Jamaica News

Jamaica – Transport minister predicts boost in economy following inaugural flight...

Jamaica’s aviation sector scored a spectacular milestone on Saturday with the historic arrival of an American Airlines (AA) flight from Miami, Florida, the first scheduled international commercial jet service, at Ian Fleming International Airport in Oracabessa, St Mary.

£2.7 million Small Island Developing States Capacity and Resilience (SIDAR) Programme...

This launch follows the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the UK and the Caribbean Community Climate Change Centre (CCCCC) in the amount of £2.7M in September 2023.

Jamaica: Legendary Analyst Hubert Lawrence Passes Away at 63

Veteran analyst Hubert Lawrence, who is considered the encyclopedia of Jamaican track and field, died at home on Friday. He was 63.

Jamaica to benefit from UK investment in climate change programmes

Jamaica has welcomed the United Kingdom’s (UK’s) investment of £1.7 million in the Caribbean on climate change programmes as a major boost to protect critical economic infrastructure.

Jamaica: The University Hospital of the West Indies to build modern...

In a bid to improve its infrastructure and accommodate the growing demand for health-care services, the University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI) has broken ground to reroute its ring road

Jamaica: Government Allocates $1 Billion for HIV/AIDS Response Project

To further decrease infections in high-risks groups, the Government has set aside more than $1 billion for the National HIV/AIDS Response in Jamaica Project during the 2024/2025 fiscal year.

Jamaica: Murder tally surpasses 100 mark

Jamaica has surpassed 100 murders since the start of the year, according to the latest serious crimes updates from the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF).

‘Bob Marley: One Love’ earns US$80 million globally since release

Bob Marley: One Love’ biopic garnered an estimated US$80 million globally as of Sunday following its Valentine’s Day opening.

Jamaica: 15-y-o boy charged with rape of 6-y-o girl at daycare...

A teenage boy has been accused of raping a six-year-old girl in the bathroom of a daycare in Ocho Rios, St Ann on Saturday, January 27, 2024.

Top US official travels to Jamaica, Belize to advance bilateral, regional...

Under Secretary of State for Civilian Security, Democracy and Human Rights, Uzra Zeya, will travel to Kingston, Jamaica, and Belmopan, Belize from February 19-23