Global music mourns the loss of Jimmy Cliff Reggae music has lost one of its most iconic voices with the death of Jimmy Cliff at age eighty-one. The Jamaican singer and actor, whose music helped bring reggae to a worldwide audience, passed away following a seizure and complications from pneumonia, his wife Latifa Chambers announced […]
Hurricane wipes out 30 per cent of Jamaica’s GDP Relief efforts in Jamaica and Cuba continue as authorities and humanitarian partners work to reach communities cut off by last week’s category 5 hurricane. United Nations officials said on Tuesday that both countries face massive recovery needs after the storm destroyed homes, crippled infrastructure and disrupted […]
WCK serves a million meals to hurricane-struck Jamaican communities World Central Kitchen has reached a significant milestone in its response to Hurricane Melissa, delivering more than one million meals to affected families across Jamaica. Founder José Andrés announced the achievement last Saturday, praising the dedication of Jamaican volunteers, restaurants and chefs who have supported the […]
Jamaica’s Reggae Boyz took a major step toward securing a spot at the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Thursday night, earning a crucial 1-1 draw against Trinidad and Tobago at the Hasely Crawford Stadium. While the point prevented Trinidad and Tobago from staying alive in the race, it pushed Jamaica to ten points, just one […]
Canada boosts hurricane relief with $17M aid By Kojo Canada has announced an expanded package of humanitarian and development assistance to help Caribbean nations recover from the devastating impact of Hurricane Melissa, bringing the country’s total contribution to more than $17 million. On November 12 last in Ottawa, Randeep Sarai, Secretary of State for International Development, […]
By Anthony Joseph When Hurricane Melissa tore through Jamaica and other parts of the Caribbean, it not only destroyed homes homes and roads. It also disrupted dreams. Thousands of families now face the impossible task of rebuilding their lives while trying to keep their children’s education on course. As schools reopens, one urgent question echoes […]
Medical Relief Brings Hope to Bluefields as St. John Ambulance and JN Teams Support Residents In the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa, a wave of relief and compassion reached Bluefields, Westmoreland, where residents are still grappling with the storm’s destruction. For many, including Oral Fraser—who has been sleeping on a mattress in his kitchen since October […]
Jamaica Tourist Board presents Edith Baxter Memorial Award in Toronto By Neil Armstrong On an unusually warm and sunny day in October, many in the travel industry and Caribbean Canadian community gathered on Tuesday at the historic Palais Royale, on the shores of Lake Ontario, for the Edith Baxter Awards Luncheon presented by the Jamaica […]
Leo Campbell has spent more than two decades shaping the landscape of diaspora engagement, community development, and youth leadership across Canada and beyond. Now a candidate for the 2025 Global Jamaica Diaspora Council (GJDC) Canada seat, he brings a legacy defined by collaboration, vision, and a deep commitment to advancing Jamaican communities worldwide. Born in […]
Overwhelming support for Hurricane Melissa relief concerts By Neil Armstrong Photo by Colin Caleb Jamaicans and friends of Jamaica in the Greater Toronto Area and Hamilton turned out in droves last week to support two events held in Toronto and Hamilton aiming to help thousands of Jamaicans whose lives were severely affected by Hurricane Melissa. […]
