Jamaican authorities are investigating the fatal shooting of actor Brian Todd Anthony Boucher, who was killed in Waterford, St Catherine, late Saturday. Boucher, 43, was pronounced dead at Spanish Town General Hospital after being shot while walking along a roadway in the community. Police said another man, 37, was wounded during the incident and remains […]
Jamaica will receive approximately 400,000 airline seats from Canada during the 2026/2027 winter season, opening the way for further growth in the island’s second largest source market. The increase will give Canadian travellers more flight choices, higher frequency and additional direct routes to Jamaica’s 2 major airports. Expanded operations by Air Canada and Sunwing, along […]
Jamaican pride filled the streets of Brooklyn on Saturday as thousands turned out for New York City’s first Jamaican Day Parade, a historic celebration of the island’s culture, heritage and contributions to the United States. Held on August 8, the inaugural parade came as Jamaica marked its 64th anniversary of independence and the 188th anniversary […]
Celebrating music, food and Caribbean culture By Twylan Best Twenty-five years of celebrating Caribbean food, culture and entertainment is certainly something worth making some noise about, and this year’s JerkFest did just that. The annual festival brought together food lovers, music fans, vendors, families and Caribbean culture enthusiasts for a full day of flavour, entertainment […]
New JN programme promotes savings and homeownership JN Bank has launched a new mortgage referral programme designed to reward Jamaicans who introduce friends and family members to the bank’s mortgage services, while also encouraging stronger savings habits and greater financial inclusion at a time when many households are facing rising living costs. The Tell-a-Friend Mortgage […]
Jamaica remains confident of securing a place among the host nations for the 2031 FIFA Women’s World Cup despite concerns raised by FIFA over the country’s readiness to stage matches. Jamaica Football Federation President Michael Ricketts said he believes the country’s preparations and commitment have positioned it favourably ahead of FIFA’s final decision, which is […]
Jamaica’s Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett is set to deliver the keynote address at a major Canadian Caribbean tourism conference in Toronto, where policymakers, academics and industry leaders will examine strategies to strengthen the sector against future challenges. The Canadian Caribbean Tourism Resilience Symposium, themed Co Designing the Next Decade, ends July 30 at Limberlost Place, […]
Message from HONOURABLE ALANDO TERRELONGE, MP, JP, Minister of State, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, on the occasion of Jamaica’s 64th Independence Anniversary I extend warm Independence greetings to Jamaicans at home and across the Diaspora as we proudly celebrate the 64th Anniversary of Jamaica’s Independence. […]
Ziggy Marley shares father’s final message Ziggy Marley has reflected on the enduring influence of his late father, reggae icon Bob Marley, saying the final advice he received before his father’s death has remained a guiding principle throughout his life and career. Speaking ahead of the release of Bob Marley: One Love, Ziggy recalled that […]
Chinese nationals accounted for the largest number of work permits granted to foreign workers in Jamaica during 2025, maintaining a trend that has continued for several years, according to the latest Economic and Social Survey Jamaica released by the Planning Institute of Jamaica. The report stated that 2,441 permits were issued to Chinese nationals, well […]
