The Latest Breaking News from Jamaica

‘Opening the lid of a horrible secret’: Jamaicans confront enslavement with taboo-busting stories on screen

As violent spirits are unleashed in Sky’s Possession, observers see confident creatives reclaiming the island’s narratives in a form of ‘cultural reparation’

The Guardian - UK · Oct 16

Jamaica says slavery reparations petition to be heard by UK privy council in March 2027

Jamaica’s minister of culture says UK has until November this year to file its case following referral by King Charles

The Guardian - UK · Oct 16

Devastating Raul Jimenez Injury Update Could Prove Catastrophic for Mexico

El Tri’s star center forward will be out for an extended period with a knee injury.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 15

Serena Williams helped build Jamaica school for 80 preschool children in 2016

Serena Williams has taken an admirable step towards education by contributing to the Salt Marsh Basic School in Trelawny, Jamaica. This school provides free preschool education to local children, significantly improving their access to learning. By physically participating in the building process alongside other volunteers, Williams showcased the value of…

The Times of India · Oct 8

Grace Chicken Vienna Sausages Illegally Imported From Jamaica Reached Stores in Florida, Texas and Three Other States

USDA warns Grace chicken Vienna sausages illegally imported from Jamaica reached stores in five states. No illnesses reported. How to check cans.

Medical Daily · Oct 8

Thatcherism via the Walkman: Stuart Hall’s British cultural studies preserved online

Project lead says it celebrates ‘incredible contributions’ Jamaica-born sociologist made to Britain’s culture

The Guardian - UK · Oct 7

Jamaica struggles to recover a year after Hurricane Melissa hit as peak tourism season looms

Jamaica’s once flourishing tourism sector is struggling to regain its footing nearly a year after Hurricane Melissa slammed into the island as a Category 5 storm

The Independent UK · Oct 1

74 People Who Are Probably Having A Day Way Worse Than Yours

Sometimes even the best-laid plans can fall apart, and there’s nothing you can do about it, except wring your hands and hope for the best. The folks on this list experienced something like that and, fortunately (for us), shared photos that captured the moment it all went wrong.

Bored Panda · Oct 1

In 2018 Rihanna’s foundation used solar power to strengthen Caribbean healthcare

Rihanna’s Clara Lionel Foundation has expanded its philanthropic work beyond emergency aid by helping Caribbean health clinics prepare for hurricanes. Since 2018, the foundation has supported stronger healthcare infrastructure and solar power systems designed to keep essential services operating during power disruptions. Its wider work spans health, education, climate resilience…

The Times of India · Oct 1

Bob Marley’s Kingston home became a museum in 1987, preserving his personal treasures decades later

In 1975, Bob Marley purchased 56 Hope Road in Kingston, Jamaica, and turned the property into his home, creative base and a place closely connected with the final years of his life. The 19th-century house later became a museum after Marley’s death in 1981. Six years later, his wife, Rita…

The Times of India · Sep 27