The Latest Breaking News from Jamaica

Neeraj Chopra’s Olympic gold will inspire Indians: Justin Gatlin

BENGALURU: Justin Gatlin thinks that he’ll score a zero, on a scale of ten, for flamboyance, unlike many other track stars from USA and Jamaica. But the man who won medals from 2003 World Indoors to the 2019 Doha World Championships, comes across as a down-to-earth champion who battled back…

The Times of India · May 13, 2022

President Kovind to gift kits for aspiring cricketers during visit to Jamaica, SVG

NEW DELHI: President Ram Nath Kovind will gift cricket kits to aspiring cricketers in Jamaica and St. Vincent and Grenadines (SVG) during his upcoming visit to the two Caribbean nations.

The Times of India · May 13, 2022

Jamaicans with disabilities who came to UK as children facing ‘unjust and inhumane’ deportation

‘This is transportation not deportation,’ says Movement for Justice

The Independent UK · May 12, 2022

Travel for Two: All-inclusives remove the surprise costs from resort escapes

When my husband and I married more than 30 years ago, we honeymooned in Jamaica at an all-inclusive, all-couples resort. Until our travel agent told us about it, I wasn’t really aware of all-inclusives, but I liked the concept. Everything was built into one price, including airfare on Air Jamaica,…

Tribune News Service · May 9, 2022

Kemar Roofe pushing hard for Rangers return in Seville as Gio van Bronckhorst hopes to count on striker

The Jamaica international missed both legs of the semi-final against RB Leipzig but could make a dramatic return for the Europa League Final.

Daily Record · May 8, 2022

Friday essay: writing poems across oceans, cultures and emails – John Kinsella on creative collaboration

My maternal grandfather was an artist who was a sign-writer. On commission, and under the eye of the public, he painted the giant Queen Elizabeth for the 1954 ‘Royal Visit’ and the giant Captain Cook (with map of ‘New Holland’) for the 200th ‘celebrations’. These lines, read on their own,…

The Conversation · May 5, 2022

Jamaican campaigners criticise £41,000 cost of Prince William and Kate visit and state dinner

Exclusive: “Every Jamaican citizen ought to be concerned about how their tax dollars are being spent, especially now in the throes of the Covid pandemic when there are so many urgent needs”

The Independent UK · May 4, 2022

William and Kate summoned entire senior staff for 'clear-the-air meeting' after tour

Prince William and Kate Middleton had a meeting with their senior staff after their Caribbean tour. He believed they had been poorly prepared for the reaction they encountered, sources said

Daily Mirror · Apr 29, 2022

Prince William plans palace revolution after 'abrupt' staff meetings over tour blunders

Prince William wants to respond to the backlash from a series of public relations blunders in the region last month. He will be 'looking beyond the confines of Whitehall' for new talent

Daily Mirror · Apr 29, 2022

Chef returns to South Florida and honors Jamaican roots with new memoir, ‘My Ackee Tree’

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Chef Suzanne Barr’s comfort food is an orange fruit with big black seeds that thrives in South Florida back yards.

Tribune News Service · Apr 25, 2022