PNP Jamaica Time Come Road Tour rolled into western Jamaica on Saturday

The second day of the People’s National Party’s (PNP) Jamaica Time Come Island-wide Road Tour kicked off on Saturday with a vibrant start in Sam Sharpe Square, Montego Bay, St James, where supporters from across the parish gathered to greet the...

Three siblings, one goal: Olympic glory for Jamaica

The Rivers family (from second left) father Henri, children Helaina, Henniyah, and Henri IV, and mother Karen, are flanked by Andrew Salm (left), president of the Jamaica Ski Federation, and Ryan Foster, secretary general of the Jamaica Olympic...

Prime Minister Holness Champions Regional Collaboration to Advance Public Health

Jamaica’s Prime Minister and Chairman of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has reiterated the importance of regional cooperation in advancing health and wellness. Speaking during the awards ceremony for the 18th...

Chang says PNP ‘a run up and down’ like ‘mad ants’, but agrees elections are near

In declaring that the General Elections are near, Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) General Secretary, Dr Horace Chang, has likened the Opposition People’s National Party’s (PNP) campaigning across the island to that of “mad ants” running around looking...

Jamaican murderer wins legal battle in bid for asylum after claiming he can't go home due to threats from notorious gang who killed his family

By JORDANA SEAL Published: 06:07 EDT, 3 July 2025 | Updated: 06:46 EDT, 3 July 2025 A Jamaican murderer has won a legal battle in a bid for asylum after claiming that if he returned home he would be targeted by a notorious gang who killed his...

Prime minister pays tribute to veteran journalist Rickey Singh

19 Prime Minister of Barbados Mia Amor Mottley has paid tribute to veteran Caribbean journalist Rickey Singh, who passed away on Saturday in Barbados, describing him as a symbol of regional unity and journalistic integrity. In a statement released...

St. Elizabeth Family Receives $6.7m Home Through Government’s Indigent Housing Programme

A family in Brompton, St. Elizabeth, now has a safe and comfortable place to call home, following the handover of a newly constructed $6.7 million housing unit by Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, on...

JAMAICA-TRANSPORTATION – LIAT to begin flights between Montego Bay and Kingston

JAMAICA-ECONOMY – Government finalizing next phase of public sector modernization programme

CARICOM IMPACS Expects Concrete Commitments From Heads of Government

The Caribbean Community Implementation Agency for Crime and Security (CARICOM IMPACS) expects Heads of Government to translate their acknowledgment of regional security issues into concrete, time-bound and resourced commitments. This is...

Sport a Catalyst for Caribbean Growth and Youth Empowerment – Prime Minister Holness

Chairman of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and Prime Minister of Jamaica, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has described sporting initiatives like the CARICOM Road Races as among the most powerful instruments for advancing the...

Government Open to All Parties for New Electricity Licensing Arrangement

Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport Minister, Hon. Daryl Vaz, says the Government is open to all parties desirous of entering a new electricity licensing arrangement, including the current licensees. “The terms of the new arrangement...

Jamaica To Build Caribbean’s Tallest Hotel And First Innovation Township To Redefine Montego Bay’s Tourism

Jamaica unveiled plans to develop the Caribbean's tallest hotel. Jamaica is looking to transform the Caribbean’s thriving tourism industry by developing the region’s tallest hotel and first-ever Tourism Innovation Township. On June 28, Jamaica...

Mike McCallum to be buried in Jamaica, Minister Grange confirms

JAMAICAN boxing legend Mike McCallum, who passed away on May 31 at the age of 68, will be laid to rest in his homeland. The confirmation came from Jamaica’s Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Olivia Grange, in an exclusive...

Premier Wheatley attending 49th CARICOM Heads of Government Meeting in Jamaica

MONTEGO BAY, Jamaica- Premier and Minister of Finance Honourable Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) is away from the Virgin Islands from July 5 to July 9, 2025, attending the 49th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of...

Jamaica Prepares to Petition King Charles About Reparations

The government is set to take a bold legal step in its fight for reparations. It plans to petition Jamaica’s head of state, King Charles, to answer key questions on slavery compensation. Culture minister, Olivia Grange, announced the move in her...

‘Reggae music, Usain Bolt’ lure Jingle app to launch in Jamaica

It was not by chance that UK-based information technology and telecoms company Minutes Network chose Jamaica to host the official launch of the new Jingle creator app. It was deliberate. And Vladimir Emmerig told The Sunday Gleaner that the...

Kingston airport roundabout gets facelift with vibrant, cultural mural

KINGSTON, JAMAICA — The Norman Manley International Airport (NMIA) now boasts a striking new landmark, following the official unveiling of the NMIA Flag Roundabout last Friday. The revitalised roundabout features a vibrant mural titled “Traffic...

Political Ombudsman’s Office says its closely monitoring political conduct

Political Ombudsman’s Office says its closely monitoring political conduct As election campaigning intensifies ahead of the general polls expected later this year, the Political Ombudsman says there is close monitoring of the conduct of political...

Changing of the guard in the leadership of Netball Jamaica

There was a changing of the guard at the helm of Netball Jamaica following Saturday's Annual General Meeting (AGM) at The Summit in New Kingston. Director of Marketing and Sponsorship, Karen Rosen-Baugh succeeded immediate past president Tricia...