Nicole Watson

Aug 18, 2024 | jamaica-gleaner.com | Nicole Watson

Sun Lust to Sun Plus: Niche Tourism in the Caribbean, edited by Acolla Lewis-Cameron and Leslie-Ann Jordan, provides a comprehensive exploration of niche tourism markets in the Caribbean. The book delves into the evolution of tourism in the region, highlighting the shift from traditional sun-seeking vacations (i.e. Sun Lust of the past) to a more specialised and diverse travel experience (i.e. the Sun Plus of the future).

Jun 23, 2024 | jamaica-gleaner.com | Nicole Watson

By Such a Parting Light by Barbara Lalla is a heart-warming and sobering novel that tells a story of loss, love, and resilience, while capturing the essence of relationships and the impact of shared memories. Set in Trinidad, the story is centred around the protagonists, Mark and Stella, who face the challenges of ageing and the sudden loss of their daughter and son-in-law in a disastrous event, leaving them to raise three young children.

May 17, 2024 | jdsupra.com | Michael Cottone |Nicole Watson |Chris Wilson

Gov. Bill Lee recently signed into law Public Chapter 950, which creates significant changes in how Tennessee's franchise tax is calculated. Until now, the franchise tax has been calculated based on 1) a taxpayer's "apportioned net worth" or 2) the "actual value" of the taxpayer's real or tangible property owned or used in Tennessee (the Alternative Measure), whichever was greater.

Oct 17, 2023 | commonslibrary.parliament.uk | Nicole Watson |Nikki Sutherland

Ports and green energyPorts have an important role to play in delivering offshore renewable technologies, such as offshore and floating offshore wind (FLOW), as well as wave and tidal power. Industry groups, such as Associated British Ports, have also expressed interest in developing seaports as hubs for ‘green’ hydrogen.

Oct 1, 2023 | jamaica-gleaner.com | Nicole Watson

“I thank God for teaching me the secrets of persevering … I know that I will overcome.” This quote is a perfect reflection of the story of overcoming that is portrayed by Maxine James in her book, After the Rain. Using a collection of memories and experiences, interspersed with poems and biblical anecdotes, James shares her journey of growing up in the hills of St Mary, Jamaica, to immigrating to Alberta, Canada, as a young woman.