News Jamaica: Jamaica is calling: What travelers need to know before they go
Between reggae music and its distinct culinary flavors, Jamaica can be found on nearly every corner of the world.
News Jamaica: Jamaica Chamber of Commerce applauds Jamaica’s most recent S&P upgrade
KINGSTON, Jamaica – The Jamaica Chamber of Commerce (JCC) on Thursday applauded the unprecedented upgrade in ratings of Jamaica’s long term financial outlook from B+ to BB- by the international rating ...
News Jamaica: Charles Jr advances Jamaica’s digital social protection agenda at ISSA regional forum in Brazil
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Minister of Labour and Social Security Pearnel Charles Jr continued Jamaica’s active engagement at the International Social Security Association Regional Social Security Forum for the Americas with a focused bilateral discussion on digital governance and the delivery of social protection services. “Our task is to develop integrated, scalable systems across government, with a focus on building integrated and scalable systems across government while ensuring that our public officers and...
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News Jamaica: Jamaica must complete the unfinished circle of independence — Buchanan
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Opposition Spokesperson on Youth and Human Rights Isat Buchanan has reaffirmed the Opposition's support for Jamaica becoming a republic while insisting that true constitutional reform must include full judicial independence and meaningful national consensus. Buchanan, making his contribution to the 2026/27 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday, argued that Jamaica should not pursue what he described as a "half-finished decolonisation" by removing the British...
News Jamaica: WI vs SL 3rd ODI weather report: Jamaica rain forecast, Sabina Park pitch report and more
India, June 8 -- Things are getting heated down in the Caribbean in this bilateral series, with the West Indies team about to take on the Sri Lanka national team in the series finale. Scheduled for June 9, 2026 (Tuesday) as the WI vs SL 3rd ODI, the match will be extremely important for the home side at the iconic Sabina Park venue. The hosts find themselves 1-0 down in the series, after suffering a dominant 41-run defeat in the first ODI, while...
News Jamaica: Jamaica's National Dance Theater Company Brings Show to South Florida Next Weekend
South Florida arts enthusiasts will soon be able to take a trip to Jamaica without getting on a boat or plane. Jamaica’s National Dance Theater Company will be transporting local audiences to the island with the sounds, movements and cultural history of Jamaica. The NDTC is a world renowned dance company, and buying a ticket…
News Jamaica: Delicious Jamaican flavors, rum punch and family ties fire up these Jazz Fest food vendors
The tropical heat of Scotch bonnet peppers, flicker of cayenne and earthy spice of jerk recipes are unifying factors across Jamaican cooking. For two Jamaican food vendors at the New
News Jamaica: The Ripple Effect: Middle East Conflict and Global Food Security
Global conflicts rarely remain confined to the regions in which they occur. In today’s interconnected world, geopolitical tensions can ripple through global supply chains, energy markets, and ...
News Jamaica: DR Congo 1 Jamaica 0 — How did the Leopards make history? What do their fans bring? What happened to the ref?
An extra-time goal from Axel Tuanzebe ensured DR Congo became the 47th team to qualify for this summer's World Cup ...
News Jamaica: Jamaica's finance minister’s appointment as deputy managing director of the IMF, a first for the region, brings plaudits and some local concerns
The IMF lauded Jamaica's remarkable economic transformation, adding that Clarke has demonstrated “it is possible to build strong institutions, to have a remarkably resilient economy [and] to overcome challenges.”
News Jamaica: Jamaica government contractor may have exposed US traveler data, including COVID-19 lab results: report
U.S. travelers who visited Jamaica when the border reopened during the pandemic may have had their data compromised, a new report suggests. A cloud storage server on Jamaica’s immigration website with ...
News Jamaica: Blended finance in Jamaica
As Jamaica rebuilds from the destructive impact of Hurricane Melissa, which laid waste to the western section of the island on October 28, a quieter yet equally transformative shift is taking place in ...
News Jamaica: Finance ministry extends Hurricane Melissa duty and GCT relief to January 15
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Ministry of Finance and the Public Service has announced a two-week extension to the relief of import duties and General Consumption Tax (GCT) in response to Hurricane Melissa. “We understand that due to the Christmas season and the intervening holidays, the capacity of shippers, freight forwarders, brokers and the ports was significantly constrained. As a result, some donors may not have had their donations arrive on...
News Jamaica: Five critical pivots Jamaica must make in 2026
If 2026 is going to be a year of stability instead of struggle Jamaica needs to make five critical pivots — both at the individual level and as a country. For decades, success in Jamaica has been ...
News Jamaica: Commentary: Structural inequality undermines Jamaica’s schools
Jamaica's education system faces deep structural failures despite strong teacher appraisals. Unequal access, poor leadership, and inadequate resources hinder progress.
News Jamaica: Miss Jamaica's family says she will return home to recover after falling off Miss Universe stage
The family of Miss Universe Jamaica 2025 and the Miss Universe Organization shared an update about Dr. Gabrielle Henry who suffered a fall on stage in November.
News Jamaica: CARILEC Reaffirms Regional Support For Jamaica
The Caribbean Electric Utility Services Corporation has reaffirmed its regional support for Jamaica following a high-level board visit to the island amid ongoing power restoration efforts after ...
