The Latest Breaking News from Jamaica

Eddie Thornton obituary

Trumpeter who contributed to Georgie Fame’s Blue Flames and later became a member of Aswad

The Guardian - UK · Dec 31, 2025

‘There is no ceiling for these players’: Jamaica targeting 2031 Rugby World Cup

Money is tight but a breakthrough came in 2018 at the Youth Olympics qualifiers while coaches are working tirelessly in the Caribbean

The Guardian - UK · Dec 30, 2025

Apongo was a rebel leader in Jamaica – a diary entry sheds light on his west African origins

For over three centuries, between 1526 and 1866, at least 10.5 million Africans were forcibly trafficked to the Americas in the transatlantic slave trade. Over half of them (with known places of departure) left from a 3,000km stretch of the west African coast between what are today Senegal and Gabon.

The Conversation · Dec 26, 2025

Sunshine Girls play first international since their lives were turned upside down by Hurricane Melissa

The storm created huge mental strain for the Jamaican players, who had family affected at home

The Independent UK · Dec 13, 2025

Hunger and makeshift shelters persist in north Caribbean nearly 2 months after Hurricane Melissa

The Atlantic hurricane season may be over

The Independent UK · Dec 12, 2025

Dr. Gabrielle Henry, Miss Universe Jamaica's Fall Resulted In Serious, Life-threatening Intracranial Haemorrhage - Major Update Shared By Family

Miss Universe Jamaica Dr Gabrielle Henry suffered a life-threatening intracranial haemorrhage after a stage fall in Bangkok, her family confirms in a major update.

International Business Times UK · Dec 9, 2025

Miss Jamaica Suffered Life-Threatening Brain Hemorrhage, Fractures and Loss of Consciousness, Miss Universe Confirms

More than two weeks after a shocking accident during the Miss Universe preliminaries in Bangkok, the organization behind the global pageant has released new details about the serious injuries suffered by Miss Jamaica, Dr. Gabrielle Alexis Henry.

Latin Times · Dec 8, 2025

Curacao World Cup 2026 squad: Dick Advocaat's team to face Germany

The Curacao World Cup 2026 squad will make history as the nation's first-ever representatives in the competition

FourFourTwo · Dec 4, 2025

Miss Jamaica Gabrielle Henry Remains in ICU in Thailand 13 Days After Miss Universe Accident

It has been 13 days since Gabrielle Henry, Miss Jamaica 2025, fell off the stage during the Miss Universe preliminary competition in Bangkok. Today she remains in intensive care and continues to recover under close medical supervision at Paolo Rangsit Hospital in Thailand.

Latin Times · Dec 2, 2025

2031 Women’s World Cup: The Cities & Stadiums in U.S., Mexico, Jamaica, Costa Rica Bid

The 11th edition of the Women’s World Cup will be staged in 2031.

Sports Illustrated · Nov 29, 2025