Jamaica News – Caribbean Life

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

Antigua and Barbuda Prime Minister Gaston Alphonso Browne delivers a national statement during the high level segment on day three of the UNFCCC COP29 Climate Conference at Baku Stadium on Nov. 13, 2024 in Baku, Azerbaijan.

News

CARICOM leaders call for unity to combat gang violence and strengthen security

By Dawn Plummer

Mia Amor Mottley, Prime Minister, Minister for National Security and the Public Service, and Minister for Finance, Economic Affairs and Investment of Barbados, addresses the general debate of the General Assembly's seventy-ninth session.

Barbados

Caribbean RoundUp

By Devika Ragoonanan

Jamaica's Prime Minister, Andrew Holness.

Antigua

CARICOM appalled at the situation in Gaza

By Bert Wilkinson

Jamaica's Prime Minister, Andrew Holness.

Jamaica

CARICOM throws support behind Jamaica’s reparation efforts

By Bert Wilkinson

Jamaica's Prime Minister, Andrew Holness.

Haiti

CARICOM summit begins

By Bert Wilkinson

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks with the media accompanied by players of the Juventus soccer team, in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., June 18, 2025.

Dominican Republic

New US Remittance Tax for Caribbean residents

By Dawn Plummer

Grenadian Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell delivers a national statement during the high level segment on day three of the UNFCCC COP29 Climate Conference at Baku Stadium on Nov. 13, 2024 in Baku, Azerbaijan. The COP29, which is running from November 11 through 22, is bringing together stakeholders, including international heads of state and other leaders, scientists, environmentalists, indigenous peoples representatives, activists and others to discuss and agree on the implementation of global measures towards mitigating the effects of climate change. According to the United Nations, countries made no progress over the last year in reducing global emissions from the burning of fossil fuels.

Barbados

Caribbean RoundUp

By Devika Ragoonanan

Dr. Paul Clement serves as Master of Ceremonies during his father's, Martin Clement, MBE, Gala 95th Birthday celebration in January 2025.

Barbados

Grenadian scholar revisits Revolution that shook CARICOM unity

By Nelson A. King

Sen. Roxaane Persaud, left, displays Guyana flag, flanked by Betty Dyal, Anthony Rhone and Karen Wharton.

Barbados

Canarsie bursts with Caribbean pride at epic Heritage Month celebration

By Nelson A. King

Reggae artist Tarrus Riley.

Music

Tarrus Riley to salute Jimmy Riley and Cocoa Tea at Reggae Sumfest 2025

By Nelson A. King

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