Island Records founder and hotelier Chris Blackwell was inaugurated into the Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica's (PSOJ) Hall of Fame in a glittering ceremony held at the Kingston Hilton Hotel on October 26, 2009 which saw many of Jamaica's leading business personalities in attendance.

For more than 40 years Blackwell has guided and produced some of the best popular music talent both in Jamaica and the wider international scene. Closer to home - Jimmy Cliff, Millie Small, Bob Marley, Toots & The Maytals and Sly & Robbie readily spring to mind. Further afield, Robert Palmer, Tom Waits, Roxy Music, U2, Grace Jones and The Cranberries number among many of Island's roster of stars from an international label that had its beginnings in Jamaica. More >

Photo Credit: Jamaica Observer.

Source: Al Edwards, Jamaica Observer, Friday, October 30, 2009.

After an outstanding performance at the Reggae Sumfest 2009, Tito Jackson stayed at Strawberry Hill for a few days of peace and quiet.

Photo Caption (Left to Right): Paula Surtees, General Manager of Strawberry Hill, Tito Jackson, and Olivia "Babsy" Grange, Minister of Sports, Youth and Culture

As part of Strawberry Hill's community programs, the Government of Jamaica has agreed to have the Jamaican Mounted Troop stationed in Strawberry Hill, Irish Town.

They have started patrolling and are real crowd pleasers!!

In the lounge, take a moment after your flight to sit, relax and enjoy one of our signature cocktails and a cool scented towel before transferring to the hotel. This service is complimentary to Island Outpost guests, and will immediately set the stage for the personalized and friendly customer service you will receive during their stay.

Strawberry Hill Hotel & Spa has partnered with Pulse's 9th Annual Caribbean Fashion Week (CFW) to raise funds for conservation efforts of the Jamaica Conservation and Development Trust (Source: The Gleaner, June 8, 2009). Read article >

According to the Happy Planet Index (HPI)  2.0 report published in 2009 by NEF (the New Economics Foundation), Jamaica ranked #3 as the world's happiest nation. The HPI measures the well-being of people and the ecological efficiency to support healthy and happy lives.

Visit www.happyplanetindex.org to learn more and download a copy of the report >

Mr. Lindsay Johns, writer, broadcaster and cultural critic on Colourful Radio, visits Jamaica. On his diary, Mr. Johns describes Kingston as “Urbane”, “sophisticated”, “friendly” and “safe” (Source: Lindasy Johns, London Evening Standard, July 8, 2009). Read Mr. Johns' diary >