Jamaica

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

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