Jamaica

Transnational organised crime labelled Caribbean’s greatest security threat Jamaica Gleaner06:29
Magnitude 5.5 earthquake strikes near Kingston, Jamaica Volcano Discovery09:30
Jamaica bobsleigh team continues Cool Runnings legacy at Winter Games euronews18:23
Jamaica’s corruption perception score unchanged; still among countries with 'serious problems' Jamaica Gleaner17:20
May Pen horror Jamaica Gleaner07:29
Strong mag. 5.4 earthquake - Caribbean Sea, 132 km East of Kingston, Kingston, Jamaica, on Tuesday, Feb 10, 2026, at… Volcano Discovery09:30
Witness: Sergeant, corporal denied firing weapons at Acadia scene Jamaica Gleaner07:29

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TODSS condemns ‘cold-blooded’ killing of taxi operator The Jamaica Observer13:46

In the last 8 hours

New Taxes Ahead The Jamaica Observer07:43

Medical ganja has been mishandled, not misunderstood The Jamaica Observer07:43

Jamaica decriminalised ganja — but the industry that was promised never took root The Jamaica Observer07:33

Woodcats: The business built on pallets The Jamaica Observer07:22

Raising capital in Jamaica: Legal and governance pitfalls to avoid The Jamaica Observer07:22

If you ate today, thank a farmer The Jamaica Observer07:22

Editorial | Reviewing diplomacy Jamaica Gleaner06:39

Eric Falt | She builds, she discovers, she inspires Jamaica Gleaner06:39

Elizabeth Morgan | Formulating Jamaica’s foreign policy in challenging times Jamaica Gleaner06:39

Costly Dog Attack Jamaica Gleaner06:39

Mayday Jamaica Gleaner06:39

Blindness threatens former Guantanamo Bay chef’s livelihood Jamaica Gleaner06:39

NIA chief: Without UWO, whistleblower protection, corruption fight will stall Jamaica Gleaner06:39

Tensions flare at KSAMC as JLP protests election of deputy mayor Jamaica Gleaner06:39

Diaspora elections under way amid low registration, data‑protection fears Jamaica Gleaner06:39

House OKs income tax relief for companies that helped workers after Melissa Jamaica Gleaner06:39

You can earn income when the gov’t borrows Jamaica Gleaner06:33

Fitch holds Jamaica rating steady despite hurricane Jamaica Gleaner06:33

Transnational organised crime labelled Caribbean’s greatest security threat Jamaica Gleaner06:29

Health ministry sets new course for HIV response Jamaica Gleaner06:29

Labour ministry formalises strategic partnership with HR association Jamaica Gleaner06:29

Applications open for JamCoders summer camp Jamaica Gleaner06:29

High-stakes gamble The Jamaica Observer06:28

What makes the Mediterranean diet so healthy for your heart? Jamaica Gleaner06:22

UltraClear anti-ageing solution Jamaica Gleaner06:22

Future medicine and aesthetics Jamaica Gleaner06:22

On The Brink The Jamaica Observer06:18

Address gambling problems before casinos open, Crawford urges The Jamaica Observer06:18

Heavyweights secure early progress to urban youth quarter-finals The Jamaica Observer06:18

Urgent Relief, Lasting Impact The Jamaica Observer06:08

Agriculture show uncertainty The Jamaica Observer06:08

Earlier today

Man with Jamaican roots gains fame after playing grass in Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show The Jamaica Observer03:46

JN Money supports Belmont Academy recovery months after Hurricane Melissa The Jamaica Observer02:04

Yesterday

JLP councillors walk out of KSAMC meeting over deputy mayor vote Jamaica Gleaner23:48 10-Feb-26

Policeman among two arrested over seizure of guns and ammunition in Portmore Jamaica Gleaner23:48 10-Feb-26

Gov’t targets 40 per cent reduction in new HIV infections by 2030 Jamaica Gleaner23:07 10-Feb-26

Jamaica bobsleigh team continues Cool Runnings legacy at Winter Games euronews18:23 10-Feb-26

Jamaica’s corruption perception score unchanged; still among countries with 'serious problems' Jamaica Gleaner17:20 10-Feb-26

'Moderate' 5.6 earthquake shakes eastern Jamaica Jamaica Gleaner15:38 10-Feb-26

Man charged for allegedly harbouring fugitive in St Mary The Jamaica Observer14:42 10-Feb-26

UWI students launch Preston Scholarship Fund to support peers amid rising living costs The Jamaica Observer14:11 10-Feb-26

Jamaica to Lead Global Tourism Resilience Talks at GTRCMC Conference in Kenya eTurboNews12:12 10-Feb-26

Fuel Crisis Grounds Flights to Cuba, Straining Tourism and Small Businesses — Can Jamaica or… eTurboNews12:02 10-Feb-26

Magnitude 5.5 earthquake strikes near Kingston, Jamaica Volcano Discovery09:30 10-Feb-26

Strong mag. 5.4 earthquake - Caribbean Sea, 132 km east of Kingston, Kingston, Jamaica, on Tuesday, Feb 10, 2026, at… Volcano Discovery09:30 10-Feb-26

May Pen Horror Jamaica Gleaner07:29 10-Feb-26

Witness: Sergeant, corporal denied firing weapons at Acadia scene Jamaica Gleaner07:29 10-Feb-26

From Pathways to promise Jamaica Gleaner07:29 10-Feb-26

Over J$5 billion being pumped into Excellence expansion Jamaica Gleaner07:29 10-Feb-26

CRH back to pre-Melissa functionality, says Fray Jamaica Gleaner07:29 10-Feb-26

News Jamaica Gleaner06:42 10-Feb-26

Portmore community rallies to pamper seniors Jamaica Gleaner06:42 10-Feb-26

Growth & Jobs | From Kingston to Paris: Creative entrepreneur unlocks global beauty… Jamaica Gleaner06:42 10-Feb-26

Growth & Jobs | Caricature art popularity across Jamaica Jamaica Gleaner06:42 10-Feb-26

Editorial | Children on social media Jamaica Gleaner06:38 10-Feb-26

Gordon Robinson | Tufftimes for Tufton Jamaica Gleaner06:38 10-Feb-26

Michael Abrahams | A closer look at the Jolyan Silvera case Jamaica Gleaner06:38 10-Feb-26

Urgent e‑waste disposal approved amid rebuilding push Jamaica Gleaner06:10 10-Feb-26

JN Money, diaspora donors boost breast cancer support Jamaica Gleaner06:10 10-Feb-26

Young writers shine at Jamaica Book Festival awards Jamaica Gleaner06:10 10-Feb-26

Art, self-expression shape children’s tribute to Bob Marley Jamaica Gleaner06:10 10-Feb-26

Growth & Jobs | M5 Business Recovery Programme formalised Jamaica Gleaner06:10 10-Feb-26

In the last 7 days

Government refutes report that Jamaica turned away Cuban LPG tanker Jamaica Gleaner23:52 9-Feb-26

18 murders recorded last week, homicides still down 40 per cent Jamaica Gleaner21:57 9-Feb-26

One Thousand ALG Travel Advisors Sign-Up to Volunteer in Support of Jamaica eTurboNews21:55 9-Feb-26

Jamaica's top diplomats meet in Kingston amid 'period of geopolitical uncertainty' Jamaica Gleaner20:35 9-Feb-26

Bureaucracy is not the enemy; friction is Jamaica Gleaner19:31 9-Feb-26

Kingston man charged after almost $1m allegedly stolen from car Jamaica Gleaner18:32 9-Feb-26

Dr Horace Chang, the security minister and deputy PM, resumes official duties Jamaica Gleaner17:42 9-Feb-26

11 car dealers that falsely filed $0 income reported $4 billion after prosecution - TAJ Jamaica Gleaner17:00 9-Feb-26

50-year-old man found injured in Portmore later dies Jamaica Gleaner17:00 9-Feb-26

New reggae and Jamaican arts festival teams up with Palm Beach County’s leading Black museum WLRN12:03 9-Feb-26

Editorial | ODPEM’s IT failure Jamaica Gleaner07:06 9-Feb-26

Tivoli claim tossed Jamaica Gleaner07:04 9-Feb-26

100-bed medical dome aimed at easing pressure on CRH Jamaica Gleaner07:04 9-Feb-26

Woman of steel Jamaica Gleaner07:04 9-Feb-26

Kemps Hill High stands tall Jamaica Gleaner07:04 9-Feb-26

Morris bats for end to ‘raiding’ of NHT Jamaica Gleaner07:04 9-Feb-26

Ronald Thwaites | ‘Set Han’ against ourselves Jamaica Gleaner06:46 9-Feb-26

Lloyd Barnett | Impeachment: yes or no? Jamaica Gleaner06:46 9-Feb-26

Jocelyn Richards | Gadgets and gizmos and the Internet’s trash problem Jamaica Gleaner06:46 9-Feb-26

JMMB brings Montego Bay’s business leaders together to chart path for economic renewal Jamaica Gleaner06:13 9-Feb-26

Dominican Republic’s helmet-safety push offers lessons for Jamaica Jamaica Gleaner06:13 9-Feb-26

Fi We Children Foundation launches anti-violence school project Jamaica Gleaner06:13 9-Feb-26

The Jamaica-Cuba relationship in history Jamaica Gleaner06:13 9-Feb-26

Mental health can’t wait, warns NSSC Jamaica Gleaner06:13 9-Feb-26

Jamaica swamp Cayman 12-0 in Concacaf U17 The Jamaica Observer21:59 8-Feb-26

Jam Again Rhythm Project brings back joy and nostalgia to reggae scene The Jamaica Observer20:47 8-Feb-26

Sanmerna Foundation donates J$700,000 in cricket gear to St Jago High The Jamaica Observer19:26 8-Feb-26

Large medical dome to be installed at Cornwall Regional Hospital to ease strain Jamaica Gleaner18:46 8-Feb-26

Prof Laxley W Stephenson reframes global leadership in new book: The Growth Mindset Blueprint Master Class The Jamaica Observer18:25 8-Feb-26

U 17 Boyz hunt back to back wins The Jamaica Observer18:25 8-Feb-26

Kelly Ann Beckford sets meet record The Jamaica Observer17:34 8-Feb-26

Today’s Members Birthdays: Ex City Jamaican International Is 47 Today. ‘Happy Birthday’, Trevor Coventry City Former Players Association12:06 8-Feb-26

Chasing sunshine and freedom The Jamaica Observer07:24 8-Feb-26

‘We will remember The Boogieman’ The Jamaica Observer07:24 8-Feb-26

Lifesavers after the storm The Jamaica Observer07:24 8-Feb-26

What stronger homes look like The Jamaica Observer07:13 8-Feb-26

Jalil Dabdoub | ‘Joke ting’ governance Jamaica Gleaner06:54 8-Feb-26

Gordon Robinson | We are not serious Jamaica Gleaner06:54 8-Feb-26

Mark Shields | Jamaica reduced murders – road deaths can be reduced too Jamaica Gleaner06:54 8-Feb-26

Mark Wignall | Extreme aggression and death Jamaica Gleaner06:54 8-Feb-26

Imani Tafari-Ama | US immigration policy and the old wounds of separation Jamaica Gleaner06:54 8-Feb-26

JSE halts top 100 shareholder list Jamaica Gleaner06:53 8-Feb-26

Dr Reddy’s pharmaceutical brand exporting to oil-rich territories in region Jamaica Gleaner06:53 8-Feb-26

Four banks, $352m hit Jamaica Gleaner06:53 8-Feb-26

Higher Wages, Lower Pay Jamaica Gleaner06:53 8-Feb-26

Empty desks, shattered routines Jamaica Gleaner06:53 8-Feb-26

Dangerous precedent Jamaica Gleaner06:53 8-Feb-26

Blake announces new Special Investigation Branch Jamaica Gleaner06:40 8-Feb-26

Yaakov Raskin | The 400-year-old lesson from Jamaica’s first rabbi – Don’t stray from your path Jamaica Gleaner06:40 8-Feb-26

Gospel reggae and the Church Jamaica Gleaner06:40 8-Feb-26

Jamaica’s offshore oil question The Jamaica Observer06:23 8-Feb-26

Cemex praises Jamaican performance The Jamaica Observer06:23 8-Feb-26

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Latest news on Jamaica, an island country located in the Caribbean Sea, south of Cuba and west of Haiti. It is the third largest island in the Caribbean.

The capital and largest city of Jamaica is Kingston, which is also the country's cultural and economic center. Other major cities include Montego Bay, Ocho Rios, and Negril.

Jamaica has a population of approximately 2.9 million people, and its official language is English, although Jamaican Patois is also widely spoken. The country's currency is the Jamaican dollar.

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