, 1+ day ago  (523+ words) A symphony of flavours took centre stage at Steakhouse on the Verandah on Thursday, March 26, as the Select Brands team presented Alta " a curated wine-tasting and dining showcase featuring selections from the Catena Zapata Wine catalogue. Taking guests through the…...

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jamaicaobserver. com > 04/01/2026 > appleton-estate-delivers-zimi-seh-beach-2026

Appleton Estate delivers at Zimi Seh Beach 2026

1+ mon, 5+ hour ago  (349+ words) The highly anticipated Appleton Estate Zimi Seh Beach event brought a wave of energy and authentic island flavour to Jamaica's north coast on Sunday, March 29, 2026. Thousands of locals and visitors flocked to Puerto Seco Beach to experience a vibrant fusion…...