Tourist In My Own City

I have come to the realization that I often have a hard time living in the moment. My anxiety can lead me to spiral into constant overthinking that can consume my attention, rather than whatever it is I’m doing at the moment. My phone is another...

Editorial | Tourism and growth

THE GOVERNMENT’S reaching for advice on how Jamaica can make tourism deliver more to the wider society is an obviously positive development. But while The Gleaner welcomes the move, we hope that the proposed study won’t be conducted in a silo, or...

Seiveright unveils strategy to sharpen Jamaica’s manufacturing competitiveness

WESTERN BUREAU: Delano Seiveright, the state minister in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce (MIIC), says Jamaica’s manufacturing sector is poised for renewed growth under a comprehensive strategy that seeks to sharpen...

Tropical Storm Melissa poses flash flood and landslide risks in tourist areas

Published on Oct. 22, 2025, 4:58 PMUpdated on Oct. 22, 2025, 6:30 PM Tropical Storm Melissa brings heavy rainfall and flooding risks to Hispaniola and Jamaica this week Melissa is forecast to bring heavy rainfall to parts of the Dominican...

Melissa Could Become One Of The STRONGEST Hurricanes On Record… BAHAMAS WE MUST WATCH THIS! JAMAICA and CUBA MUST PREPARE!

MELISSA: Very tricky and uncertain forecast. First image is the hand drawn scenarios the way it seems. Second image is every computer model we have that ran today. The short is a slower developing storm is more likely to take track A (or something...

Bartlett urges tourism sector to heighten readiness for Tropical Storm Melissa

With Tropical Storm Melissa inching closer to Jamaica, Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett is urging industry players and visitors to act swiftly to protect lives and property, describing preparedness as “the foundation of recovery.” Speaking ahead...

Johnny Cash Wrote A Song About His Haunted Experience In Jamaica, “The Ballad of Annie Palmer”

Inspired by a true, and spooky, story. Johnny Cash owned a home called Cinnamon Hill, which was in Jamaica, and was a place that he and his family would vacation at often. In fact, in December of 1981, the family was robbed at gunpoint at their...

Jamaican Women of Florida to host annual ‘Run-A-Boat’ Cultural Festival in Pembroke Pines

The Jamaican Women of Florida (JWOF) will once again bring the warmth and vibrancy of Jamaican culture to South Florida at their annual Run-A-Boat Cultural Festival, set for Saturday, November 8, 2025, from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Holy Sacrament...

St. Albans man indicted in hit-and-run collision that killed South Jamaica man in April: NYPD

Emergency responders worked to extricate a pedestrian who was trapped beneath a vehicle that struck him on Linden Boulevard in South Jamaica on April 24. The man was pronounced dead the next day. Image capture via @japneetsinghforny on Instagram A...

Jamaican airports generate over $9 billion in revenue

Jamaica’s two main airports brought in more than $9 billion for the Pacific Airport Group. JAMAICA’S two key international airports brought in an estimated US$60.64 million ($9.67 bilion) in revenue during the third quarter for concession operator...

British-Jamaican Designer Grace Wales Bonner Makes History at Hermès

Days ago, French luxury house Hermès announced British-Jamaican designer Grace Wales Bonner as its new Creative Director of Menswear, marking a defining moment in fashion history. The 34-year-old is now the first Black woman to lead the storied...

Tropical Storm Melissa threatens Jamaica as Bahamians there prepare

The forecasted track of Tropical Storm Melissa as at 11am on October 22, 2025. By KEILE CAMPBELL Tribune Staff Reporter kcampbell@tribunemedia.net TROPICAL Storm Melissa intensified in the Caribbean yesterday, prompting a hurricane watch for parts...

Holland America Line and Pan Am® Invite Guests to Experience the Golden Age of Travel

Two icons of travel—Pan Am® and Holland America Line—announced the launch of the first-ever cruise that will trace original flying Clipper routes across the Caribbean, Mexico and Latin America. The 28-Day Pan Am 100th Anniversary Legendary Voyage...

NY radio program remembers Jamaican folk hero Allan’ Skill’ Cole

Celebrated Jamaican footballer player and cultural figure Allan ‘Skill’ Cole (R) sharing lens time with Louis Grant (Irie Jam Radio, NY) and Niambe McIntosh, daughter of reggae icon Peter Tosh, at the annual Peter Tosh Symposium in Kingston,...

Tropical Storm Melissa to Hit Jamaica this Week

Photo: National Hurricane Center The 2025 Atlantic hurricane season is not yet dead, as another storm is brewing in the Caribbean. Tropical Storm Melissa is barreling toward Jamaica and Haiti on Wednesday morning, moving at 7 mph from its position...

Jamaica Positioning Itself As Premier Destination for Medical Care – Dr. Chang

Minister of National Security and Peace, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, says Jamaica is positioning itself as a premier destination for medical care that blends high-quality treatment with Jamaica’s renowned hospitality and leisure offerings. Addressing...

Canadian Seniors Are Split: Some Are Putting U.S. Travel Back On Their Radar For One Sentimental Reason We Can't Argue With

After nearly a year of Canadians boycotting trips to the United States, there may finally be a glimmer of hope for the American travel industry. The World Travel and Tourism Council estimates that the decline could cost the U.S. $12.5 billion this...

CGC tightens oversight as Jamaica prepares to open first casino

Dennis Chung (right), chief technical director of the Financial Investigations Division, and Cleveland Allen, CEO of the Casino Gaming Commission, mark the signing of an inter-agency MOU designed to strengthen Jamaica’s anti-money laundering...

Jamaica joins historic four-nation bid to host 2031 FIFA Women’s World Cup

Jamaica is poised to make sporting history as part of a powerful four-nation alliance bidding to host the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2031, joining forces with the United States, Mexico, and Costa Rica. - Advertisement - The joint effort, formally...

Ruthlyn James | Jamaica’s silence on neurodevelopmental crisis is deafening

HUNDREDS OF children are punished for neurological differences their schools cannot name. In truth, they are dysregulated, unassessed, and abandoned by a system decades behind the science. That scene is no metaphor; it is daily reality in...