Local NewsConsul General Rejects Claims Prime Minister Holness Was Denied U.S. Diplomatic Courtesies
Jamaica’s Consul General to New York, Oliver Mair, has forcefully rejected online reports alleging that Prime Minister Andrew Holness was made to wait in standard immigration lines at John F.
Local NewsOceanfront Villa Resort in Ocho Rios Listed for $9.95 Million Seeking Investment Partner
An oceanfront villa resort in Ocho Rios on Jamaica’s northern coast is seeking an investment partner, entering the commercial real estate market with an asking price of US$9.95 million.
Local NewsMcBride Caribbean supports three schools
McBride Caribbean Limited, the parent company of the Beep, Bop and Go brands, has donated to three Jamaican schools to support their recovery and development following Hurricane Melissa.
Local NewsJamaican-Canadian supercentenarian Isnet May Oldfield remembered as a life of courage and learning
The family of Jamaican-Canadian Isnet May Oldfield, who died on September 30 at age 110, is remembering her life as one "filled with courage, faith, generosity, family, and an unwavering determination to keep learning an…
Local NewsDominica Police to Hand-Deliver DNA Samples to Jamaica in Jerbiah Paul Death Probe
ROSEAU, Dominica — Dominica's Police Commissioner Lincoln Corbett says Jamaica has approved the receipt of DNA samples for testing, as investigators seek to formally confirm that remains found in Capuchin are those of 16…
Local NewsHaiti's Home Nations League Clash With USA Moved to Miami as Gang Violence Keeps Port-au-Prince Stadium Shut
Haiti's designated home match against the United States in the CONCACAF Nations League quarter-finals has been relocated from Kingston, Jamaica, to Nu Stadium in Miami, the confederation announced on Thursday, approving…
HealthTen diaspora Jamaicans honoured at King's House, with health and education leaders among awardees
Ten Jamaicans living in the United States and Canada were recognised across diverse fields at the National Honours and Awards ceremony at King's House on October 19, with the number of diaspora recipients rising by four…
Local NewsSix to Receive Order of Jamaica as 149 Honoured at King's House
Six Jamaicans are to receive the Order of Jamaica (OJ), the nation's fifth highest honour, at the 2026 Ceremony of Investiture and Presentation of National Honours and Awards at King's House on Monday.The OJ recipients a…
Local NewsTwo Jamaicans, Haitian national among 16 charged with US election offences
Two Jamaican men and a Haitian national are among 16 immigrants charged in the United States with election-related offences, including illegally voting in federal elections and falsely claiming US citizenship, the US Dep…
Local NewsJamaica climbs four places in WEF tourism development index, Gleaner reports
Jamaica has moved up four places in the World Economic Forum's Travel & Tourism Development Index (TTDI) 2026, rising from 82nd to 78th among the 110 economies assessed, according to the Jamaica Gleaner.
Economy FinanceLiberty Business Partners with Amazon Web Services to Bring Cloud and AI to Jamaica
Jamaica’s leading telecom provider, Liberty Business, has officially launched a partnership with Amazon Web Services (AWS), giving local companies and government agencies direct access to AWS cloud and AI services throug…
Local NewsPrivy Council Rolls Out Free Visa Process for Commonwealth Litigants Heading to London
London – The United Kingdom’s Judicial Committee of the Privy Council (JCPC) has introduced a free, streamlined visa‑application route for Commonwealth citizens who must travel to London to attend appeals at the UK Supre…
Local NewsTrinidadian Man in New York Pleads Guilty to Sex Trafficking and Kidnapping
A 33-year-old Trinidadian national and lawful U.S. resident, Chad Barclay, has pleaded guilty to sex trafficking and admitted to kidnapping six women in New York. The U.S.
Local NewsGrace & Staff links over 100 Kingston youths to Jamaica’s AI-driven digital future
More than 100 young people from Kingston and St Andrew gathered at Caribbean Maritime University on 12 August 2026 for Grace & Staff Community Development Foundation’s International Youth Day programme, "Different Commun…
Local NewsFour Seasons Hotel in New Kingston Re‑Listed at Discounted $13.5 Million
The 114‑room Four Seasons hotel on Ruthven Road in New Kingston has re‑entered the market at a reduced price of US$13.5 million, according to the latest listing from Coldwell Banker Jamaica Realty.
Economy FinanceWoodcats Invests $30 Million to Enhance Production Efficiency and Explore New Markets
Woodcats International Limited is strategically investing over US$200,000, approximately $30 million, in new equipment to bolster its operational efficiency and automate processes.
Local NewsScheduled Maintenance on Power Plants Does Not Compromise Supply, Says Minister Joel Santos
The Minister of Energy and Mines, Joel Santos, has assured that the scheduled maintenance in power generation plants will not compromise the electricity supply.
HealthU$22m relief effort bearing fruit, says US Embassy official
The US$22-million hurricane relief effort in Jamaica has shown promising results, according to US Embassy Chargé d'Affaires Scott Renner.
Local NewsHamilton's lawyers warn Williams to cease 'unwelcome contact'
Attorneys for Rae Town Councillor Rosalie Hamilton have issued a 24-hour ultimatum to Kingston Central Member of Parliament (MP) Donovan Williams, threatening Supreme Court action unless he ceases 'unwelcome contact' and…
Local NewsJamaica Seeks Lessons from Peru in Disaster Recovery and Resilient Reconstruction
As Jamaica continues to navigate the challenges of disaster recovery and resilient reconstruction, the country is turning to Peru as a model for best practices.
Local NewsBudget Debate: Holness Unveils Enhanced Tax Credits to Drive Urban Renewal
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Prime Minister Dr.
Economy FinanceBahamasair Implements Fuel Surcharge Amid Global Energy Price Shock
Bahamasair, the national flag carrier, has announced it will introduce a new fuel surcharge for all passengers in response to a dramatic 55% increase in jet fuel prices.
Local NewsUS Military Strikes Alleged Drug Vessel in Pacific, Costa Rica Extradites Ex-Official to US
The United States military recently announced a strike on an alleged drug trafficking vessel in the Eastern Pacific, resulting in the deaths of two individuals.
Local NewsIraq Coach Urges Delay of World Cup Playoffs Amid Travel Crisis
The coach of the Iraqi national football team, Graham Arnold, has requested a postponement of their upcoming World Cup playoff match against Mexico due to travel disruptions caused by regional conflicts.
Local NewsJamaican Actress Sheryl Lee Ralph Speaks Out on Cuba-Jamaica Medical Program
In a recent social media post, Jamaican-American actress Sheryl Lee Ralph weighed in on the controversial decision by Jamaica to discontinue its participation in the Cuban Medical Brigade program.
Local NewsWest Indies Cricket Team Set to Depart India After Logistical Hurdles
The West Indies senior men’s cricket team is finally set to leave India following days of uncertainty due to international airspace restrictions.
Local NewsSt Ann Shooting Sparks Concern in Retirement Community
On Saturday night, a 21-year-old man was shot and injured while walking along the main road in the Retirement district of St Ann. The police are investigating the incident but have not yet established a motive.
Local NewsIndia Dreams of Home World Cup Glory as Caribbean Faces Devastating Forest Fires
In a thrilling cricket tournament, India's T20 World Cup final is drawing massive crowds and national pride, while the Dominican Republic grapples with an escalating forest fire crisis.
Local NewsJamaica's Opposition Leader Praises Cuban Medical Brigade as 'Historic Partnership'
In a statement, Opposition Spokesman on Health Alfred Dawes of the People's National Party expressed gratitude to Cuban medical professionals who served in Jamaica for over five decades.
Local NewsJamaica Ends Controversial Cuban Medical Programme Over Labour, Legal Concerns
The Jamaican government has announced the termination of its long-standing medical programme with Cuba due to concerns over labour and legal compliance.
Local NewsCuban Security Advisers Withdraw from Venezuela Amid US Pressure
Cuban security personnel, including elite bodyguards and intelligence advisers, have been departing Venezuela as the government of Interim President Delcy Rodriguez faces escalating pressure from the United States.
TechnologyDenham Town Reels as Toddler Killed in Gang-Related Home Invasion
A three-year-old boy, Jayce Pinnock, was brutally murdered during a home invasion by gunmen in Denham Town, Kingston, early Saturday morning.
TechnologyPolitical Tensions Erupt at St Mary Health Centre Opening
The altercation raises serious concerns about the politicization of public health infrastructure and the potential to disrupt essential services.
TechnologyHolness: Security Gains Fuel Economic Ambitions as Crime Declines
Prime Minister Andrew Holness declared that Jamaica's declining murder rate is a direct result of a systematic dismantling of organized crime networks, stating that criminals are losing their territorial control.
Local NewsTrinidadian Singer Terri Lyons Wins Second Calypso Monarch Title
Terri Lyons, the daughter of soca legend Superblue and late singer Dionne Phillips, was crowned the 2026 National Calypso Monarch at Dimanche Gras in Trinidad and Tobago.
Local NewsPoland Deploys Police Amid Constitutional Court Standoff
Riot police were deployed outside Poland's Constitutional Tribunal in Warsaw following a tense political standoff triggered by the suspension of the court's president, Bogdan Swieczkowski, and his deputy, Bartlomiej Soch…
Local NewsGuyana Opposition leader, policeman jailed on cybercrime charge
Opposition Leader Azruddin Mohamed and Police Constable Ryan Greene were remanded to prison until November 24 after appearing at the Sparendaam Magistrates' Court on cybercrime charges.
Local NewsPatterson Strongly Condemns Jamaica’s UN Abstention on Cuba Embargo Resolution
Former Prime Minister PJ Patterson has strongly condemned the Holness administration over Jamaica’s decision to abstain from a United Nations General Assembly vote calling for an end to the United States embargo against…
TechnologyBinance Suffers Record $6.3 Billion Cryptocurrency Heist as Investigators Point to North Korean Hackers
Cryptocurrency exchange Binance has experienced what is recorded as the largest digital asset theft in history, with hackers making off with an estimated $6.3 billion to $9 billion across multiple blockchain networks in…