Thunderstorm brings hail to central Jamaica

hail in Mandeville Manchester after thunderstorms on April 25th, (Photo:Met Service ) April 25, 2025 MANCHESTER, Jamaica – Friday afternoon thunderstorms brought hail to some areas of the country, according to the Jamaica Meteorological Service.   A video …

Jamaica’s trade deficit declines by 3% in 2024, totaling US$5.4 billion

Jamaica's trade deficit at the close of 2024 decreased by 3.0 per cent, settling at US$5.4 billion, compared to US$5.9 billion in 2023, according to a statement issued Friday by the Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN). A trade deficit occurs when …

Top banker urges Women of Western Jamaica to uplift one another

​Sagicor Bank CEO Chorvelle Johnson Cunningham is calling on women in western Jamaica to uplift and support one another, emphasising the importance of unity and encouragement among women. Speaking at Thursday’s launch of the Women of Western Jamaica (WOWJa …

Carnival in Jamaica: 10 essentials every man should pack

Fellas, are you ready to hit the road and take in all the vibes at Carnival in Jamaica? The main event — the Carnival Road March — is set for Sunday, April 27, 2025, and the action will be pumping through the streets of Kingston, with top bands like Xodus, …

Senate approves bill to establish Jamaica Teaching Council

  The Senate has approved a proposed law that will formally establish the Jamaica Teaching Council, which will regulate the profession and issue licences.   The legislation, which has been pending for more than two decades, will head to the House of …

Jamaica Titans Face Leward Islands Thunder in Their Opening Breakout League Clash

Jamaica Titans take on Leeward Islands Thunder in their opening match of the inaugural West Indies Breakout League T20 cricket tournament at the Brian Lara Stadium, on Saturday. Captain of Jamaica, Ramaal Lewis, says most of the players got well needed …

Calabar win 4x100m title at Penn Relays, extend Jamaica’s streak to 19 years

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania – Calabar High claimed their ninth High School Boys’ 4x100m Championship of America title at the Penn Relays on Friday, clocking 39.79 seconds to extend Jamaica’s dominance in the event to a 19th consecutive year. The team, …

Jamaica Pilots A.I. Tools in Schools

JTB announces charter flights from Ecuador to Jamaica

In an effort to boost visitor arrivals, diversify the country's tourism market as well as to increase regional connectivity, the Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) recently announced a new series of charter flights from Ecuador to Jamaica.    The JTB says it …

UN committee urges Jamaica to modernise 'outdated' immigration laws

  The United Nations Committee on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers is urging Jamaica to modernise 'outdated' immigration laws that continue to penalise migrant workers and their families.    In its latest findings, the Committee …