Global Affairs
Jamaica to petitions King Charles over slavery reparations
Culture Minister Olivia Grange said the petition will ask the King to refer three questions to the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council, Jamaica’s highest court.
Jamaica
Sports
NOCK partners with Jamaica in landmark deal
Speaking at the signing ceremony, NOC-K President Shadrack Maluki highlighted the complementary strengths of both countries. The agreement was signed in Kingston at the Jamaica Pegasus alongside JOA President C...
Entertainment
Vybz Kartel to headline Talanta East Afrika festival in Nairobi
Born Adidja Azim Palmer on January 7, 1976, Vybz Kartel has become one of dancehall’s most influential figures, earning nicknames such as Worl’ Boss, Teacha, and the King of Dancehall.
Global Affairs
‘We are shaken’: Artists rally support for hurricane-hit Jamaica
Sean Paul has committed $50,000 to Food For The Poor Jamaica and said the pressure of trying to help those in need has taken a toll.
Global Affairs
Destruction and despair in Jamaica as Hurricane Melissa leaves 19 dead
Many residents are salvaging what little they can from damaged homes. Water and food supplies have become scarce in some places, forcing families to rely on emergency assistance. With roads cut off and communic...
Global Affairs
King Charles urges climate action after Hurricane Melissa devastates Jamaica
The King used the message to renew his global call for urgent environmental action, warning that the record-breaking storm should serve as a stark reminder of the world’s growing imbalance with nature.
Global Affairs
Hurricane Melissa leaves Caribbean islands reeling as death toll rises
Prime Minister Andrew Holness described the destruction as “total devastation,” reporting that 80 to 90 percent of roofs were torn from homes, hospitals, schools, and government buildings. Many residents remain...
Global Affairs
Hurricane Melissa batters the Caribbean as Jamaica faces catastrophic landfall
In its latest advisory, the NHC described the storm as “catastrophic and life-threatening,” warning that conditions would intensify overnight. At 18:00 GMT Monday, Melissa was positioned around 145 miles (233 k...
Sports
Jamaican star Shelly Ann Fraser-Pryce qualifies for 9th world athletics championships
The excellent Fraser-Pryce, a three-time Olympic gold medalist and 10-time world champion, clocked 10.91sec to finish third in the women's 100m final and secure a berth for the World Championships in Tokyo in S...