Jamaica

Jamaican athlete Kishane Thompson, joyfully posed on the podium holding his silver medal earned in the men’s 100 meters track event of the Paris 2024 Olympic games at the Stade de France stadium.

Kishane Thompson: Jamaica’s New sprint Sensation

6th of August 2024

The Government of Jamaica, under the guidance on Prime Minister Andrew Holness, launched the REACH and REBUILD programme that involves housing grant to benefit families whose homes were completely destroyed or damaged as a result of Hurricane Beryl.

Jamaica unveils comprehensive Aid programme of $1 billion for Hurricane Beryl victims

6th of August 2024

Justice Winston Anderson appoints President of CCJ until September. Picture Credits: Fb accounts

Justice Winston Anderson appoints President of CCJ until September

6th of August 2024

Jamaica will be producing no finalist in the impending finals of the women’s 200m race of the 2024 Paris Olympics, a rather rare event for the regional sprint factory.

Jamaica falls short in women’s 200m final at Paris Olympics 2024

6th of August 2024

A nail-biting experience at the Stade de France as Rajindra Campbell wrote his name in the history, to be remembered for becoming the first Jamaican man to win an Olympic medal in throwing event.

Jamaica: Rajindra Campbell secure historic silver in Men’s shotput at Paris Olympics

5th of August 2024

Jamaica: A taxi operator was reportedly robbed of and beaten by three men who were dressed as females, on Friday, August 2, at a house on Gerbera Drive in Mona, St Andrew.

Jamaica: Cabbie robbed of and beaten by men disguised as female

5th of August 2024

Shericka Jackson withdraws from 100m in Paris Olympics 2024. Picture Credits: Fb accounts

Shericka Jackson withdraws from 100m in Paris Olympics 2024

1st of August 2024

In a landmark decision, the Jamaican Court of Appeal has ruled that dancehall entertainer Vybz Kartel, and his three co-accused will not be retried for the 2011 killing of Clive 'Lizard' Williams.

Vybz Kartel and co-accused walk free: No Retrial for high-profile 2011 murder case

1st of August 2024

MVP Track Club coach Stephen Francis is not convinced Jamaica will be able to field a full team for the women's 4x100m relay at the Paris Olympics.

Jamaica: Deep concerns over Women’s 4x100m relay team amid Olympic controversies

31st of July 2024

Rachel Silvera to represent Jamaica at Miss Universe 2024. Picture Credits: Fb accounts

Rachel Silvera to represent Jamaica at Miss Universe 2024

30th of July 2024

Jamaica: High-profile prisoners have used swallowing SIM cards as a tactic to frustrate prison authorities and restricting them from acquiring devices for forensic examination in search of contacts, conversations, and plots.

Prisoners ingest SIM cards to thwart Law Enforcement

30th of July 2024

Edmund Bartlett receives doctorate in Hospitality & Tourism Management. Picture Credits: Fb accounts

Edmund Bartlett receives doctorate in Hospitality & Tourism Management

29th of July 2024

The Ministry of Local Government and Community Development, in partnership with the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), staged the Hurricane Roof Strap Expo on Friday at JAG Myers Park in Black River, St Elizabeth.

Jamaica: Building back Better, Government initiative for hurricane-resilient homes using roof straps

29th of July 2024

Jamaica: Early Sunday morning, approximately 35 Haitians were found in Kensington, East Portland. They are reportedly at present in police custody.

Jamaica: 35 Haitians Found in East Portland, Amid Ongoing Migration Crisis

28th of July 2024

Sangster International Airport claims Caribbean’s Leading Airport for 16th consecutive year. Picture Credits: Fb accounts

Sangster International Airport claims World Travel Award for 16th consecutive year

27th of July 2024

Jamaica: The Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) is advising that the imposition of the toll on the May Pen to Williamsfield leg of Highway 2000 will be deferred to August 17.

Jamaica halts Highway tolls to aid acceleration of Beryl recovery

26th of July 2024

Jamaica: A massive fire on Thursday afternoon destroyed the Central Power Point Church of God along Winter Road in Mandeville,

Jamaica: Fire engulfs Central Power Point Church in Mandeville, Community vows to Rebuild

26th of July 2024

Avelo Airlines to launch 18 new non-stop routes, offer twice weekly to Jamaica. Picture Credits: Fb accounts

Avelo Airlines to launch 18 new non-stop routes, offer twice weekly to Jamaica

26th of July 2024

Prime Minister Andrew Holness has announced a major initiative to reclaim Spanish Town from criminal gangs with the construction of a $2.2 billion divisional police headquarters.

PM Andrew Holness to Invest $2.2 Billion for construction of Police Headquarters to revitalize Spanish town

25th of July 2024

The Government of Jamaica, through the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, is to launch a $400,000 housing grant programme to benefit families whose homes were completely destroyed or damaged as a result of Hurricane Beryl.

Jamaica Government Announces $400K Housing Grants for Hurricane Beryl Recovery

24th of July 2024