Jamaica

Beverly Ellis-Hebard, ended up flying to Jamaica in place of Jacksonville, Florida. This mistake reportedly was caused by the negligence of Frontier Airlines at the Philadelphia's Airport.

Airline Error: Passenger flown to Jamaica Instead of Florida

24th of July 2024

Jamaica: Major crimes are down by a significant 32 percent in St Elizabeth, according to Superintendent Coleridge Minto, head of the Police Division in the parish.

JAMAICA: St Elizabeth healing with Crime Rate Drop, Road Safety Rising

23rd of July 2024

A donation of US $200,000 and medical supplies from the Cayman Islands was initiated, which will be a big boost to the efforts of the Jamaican government in the restoration of normality after the devastation caused by Hurricane Beryl.

Jamaica: Cayman Islands extend Helping Hand, donating US $200K to boost Hurricane Beryl Recovery

22nd of July 2024

In a landmark ruling on July 18, 2024, the Court of Appeal in Jamaica declared that Kensington Primary School had violated the constitutional rights of a girl child by refusing her admission over the dreadlocked hairstyle.

Jamaica: Landmark Decision Upholds Rights of Dreadlocked student

19th of July 2024

PM Andrew Holness promises to contribute $1 billion to affected families of Hurricane Beryl. Picture Credits: Fb accounts

PM Andrew Holness promises to contribute $1 billion to affected families of Hurricane Beryl

19th of July 2024

CEO of TransJamaican Highway, Ivan Anderson, revealed to stakeholders the company's latest developments

TransJamaican Highway Unveils New Concession and Tech Upgrades to Enhance User Experience and Revenue

18th of July 2024

Jamaica welcomes over 105,000 visitors, marks resilience in tourism post Hurricane Beryl. Picture Credits: Fb accounts

Jamaica welcomes over 105,000 visitors, marks resilience in tourism post Hurricane Beryl

18th of July 2024

Frustration Reigned in Sheffield, Jamaica, as residents hit the streets in protest as the Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS) failed to restore electricity nearly two weeks after Hurricane Beryl.

Jamaica: Frustration Mounts as Power Outage persists in Sheffield

17th of July 2024

Kimiela 'Candy' Isaacs created history, becomes first impaired winner of Jamaica Song Competition. Picture Credits: Fb accounts

Kimiela ‘Candy’ Isaacs created history, becomes first impaired winner of Jamaica Song Competition

17th of July 2024

The excitement for the Reggae Sumfest 2024 in Jamaica still prevailed. The promoter of the festival, that initiated on July 14, stated that the event will be the best thing to happen this year.

Jamaica: Reggae Sumfest 2024 to get back to Beryl affected with ‘The Best Ever’ show

15th of July 2024

Jamaica: A daring armed robbery developed into the kidnapping of two supermarket operators in Spalding, Clarendon early Sunday afternoon.

Armed Robbery in Jamaican supermarket led to abduction of two Chinese operators

15th of July 2024

The Jamaica Railway Cooperation (JRC) has taken a leap in its tourism industry by attempting to launch the first phase of the tourist train. The train is set to run between Montpelier, St James and Appleton Manor in St Elizabeth.

Jamaica: Railway Corporation to reveal the first phase of tourist train

13th of July 2024

Caribbean Airlines, British Airways offer non-stop services to Saint Lucia. Picture Credits: Fb accounts

Caribbean Airlines, British Airways offer non-stop services to Saint Lucia

12th of July 2024

Jamaica: The Island welcomed around 55,000 visitors from July 4 to July 10, indicating recovery in the tourism industry.

Jamaica: Tourism industry thriving back with 55,000 visitors in Early July

12th of July 2024

Andrew Holness has instructed Chief of Defence Staff to mobilise the Disaster Assistance and Recovery (DART) team of the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) to aid the rebuild of houses in some of the areas hardest hit by Hurricane Beryl.

Jamaica Defence Force to help nation to bounce back post-Beryl

11th of July 2024

Grenada to receive a relief fund from the Caribbean Catastrophe Risk Insurance facility (CCRIF), an amount of US $44 million.

Grenada: CCRIF to pay relief fund of US $44 million to overcome Beryl

11th of July 2024

Jamaica losses 100% of banana crops due to Hurricane Beryl. Picture Credits: Fb accounts

Jamaica losses 100% of banana crops due to Hurricane Beryl

10th of July 2024

Bryan Levell reaching out to the Jamaica Olympic Association (JOA) for support. The JOA in response to that extended its helping hand to aid his preparation for the Paris Olympic Games 2024.

Jamaica: Rising Athlete Bryan Levell attests support from Jamaica Olympic Association

9th of July 2024

CAF donates US $800,000 to assist recovery of five Caribbean countries affected by Beryl.

Caribbean: CAF donates US $800,000 to assist recovery of five Caribbean countries

6th of July 2024

Tourism business returns, Jamaica opens airports and cruise ports. Picture Credits: Fb accounts

Tourism business returns, Jamaica opens airports and cruise ports

5th of July 2024