Jamaican Politics

Holness urges vigilance against exploitation of roofs programme The Jamaica Observer17:06
Jamaica to take full advantage of UN High Seas Treaty, says gov’t The Jamaica Observer08:17
Jamaica intensifies global Tourism marketing push in wake of Hurricane Melissa eTurboNews04:52
Holness says Stephen ‘Cat’ Coore was a cultural ambassador in truest sense The Jamaica Observer11:21
‘World-class recovery’ The Jamaica Observer01:49
Howard Beckford | Jamaica and the politics of chaos after Hurricane Melissa Jamaica Gleaner00:57

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Yesterday
Ghana's foreign minister due in Jamaica Saturday for official visit; health and education on… Jamaica Gleaner21:33 23-Jan-26
Justice minister calls on JPs to play a more active role in land administration The Jamaica Observer20:16 23-Jan-26
Peter Espeut | Who is telling lies, commissioner? Jamaica Gleaner00:38 23-Jan-26
In the last 7 days
Helmet standard nears approval as Jamaica strengthens focus on rider safety The Jamaica Observer18:18 22-Jan-26
Labour ministry ready to respond in the event of an earthquake The Jamaica Observer17:27 22-Jan-26
Janice McIntosh seeks re-election to diaspora council The Jamaica Observer12:20 22-Jan-26
Jamaica seeks to expand overseas employment programmes in US Jamaica Gleaner00:39 22-Jan-26
Editorial | Whither NSWMA? Jamaica Gleaner00:23 22-Jan-26
Holness: Access, statecraft key in ‘new era of diplomacy'; no 'ideological fantasies' for… Jamaica Gleaner20:57 21-Jan-26
From response to recovery: IFRC President honors Jamaica Red Cross volunteers and youth International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (Press Release)19:54 21-Jan-26
Cavalier SC, MBU score five goals each in JPL wins The Jamaica Observer19:33 21-Jan-26
Jamaica Reimagines Tourism Recovery with Focus on Resilience, Sustainability, and Innovation eTurboNews15:10 21-Jan-26
Jamaican-American legislator first to officially endorse NY governor for re-election The Jamaica Observer10:54 21-Jan-26
Third World’s Stephen ‘Cat’ Coore, a Jamaican who straddled musical genres, dies at 69 Global Voices06:32 20-Jan-26
Editorial | Be open about US-Jamaica talks Jamaica Gleaner00:54 20-Jan-26
National Council on Drug Abuse opens regional office in Drax Hall Jamaica Gleaner00:46 20-Jan-26
Holness urges vigilance against exploitation of ROOFS programme The Jamaica Observer17:06 19-Jan-26
Simone A. Williams | Why Jamaica’s water laws deliver infrastructure…but not universal service Jamaica Gleaner14:39 19-Jan-26
Holness says Stephen ‘Cat’ Coore was a cultural ambassador in truest sense The Jamaica Observer11:21 19-Jan-26
Stephen ‘Cat’ Coore was ‘The Reggae Ambassador’ — Grange The Jamaica Observer11:10 19-Jan-26
Jamaica to take full advantage of UN High Seas Treaty, says gov’t The Jamaica Observer08:17 19-Jan-26
‘World-class recovery’ The Jamaica Observer01:49 19-Jan-26
PM welcomes upgrade in Jamaica’s travel advisory, reaffirms ‘shared commitment’ with US in talks with Rubio The Jamaica Observer21:09 17-Jan-26
Secretary Rubio’s Call with Jamaican Prime Minister Holness U.S Department of State16:11 17-Jan-26
11th Diaspora Conference set for Montego Bay in June Jamaica Gleaner01:02 17-Jan-26
In the last month
Young Jamaica rejects Dawes’ UHWI audit claims as 'barefaced' Jamaica Gleaner10:37 15-Jan-26
Vaz pays tribute to Chris Bovell The Jamaica Observer10:37 15-Jan-26
Tourism minister to make strategic visits to New York and Spain The Jamaica Observer08:15 15-Jan-26
Jamaica Intensifies Global Tourism Marketing Push in Wake of Hurricane Melissa eTurboNews04:52 15-Jan-26
Embassy in Kingston awaits ‘further guidance’ on visa edict Jamaica Gleaner00:31 15-Jan-26
Government charts long-term plan to reforest Jamaica The Jamaica Observer00:06 15-Jan-26
Young Jamaica blasts Dawes over UHWI audit, demands answers The Jamaica Observer20:42 14-Jan-26
Jamaicans affected by US immigrant visa pause encouraged to seek information from embassy Jamaica Gleaner19:00 14-Jan-26
Chuck pleads for greater use of plea negotiations legislation The Jamaica Observer18:40 14-Jan-26
JLP, BITU hail Christopher Bovell as national servant of distinction Jamaica Gleaner18:08 14-Jan-26
JLP pays tribute to Chris Bovell The Jamaica Observer16:59 14-Jan-26
Jamaican gov't to use 'receipts' to combat 'misinformation' - Info Minister Jamaica Gleaner14:13 14-Jan-26
How the Ghana Armed Forces is supporting the rebuilding of homes... Graphic Online13:20 14-Jan-26
Elizabeth Morgan | Jamaica needs a principled position Jamaica Gleaner00:35 14-Jan-26
Ambassador Curtis Ward remembered for deep commitment to public service Jamaica Gleaner13:43 12-Jan-26
PNP mourns death of Ambassador Curtis Ward The Jamaica Observer13:23 12-Jan-26
Landlords at a crossroads as England reforms rental law and Jamaica maintains rent controls Jamaica Gleaner13:10 12-Jan-26
Jamaican diplomat and economist, Trevor Livingston Gordon-Somers, is dead The Jamaica Observer12:52 12-Jan-26
Jamaicans among criminal illegal Caribbean immigrants nabbed by ICE Jamaica Gleaner10:59 12-Jan-26
US-based World Cares Center partners with Help Jamaica to carry out medical missions in… Jamaica Gleaner00:31 12-Jan-26
Jamaica-born Dale Holness to make 3rd bid for US Congress Jamaica Gleaner00:31 12-Jan-26
JACRA leads major replanting drive on Jamaica Blue Mountain Coffee Day Jamaica Gleaner00:21 12-Jan-26
Shanoya Douglas tastes rare defeat at hand of Trinidadian Alexxe Henry The Jamaica Observer16:31 11-Jan-26
Orville Taylor | Reality cheque: Monroe doctrine Jamaica Gleaner00:57 11-Jan-26
Howard Beckford | Jamaica and the politics of chaos after Hurricane Melissa Jamaica Gleaner00:57 11-Jan-26
NEWSMAKER OF THE YEAR | The last ‘Melissa’? Jamaica Gleaner00:54 11-Jan-26
Bartlett unveils plan to reimagine Montego Bay to Falmouth coastal corridor Jamaica Gleaner00:41 10-Jan-26
'My job is to keep Jamaica safe...not invite problems' says Holness amid calls for position on… Jamaica Gleaner18:12 9-Jan-26
'My job is to keep Jamaica safe ... not invite problems,' says Holness amid calls for position… Jamaica Gleaner17:10 9-Jan-26
Gov’t allocates $10 billion for hurricane relief and reconstruction The Jamaica Observer11:33 9-Jan-26
The unforgettable 2025 Jamaica Gleaner00:27 9-Jan-26
Ambassador Chinese Ambassador to Jamaica Wang Jinfeng Meets with British High Commissioner Alicia Herbert Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China22:17 8-Jan-26
‘Save yourselves!’ The Jamaica Observer00:27 8-Jan-26
Prime Minister urges church partnership to help further reduce Jamaica’s murder rate Jamaica Gleaner22:03 7-Jan-26
PM urges church partnership to help further reduce Jamaica’s murder rate The Jamaica Observer21:44 7-Jan-26
Jamaicans in US keeping low profile amid Trump’s immigration crackdown The Jamaica Observer19:53 7-Jan-26
Education Ministry announces several changes to CXC, national exams The Jamaica Observer15:28 7-Jan-26
PM reaffirms State’s support for Maroon communities The Jamaica Observer15:17 7-Jan-26
Is Jamaica doing enough on Artificial Intelligence? Jamaica Gleaner13:33 7-Jan-26
World Athletics gives J$16 Million to support hurricane-affected athletes Jamaica Gleaner12:11 7-Jan-26
Jamaican farm workers head to Canada for new season Jamaica Gleaner00:38 7-Jan-26
Improved employment contract for Jamaican seasonal workers to Canada Jamaica Gleaner20:22 6-Jan-26
Six members of the judiciary sworn in to serve in higher offices The Jamaica Observer16:49 5-Jan-26
UK pledges long-term support for Jamaica after Hurricane Melissa devastation Voice Online06:38 5-Jan-26
Anderson vows deeper partnerships as Jamaica rebuilds Jamaica Gleaner00:37 3-Jan-26
Gov’t wants stronger national grid to boost Jamaica’s resilience, says Holness Jamaica Gleaner14:25 2-Jan-26
Wang Jinfeng | New Year, new chapter for China-Jamaica partnership Jamaica Gleaner14:14 2-Jan-26
PNP calls for independent probe after New Year’s triple deaths in St James The Jamaica Observer13:26 2-Jan-26
Holness touts economic resilience and crime reduction, defends JPS loan The Jamaica Observer12:56 2-Jan-26
Former US Ambassador Nick Perry rings in new year in Jamaica The Jamaica Observer11:35 2-Jan-26
Holness reaffirms commitment to Black River recovery The Jamaica Observer11:14 2-Jan-26
Jamaica receives US$300,000 in recovery assistance from Republic of Korea Jamaica Gleaner11:15 1-Jan-26
$75m in government assistance ‘a drop in the bucket’ for churches after crisis, says former… Jamaica Gleaner01:03 1-Jan-26
Jamaica College old boy ready for challenge of leading largest public school system in US Jamaica Gleaner01:03 1-Jan-26
Jamaica’s tourism sector showing signs of recovery after Hurricane Melissa Miami Herald13:22 31-Dec-25
Pastor rejects Warmington’s criticism of $75m allocation for rebuilding of churches Jamaica Gleaner19:12 30-Dec-25
NCB Foundation spreads Christmas cheer, aids hurricane relief with Christine Haber Ministries The Jamaica Observer17:58 30-Dec-25
Jamaica thanks international community for support following Hurricane Melissa Voice Online04:49 30-Dec-25
Child Resiliency Programme transforms students, strengthens families in Kingston The Jamaica Observer14:40 29-Dec-25
Jamaican man among criminal illegal immigrants nabbed for Laken Riley Act crimes, DHS says Jamaica Gleaner09:45 29-Dec-25
Editorial | Widen discussions on US-Jamaica relations Jamaica Gleaner00:48 28-Dec-25
A look back at the 13 biggest local stories of 2025 The Jamaica Observer17:17 26-Dec-25
Hurricane Melissa Devastation Saddles Jamaica With Multi-Billion-Dollar Bill Global Finance Magazine03:23 26-Dec-25
Jamaican diplomats in Canada working to meet diaspora demands Jamaica Gleaner00:51 26-Dec-25
KFC, Pizza Hut provide extra Christmas cheer to children The Jamaica Observer03:28 25-Dec-25
Prime Minister urges hope, resilience in Christmas message amid hurricane recovery The Jamaica Observer21:22 24-Dec-25

      
            
      
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