Read the latest news from regional and global sources, presenting different voices and perspectives.
Tourism bill is step in the right direction
The Gleaner
·
July 7, 2025
THE EDITOR, Madam: I am writing in response to the article ‘Airbnb jitters’ published on July 3 where Opposition Leader Mark Golding raised concerns on the proposed Tourism Sector Regulation Bill. We respectfully acknowledge and appreciate his...
Oceanpointe homeowners come good for needy Lucea students
The Gleaner
·
August 2, 2025
WESTERN BUREAU: In a show of generosity, the residents of Oceanpointe, one of the newer residential communities in Hanover, have donated approximately 1,000 backpacks with school supplies and offered five scholarships valued at J$20,000 to needy...
US deports immigrants from Jamaica, Cuba and other countries to African kingdom of Eswatini
The Daily Citizen - Arkansas
·
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — The United States sent five immigrants it says were convicted of serious crimes to the African nation of Eswatini, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security said — an expansion of the Trump administration's largely...
Al Gharafa SC signs Jamaican Mason Holgate
The Peninsula
·
July 16, 2025
Doha, Qatar: Al Gharafa Sports Club (SC) signed Jamaican Mason Holgate on a two-year deal from English club Everton. The club announced the signing on its official X account, confirming that the 28-year-old underwent medical tests in Doha ahead of...
EXPEDIA LAUNCHES FIRST-EVER ISLAND HOT LIST, BACKED BY GLOBAL TRAVEL DATA
Santa Maria Times - California
·
SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 15, 2025-- Today, Expedia ® released the 2025 Island Hot List, the definitive guide to island travel based on verified data and traveler insights. The inaugural curated report reveals global interest for islands is up...
US deports immigrants from Jamaica, Cuba, and other countries to the African kingdom of...
Dayton Daily News - Ohio
·
In a late-night post on X on Tuesday, Homeland Security Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin said the five men sent to Eswatini, who are citizens of Vietnam, Jamaica, Cuba, Yemen and Laos, had arrived on a deportation plane. She said they were...
Three teenagerss sought for shooting into a crowd near the Jamaica LIRR station: NYPD
AM New York Metro
·
July 16, 2025
Cops are looking for three suspects who were involved in a shooting incident near the LIRR Jamaica train station on the night of July 7. Photos courtesy of the NYPD Police from the 103rd Precinct in Jamaica are looking for three teenagers who were...
Preparing for the hurricane season with smart insurance solutions
Jamaica Observer
·
August 3, 2025
Jacinth Brown. As Jamaica progresses through the 2025 hurricane season, the conversation around insurance has taken on a broader dimension, moving beyond property protection to include the health and security of people. For BCMG Insurance Brokers,...
Bold new chapter for Jamaica’s National Stadium
Irie FM
·
July 17, 2025
The National Stadium in Kingston is set to undergo a grand transformation, with construction on a state-of-the-art facility scheduled to begin in 2026 and full completion anticipated by 2029. The ambitious redevelopment was unveiled during a press...
Jamaica To Launch Regularisation Process for Undocumented Dominican Nationals
Nevis Pages
·
July 7, 2025
Source: CNW In a landmark move hailed as a humanitarian and diplomatic triumph, the Government of Jamaica has agreed to initiate a regularisation process for Dominican citizens living in the country without legal immigration status. The...
Creole Food Festival promises to bring culinary excellence to Miami Beach
WSVN 7 - Florida
·
July 16, 2025
The Creole Food Festival is here! It’s the Olympics of Creole flavors, with no running. Just a ton of eating. Appetite — check. Loose waist pants — check. You can never be too prepared for the Creole Food Festival. Kechi Okpala, Creole Food...
NEW TRAVEL ESSENTIALS RETAIL LOCATIONS FEATURING PRODUCTS FROM NEW YORK BUSINESSES ANNOUNCED FOR NEW TERMINAL ONE AT JOHN F. KENNEDY INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
WV News - West Virginia
·
Port Authority, New Terminal One Operator and Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield Unveil Best-in-Class Retail Experiences to Offer High-Quality Products from Local Entrepreneurs Amid Mix of National and Global Brands WHSmith North America to Partner with...
A Fusion of Fire and Flavour: Hospitality Collab Celebrates Jamaican Independence
Hospitality Business
·
July 16, 2025
Renowned Chef Gareth Stewart and award-winning Mixologist Adam Neal (Director of Parasol & Company) are joining forces next month to bring to life a bold, Jamaican-inspired menu and cocktail pairing. To be hosted at Advieh Restaurant & Bar,...
China tops development assistance to Jamaica in 2024
Jamaica Observer
·
July 16, 2025
China’s combined portfolio of loans and grants to Jamaica in 2024 totalled US$409.7 million or approximately $64.4 billion. The People’s Republic of China last year emerged as the leading contributor of official development assistance (ODA) to...
Letter of the Day | Where is Jamaica’s future beyond beaches and reggae?
The Gleaner
·
July 14, 2025
THE EDITOR, Madam: I have been fortunate enough to travel to many countries outside of Jamaica and the Caribbean. Yet, every time I return home, I am left with the unsettling feeling that our path to real development is not blocked by foreign...
US deports migrants from Jamaica, Cuba, and other countries to Africa's Eswatini
Naharnet
·
The United States sent five migrants it describes as "barbaric" criminals to the African nation of Eswatini in an expansion of the Trump administration's largely secretive third-country deportation program, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security...
Jamaican Producer Launches First Creative Compound of its Kind – The Complex
South Florida Caribbean News
·
July 6, 2025
The Complex (concept image) Kingston, Jamaica – Despite being featured in global blockbusters like “James Bond: No Time to Die”, “How Stella Got Her Groove Back”, “Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl”, and many more, Jamaica...
Inside The Tryall Club: Jamaica’s Billionaire Playground Of Heritage, Sport And Elegance
Forbes
·
The Great House at The Tryall Club stands as the estate’s architectural and cultural heart—a former 19th-century sugar plantation house, now lovingly preserved as a symbol of Jamaica’s layered history and refined hospitality. Elite Media Concepts...
U.S. deports immigrants from Jamaica, Cuba, and other countries to African kingdom of Eswatini
Pittsburgh Tribune Review - Pennsylvania
·
July 16, 2025
CAPE TOWN, South Africa — The United States sent five immigrants it describes as “barbaric” criminals to the African nation of Eswatini in an expansion of the Trump administration’s largely secretive third-country deportation program, the U.S....
US deports immigrants from Jamaica, Cuba and other countries to the African kingdom of Eswatini
The Gazette - Colorado
·
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — The United States sent five immigrants it says were convicted of serious crimes to the African nation of Eswatini, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security said — an expansion of the Trump administration's largely...