Jamaica’s silent hunger amid tropical abundance

Across the Caribbean female-headed households are more likely to experience food insecurity. As an economist with a front-row seat to Jamaica’s fiscal dramas I’ve long charted the highs of our gross domestic product (GDP) surges and the lows of...

WATCH: #EyeOnMelissa: NWA clears critical drains in St Mary

ST MARY, Jamaica — Councillor Daedre Moulton of the Jamaica Labour Party says efforts are underway to clear critical drains across St Mary Western as part of flood mitigation works being carried out by the National Works Agency (NWA). “We are here...

13 best flower markets for buying beautiful blooms

While Carmy Berzatto, head chef in The Bear, barely has time to eat, never mind stop to smell the roses, when he’s off-duty the actor Jeremy Allen White is rarely photographed without a large bouquet. As Jimmy Fallon recently joked when White was...

Jamaica projected to earn US$4.6 billion from tourism this year

Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett says the island is projected to earn nearly $5 billion from increased tourist arrivals this year. Speaking in the House of Representatives on Tuesday afternoon, Minister Bartlett said Jamaica's tourism sector is...

Duke of Earle continues to strengthen ties between Jamaicans abroad and homeland

Jamaicans from within the diaspora pause for a group photo during the recent 26th anniversary of Duke of Earle’s Homecoming Tour at Sandals Royal Caribbean. The group, which was 135 strong, is joined by Bevan Earle (seated, left); General Manager...

Caribbean Sea’s new compact for survival: Reflections from COP18

Commentary Newsday 2 Hrs Ago Alberto Pacheco Capella - ALBERTO PACHECO CAPELLA TODAY, October 24, marks United Nations Day, our 80th anniversary under the theme The Future We Want: The UN We Need: Reaffirming Our Collective Commitment to...

Dry Spell Continues with a Warm Weekend

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - A series of cold fronts will drop south across Florida in the next several days, bringing a wide range of weather changes. The only thing we will NOT see is….Rain. As the first front approaches this weekend, our temps and...

Jamaican fishers worried about US military strikes in Caribbean Sea

There are concerns among Jamaican fishers that they could be subjected to military strikes by the United States in the Caribbean Sea. Washington has carried out four strikes against alleged drug cartels since September. In the latest deadly strike...

Jamaica vs Bermuda Prediction and Betting Tips | October 14th 2025

Jamaica will invite Bermuda to the National Stadium Independence Park in the third round of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers on Tuesday. The Reggae Boyz have six points from two games and trail Curacao by one point in the Group B standings. The...

Jamaica wants to woo back party-loving Brits

Jamaica tourism officials are hopeful that additional flights from British Airways, Virgin Atlantic and TUI next summer will reverse a decline in British visitors. UK visitor numbers peaked at 230,000 in 2024, making it the biggest Caribbean...

Melissa storm threatens Caribbean with catastrophic flooding, could unleash dangerous storm conditions on US East Coast

Tropical Storm Melissa is intensifying into a major hurricane as it slowly churns through the Caribbean, threatening to become a “slow-motion disaster” for Jamaica, Haiti, and the Dominican Republic. With sustained winds and a forward speed of...

Best Tui deals for winter sun holidays – starting from £293 per person

If the shorter days and cooler weather have you itching for some last-minute winter sun, look no further. Package holiday giant Tui has some tempting winter sun holiday deals for 2025 and 2026, helping you escape the chill for less. Whilst...

Montserratian Calypsonian “Shorty” Baker Dies in Jamaica After Weeks Awaiting UK Medical Evacuation

Montserratian calypsonian and mechanic Landis “Shorty” Baker has died in Jamaica, ending a months-long struggle for urgent medical care that Opposition MLA and former Premier Donaldson Romeo had repeatedly described as “inhumane and...

'Everybody in the community loves Rocky's' | Beloved Blount County Jamaican restaurant returns as food truck

Rocky Williams and his family have been serving Jamaican food in Blount County for decades and have re-opened their eatery as a food truck. BLOUNT COUNTY, Tenn. — Rocky Williams and his family are used to serving people Jamaican classics like jerk...

Romeo Renews Appeal for UK Action as Shorty’s Condition Worsens in Jamaica

Opposition MLA and former Premier Donaldson Romeo has written again to the Governor of Montserrat and UK officials, urging immediate humanitarian action to save Montserratian calypsonian and mechanic Landis “Shorty” Baker, whose condition in...

Jamaica sets new 2030 tourism targets of 5 million US visitors

Jamaica’s Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, has wrapped up the first phase of a Global Marketing Blitz, unveiling ambitious new Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for the island’s top three source markets — the United Kingdom, Canada, and...

"Just that we are rewriting history"- Oblique Seville opens up about the rise of Jamaican athletes after defeating Noah Lyles at World Championships

Oblique Seville opened up about the rise of Jamaican athletes after winning the gold medal in the men's 100m at the World Athletics Championships held in Tokyo. The Jamaican athlete defeated Noah Lyles and fellow teammate Kishane Thompson to win...

Why My Family Prioritizes Playcations Over Vacations—Plus, How to Plan One

I have been traveling the world for more than 20 years. I booked my first vacation shortly after I turned 21—to Las Vegas, of course. I’ve traversed the I-95 corridor, stopping at hotels and motels along the way. And I’ve visited Jamaica, Mexico,...

Air Peace To Launch Monthly Charter Flights To Antigua, Barbados, Jamaica, Trinidad & Tobago Dec 21

October 17, (THEWILL) — West and Central Africa’s largest carrier, Air Peace, is set to launch a monthly commercial charter service between Lagos and Accra to Antigua and Barbados, connecting Jamaica and Trinidad & Tobago, commencing December 21,...

What is happening to Jamaica?

Notwithstanding the positive trends in the macroeconomic data, the reduction in murders, low unemployment, improved infrastructure, a booming tourism sector, and other so-called indicators of “prosperity”, it is fair to say that Jamaica is sliding...