The Latest Breaking News from Jamaica

What is leprosy and why is an outdated law on it in Jamaica being dropped?

Leprosy can cause disfiguring skin ulcers and nerve damage in the arms and legs

Evening Standard · Oct 12, 2022

Leon Edwards: I kept waking up and thinking, ‘S***, the UFC title is in my house’

Interview: The Jamaican-born welterweight became Britain’s second ever UFC champion by knocking out Kamaru Usman in stunning fashion in August

The Independent UK · Oct 10, 2022

Reggae warriors: Young brothers split but set to shine at World Cup

Alex and Dom were due to line up for Jamaica but Covid intervened to hand the latter a chance to play for England

The Guardian - UK · Oct 8, 2022

Messi scores two, accosted twice as Argentina beats Jamaica 3-0

Lionel Messi scored two goals as Argentina extended its unbeaten streak to 35 matches over three years by beating Jamaica 3-0 in its penultimate FIFA World Cup warmup match

The Hindu · Sep 28, 2022

Lionel Messi nearly knocked over as security guards tackle pitch invader during Argentina match

The fan in question was not the only stray supporter to be tackled to the turf while approaching Messi in the win against Jamaica

The Independent UK · Sep 28, 2022

Lionel Messi tried to sign pitch invader's bare back after scoring 90th Argentina goal

Argentina captain Lionel Messi became the third-highest scorer in men's international football on Tuesday evening by scoring twice in a friendly against Jamaica in New York

Daily Mirror · Sep 28, 2022

Jamaica vs. Argentina live stream, International Friendly, TV channel, time, lineups, how to watch

Jamaica will meet Argentina in an International Friendly in a warm-up match before heading to Qatar for the 2022 World Cup.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 27, 2022

Florida prepares for hurricane as tropical storm Ian grows over Caribbean

Cayman Islands and Jamaica brace while Florida governor declares emergency, with storm headed to state by midweek

The Guardian - US · Sep 24, 2022

Tropical Storm Ian threatens the Caribbean and Florida with hurricane conditions

The weather system currently churning south of Jamaica is projected to intensify into a hurricane in the coming days. Gov. Ron DeSantis declared a state of emergency in Florida.

WEKU · Sep 24, 2022

Major Hurricane Ian forecast to hit Florida as DeSantis declares state of emergency

ORLANDO, Fla. — Tropical Depression Nine formed in the Caribbean on Friday with a path that could bring it to Florida next week as a major Category 3 hurricane prompting Gov. Ron DeSantis to declare a state of emergency in 24 counties.

Orlando Sentinel · Sep 23, 2022