Tufton: Jamaica’s health service better than five years ago

WESTERN BUREAU: Health Minister Dr Christopher Tufton has declared that Jamaica’s healthcare system is now stronger than it was five years ago, thanks to local and international partnerships. Speaking at the official opening of a new catheterisation …

Regional body backs Jamaica’s top cop amid concerns over police killings

(Jamaica Observer) KINGSTOWN, St Vincent and the Grenadines, — The Caribbean Federation of Police Welfare Associations (CFPWA) has thrown its full support behind head of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), Commissioner Dr Kevin Blake, amid growing …

UNDP urges Jamaica civil groups to strengthen collaborations for social justice

(Jamaica Gleaner)  With the Ministry of Justice leading the charge, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) on Thursday called on civil society organizations (CSOs) to strengthen their collaboration and enhance their efforts in the ongoing fight …

Well-known 12-sided Jamaica Plain home badly damaged in fire

One of Jamaica Plain’s most visually striking homes was badly damaged in a fire on Thursday, its owners said. The teal-painted hilltop home, which overlooks Centre Street, features 12 sides and is crowned with an ornate cupola. The home’s dodecagonal shape …

Jamaica, Guyana, Trinidad earn top honours at Young Environmental Scientists competition

Jamaica, Guyana, and Trinidad & Tobago earned top honours at the recently concluded 2024-25 Young Environmental Scientists (YES) Competition, which celebrates the ingenuity of students across the region in tackling sustainability challenges.  The …

Jamaica Palladium Hotel Groundbreaking Hailed by Tourism Industry

Prime Minister of Jamaica, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has hailed the Palladium Hotel Group’s latest expansion project as a resounding vote of confidence in the Jamaican government and its economic trajectory. Speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony …

Jamaica Commemorates Global Tourism Resilience Day

Jamaica proudly commemorated the 3rd Global Tourism Resilience Day on February 17, reinforcing the nation’s commitment to sustainability and resilience in the evolving tourism landscape. As a key highlight of the 3rd Global Tourism Resilience Conference, …

Countdown Begins For Team Jamaica Bickle’s 31st Year At The Penn Relays

News Americas, NEW YORK, NY, Fri. Feb. 21, 2025: As Team Jamaica Bickle, (TJB), approaches its 31st year of service at the Penn Relays, preparations are in full swing for another successful year of supporting Caribbean athletes. Founded by Jamaican …

Gangsters in Jamaica face 158% higher death risk – CAPRI

Gang members are up to 158 per cent more likely to be murdered than members of the general population. This observation was made by the Director of Research at the Caribbean Policy Research Institute (CAPRI) Dian Thorburn on Tuesday. She was delivering the …

Jamaica Prime Minister Denies Recession