Jamaica News – Caribbean Life

Usain Bolt shares his love for Jamaica in a new advertising campaign for Jamaica Tourist Board

Jamaica

JA launches new AD campaign featuring Usain Bolt as global tourism ambassador

By Nelson A. King

Jamaica PM Andrew Holness

Grenada

Caribbean Roundup: Jamaica sets election date, Grenada defends Cuban medical services

By Devika Ragoonanan

Abena Amory entertains patrons in October 2024 at the St. Vincent and the Grenadines' 45th Gala Independence Anniversary Luncheon at Russo's on the Bay in Howard Beach, Queens

Queens

Abena Amory lights up Jamaica’s 63rd Independence Anniversary Gala in Queens

By Nelson A. King

Usain Bolt, Jamaica’s Global Tourism Ambassador, in a new advertising campaign for Jamaica Tourist Board, launched on August 6, 2025

Travel

Jamaica’s global airlift projected to increase for fall and winter

By Nelson A. King

man in black hat, sunglasses and shirt Alkaline

Music

Alkaline gives ‘Priority’ with electrifying new single

By Nelson A. King

Jamaica's new Ambassador to the United States, retired Major General, Antony Anderson.

Trump welcomes new Jamaican ambassador to Washington

By Dawn Plummer

Jamaica's Prime Minister, Andrew Holness.

Guyana

Holness sets Sept. 3 Election date, giving PNP just weeks to mobilize

By Bert Wilkinson

Kenneth "Papa" Chisholm celebrates his 100th birthday.

People

Kenneth ‘Papa’ Chisholm hits 100, celebrated across generations

By Nelson A. King

Jamaica's new Ambassador to the United States, retired Major General, Antony Anderson.

Opinion

Jamaica 63: Be Proud. Be Bold. In the Black, Green, and Gold

H.E. Major General (Ret’d) Antony Anderson

The late business icon and former senator, Don Wehby, speaking in the Jamaican Parliament.

People

Don Wehby, Jamaican business icon dies at 62

By Dawn Plummer

Grenada's Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell addresses the opening of the 4th Annual AfriCaribbean Trade and Investment Forum in St. George, Grenada on Monday, July 28, 2025.

Africa

Turning the tide

By Bert Wilkinson

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 23: Prime Minister of Grenada The Hon. Dickon Mitchell attends the 2024 Concordia Annual Summit at Sheraton New York Times Square on Sept. 23, 2024 in New York City.

Grenada

Caribbean RoundUp

By Devika Ragoonanan

Jamaica

Lawrence’s travel legacy ends with Pat

By Vinette K. Pryce

Jamaica Consul General to NY Alsion Wilson addresses the official launching of the Caribbean Diaspora United in June 2024 in honor of Caribbean-American Heritage Month at Russo's on the Bay in Howard Beach, Queens.

Manhattan

Jamaica Consulate NY announces independence anniversary celebrations

By Nelson A. King

Prime Minister of The Bahamas, Phillip Davis.

Bahamas

Caribbean RoundUp

By Devika Ragoonana

Jamaica's Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Sen. Kamina Johnson Smith.

Immigration

Wrongfully deported to Africa? Jamaica says it didn’t turn anyone away

By Bert Wilkinson

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