Read the latest news from regional and global sources, presenting different voices and perspectives.
Loshusan New Kingston a signal of confidence in the economy – McKenzie
Loop News
·
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Desmond McKenzie, says the investment being made by the Loshusan family in the construction of a supermarket in New Kingston is a signal of confidence in the Jamaican economy. “We are...
Senior Counsel Robertha Magnus Usher Passes Away While in Jamaica
Love FM
·
July 4, 2025
Senior Counsel Robertha B. N. MagnusUsher, a respected attorney-at-law in Belize has passed away. She reportedly died in Jamaica, where she had been visiting for her mother’s funeral over the weekend. Her sudden death has left the legal community...
Jamaica To Build Caribbean’s Tallest Hotel And First Innovation Township To Redefine Montego Bay’s Tourism
Black Enterprise
·
July 2, 2025
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...
Hon. Justice Winston Anderson To Be Sworn-In As President Of The CCJ
The St Kitts Nevis Observer
·
July 4, 2025
- Advertisement - Saint Lucia – The Honourable Mr Justice Winston Anderson will be sworn in as the fourth President of the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) during the 49th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean...
St Elizabeth family receives $6.7m home through Indigent Housing Programme
Jamaica Observer
·
July 5, 2025
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (centre), Indigent Housing Programme beneficiary, Shawya Farquharson, and Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining and Member of Parliament for Saint Elizabeth...
Guyana’s CARICOM 10K team off to Jamaica; all expenses covered by MCY&S, NSC
News Room
·
July 3, 2025
Guyanese athletes Jelicia Wright, Cleveland Thomas and Timothy Smith, along with their coach Jonathan Fagundes, have arrived in Jamaica for this weekend’s CARICOM 10K Road Race in Montego Bay. The team, accompanied by James Cole, General Secretary...
LIAT to begin flights between Montego Bay and Kingston
The Nation Barbados
·
July 3, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Domestic flights between the western city of Montego Bay and Kingston are set to return after a five-year break. Regional carrier, LIAT Airlines will launch a new intra-island service on July 11, operating three times a week...
Government Open to All Parties for New Electricity Licensing Arrangement
Jamaica Information Service
·
July 1, 2025
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...
Political Ombudsman’s Office says its closely monitoring political conduct
Irie FM
·
July 2, 2025
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...
Kingston airport roundabout gets facelift with vibrant, cultural mural
Jamaica Observer
·
July 2, 2025
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 closely monitoring political conduct amid complaints
Jamaica Observer
·
July 2, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Office of the Political Ombudsman says it has already contacted both major political parties regarding complaints against their members as it maintains a watchful eye on their conduct this election season. Since March this...
Political Ombudsman investigating eight complaints received since March
Radio Jamaica
·
July 2, 2025
The Political Ombudsman says it is actively and carefully investigating eight complaints from political parties and advocacy groups since March as campaigning intensifies ahead of the general election. Details of the complaints were not provided....
$1b Solidarity Programme Underscores Gov’t’s Equity Agenda – Minister Charles Jr
Jamaica Information Service
·
July 3, 2025
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., says the $1-billion Solidarity Programme reflects the Government’s unwavering commitment to social justice, equity and the advancement of inclusive development for all Jamaicans....
Development Bank of Jamaica secures Agence française de développement grant to expand financing and build capacity for Jamaican MSMES
Loop News
·
Kingston, Jamaica – The Development Bank of Jamaica (DBJ) has signed a €400,000 grant agreement with the Agence française de développement (AFD) to support DBJ led initiatives for the growth and resilience of Jamaican micro, small and medium-sized...
NMIA Flag roundabout unveiled ‘cultural gateway’ to Kingston
Loop News
·
July 3, 2025
With a mural designed by local artists, the newly completed Norman Manley International Airport (NMIA) Flag Roundabout was officially unveiled over the weekend. The stakeholders participated in transforming Jamaica’s capital gateway into a vibrant...
Hiroshima and Nagasaki bomb survivors to visit Jamaica Saturday on the Peace Boat
The Gleaner
·
July 3, 2025
A powerful reminder of war’s lasting scars will arrive in Montego Bay this Saturday, July 5. Peace Boat Voyage 120 will dock at the Montego Freeport Cruise Ship Port with over 1,700 passengers, including three survivors of the Hiroshima and...
Sizzla surprises fans with performance at Kingston Night Market in honor of International Reggae Day
Caribbean National Weekly
·
July 3, 2025
In a moment that captured the spirit of International Reggae Day, reggae icon Sizzla Kalonji made a surprise appearance at the Kingston Night Market on Tuesday, July 1, thrilling unsuspecting patrons with an impromptu performance that turned the...
Australia, Israel PMs condemn Melbourne synagogue arson attack
Jamaica Observer
·
July 5, 2025
Inside the synagogue, some 20 people had sat down for dinner when the attack occurred (Photo: BBC) July 5, 2025 SYDNEY, Australia (AFP) — The prime ministers of Australia and Israel on Saturday condemned an arson attack on a busy Melbourne...
PNP’s Haughton hasn’t made report to political ombudsman
Jamaica Observer
·
July 3, 2025
People's National Party (PNP) standard-bearer for St James West Central Dr Andre Haughton says his poster was vandalised and he is being targeted by the Jamaica Labour Party. MONTEGO BAY, St James — People’s National Party (PNP) standard-bearer...
PNP takes issue with 'campaign-style' ads by government ministries
Radio Jamaica
·
July 3, 2025
The opposition People's National Party (PNP) has condemned the use of government resources to fund what it describes as vulgar, self-serving, political propaganda disguised as public service announcements. Opposition Spokesperson on Information...