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First contact: Curaçao’s rise to the global stage

Curaçao will make its World Cup debut at the 2026 tournament in the United States, Mexico and Canada. In the first instalment of a four-part series, RFI looks at the journey of the smallest nation to qualify for the competition in its 96-year history.

Radio France Internationale

Nigeria 3-0 Jamaica: Super Eagles retain Unity Cup with comfortable victory

Super Eagles retained trophy in fourth edition of close-season tournament

Evening Standard

Nigeria vs Jamaica LIVE: Unity Cup result, latest updates and fan reaction

Super Eagles take on Reggae Boyz in close-season competition

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Bound by blood: new film highlights Jamaica’s outlawed obeah belief system

Stew Peas focuses on obeah, an enduring African magic practice in Jamaica banned by colonisers in the 1700s

The Guardian - UK

The race for oil: will Jamaica be the next country to drill and what does that mean for its green pledges?

With early tests suggesting the presence of crude oil, the Caribbean island has begun to debate whether it could justify becoming a producer

The Guardian - UK

India lose 0-2 to Jamaica in semfinal of Unity Cup

India's men's football team exited the Unity Cup 2026 semifinals after a 0-2 loss to Jamaica. Courtney Clarke scored early, and Kaheim Dixon sealed the win for Jamaica. India will now play Zimbabwe for third place. The match saw debuts for Noufal PN and Ricky Shabong. Edmund Lalrindika earned his…

The Economic Times

How to watch India vs Jamaica — stream Unity Cup 2026 for less than $1

All the ways to watch Unity Cup 2026 semi-final live streams, with India vs Jamaica friendly set to light up The Valley in London.

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Nigeria vs Zimbabwe LIVE: Unity Cup result, latest updates and fan reaction

Nigeria progress to Saturday's final and will face India or Jamaica

Evening Standard

‘It’s broken English’: MP’s attempt to speak Jamaican in parliament sparks language row

Parliamentary rule that only English is allowed has reignited debate about language, legitimacy and postcolonial identity

The Guardian - UK

Former England manager Steve McClaren lands surprise new role after leaving Jamaica

Steve McClaren is back in football after stepping down as the head coach of the Jamaican national team in November

The Independent UK

How Jamaica is fighting back six months on from Hurricane Melissa

Parts of the Caribbean island were devastated by Hurricane Melissa, but six months on Caroline Gammell and her family found an island full of life and determined to get back on its feet

The Independent UK

Woman shot dead by police in Jamaica at protest over previous police shooting

Investigation launched as video circulates online showing officer firing at vehicle and colleagues dragging away body

The Guardian - UK

Grief travel is booming as mourners turn to healing retreats and wellness escapes

From Greek spa retreats to psychedelic healing breaks in Jamaica, a growing number of travellers are booking grief-focused getaways to process loss, trauma and heartbreak away from everyday life.

Euronews

Queens woman goes on a Jamaican birthday trip, then her family gets a terrifying message: ‘Call the cops… Look at my location’

She had turned 35 the same day.

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5 Photos of Melissa Kerry Samnath: Chilling Last Words Revealed After NY Accountant Is Found Dead on Jamaica Holiday

Melissa Kerry Samnath, a New York accountant, was killed in Jamaica during her birthday trip, sparking a manhunt and raising concerns about violence against women in tourist areas.

The Guardian - UK

‘What’s this groove becoming?!’ How The Harder They Come captured 70s Jamaica and blazed on to stage

The monumental soundtrack of Perry Henzell’s film, starring Jimmy Cliff, powered the best musical of 2025. Its creators discuss bringing their hit back after the reggae giant’s death

Evening Standard

Tui says summer bookings down as Iran war and Jamaica hurricanes hurt profits

Europe’s largest travel operator is one of several firms to be impacted by the conflict in the Middle East, which began at the end of February.

The Guardian - US

Trump nominates Kari Lake to be US ambassador to Jamaica

The former TV anchor’s tenure leading US global media agency ends after court ruled appointment unlawful

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The Guardian - UK

Lenny Henry: Still at Large review – comic brings back greatest hits for a victory lap

With bits about Prince, Tiswas, his Jamaican family and his long career, the standup treads familiar ground and the home-town crowd love it

The Guardian - UK

UK slavery reparations must be top issue at Commonwealth summit, says former Caribbean leader

Reparations should be ‘front and centre’ when leaders meet this November, says former St Vincent and Grenadines PM

MusicRadar

“I wasn't prepared for what I saw that night”: How a classic song recorded live in London set Bob Marley on the path to global superstardom

And he gave away the songwriting credit to a local hero back home in Jamaica

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“I wasn't prepared for what I saw that night. Not only did you hear this magnificent voice, but the message was one of faith, truth and doing the right thing”: How a classic song recorded live in London set Bob Marley on the path to global superstardom

And he gave away the songwriting credit to a local hero back home in Jamaica

The Guardian - UK

Hey-nonny-bo! The woman reclaiming maypole dancing with dancehall and drum’n’bass

UK artist Linett Kamala was astonished to see a maypole in a Jamaican hamlet – a colonial relic, but one bringing joy. So she reinvented the tradition by ditching English folk tunes and adding bass bins, LED lights and pounding beats

The Guardian - UK

‘A sudden gap’: poorest to suffer from Trump’s drive to stop Cuba sending doctors to its neighbours

People across Latin America and the Caribbean find themselves without care as countries bow to US pressure

The Guardian - UK

The Scott Trust shares the next phase of restorative justice plans under its 10-year Legacies of Enslavement programme

The 2026-2030 plan sets out priorities for restorative action, expands research into the impacts of transatlantic enslavement, and demonstrates progress in broadening the scope of Guardian journalism in underrepresented regions

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