Jamaica’s Bamboo Craft Industry: Tradition, Innovation, and Economic Promise

Jamaica’s bamboo craft industry blends deep-rooted tradition with modern opportunity. For centuries, bamboo has been part of rural Jamaican life—used to make fences, furniture, baskets, and cooking utensils. Today, as the world looks for sustainable alternatives to plastic and wood, bamboo is gaining renewed attention. Jamaica is uniquely positioned to turn this humble plant into…

The Importance of Water Resources in Jamaica

Water is life. Nowhere is this more evident than in Jamaica, where water resources shape nearly every aspect of the country’s environment, economy, and society. From lush rainforests to bustling cities, from agriculture to tourism, Jamaica’s development depends on the sustainable management of its freshwater supply. Yet, growing pressures — both natural and human-made —…