Jamaica News – Caribbean Life

Jamaican native Grace Karen Henry, who runs Warriors for Christ Youth Summer Camp with her sister Arlene Henry, in Glen Drive, Kingston, Jamaica.

Acts of Kindness

Leading with love: Jamaican native hosts Christian Camp for Children

By Milette Millington

Mia Mottley, Prime Minister of Barbados, speaks onstage at The New York Times Climate Forward Summit 2023 at The Times Center on Sept.21, 2023 in New York City.

Barbados

Caribbean RoundUp

By Devika Ragoonanan

Lawman Lynch.

People

Jamaican Lawman Lynch vies to replace Darlene Mealy in Council District 41 in Brooklyn

By Nelson A. King

Retired sprinter Usain Bolt.

Sports

Jamaica names Bolt Global Ambassador

By Devika Ragoonanan

Reggae Sumfest boss Joe Bogdanovich.

Music

R&B singer Toni Braxton to headline Reggae Sumfest 2025

By Nelson A. King

Senator Delano Seiveright, Minister of State in the Ministry of Tourism, Jamaica.

Tourism

Jamaica’s tourism reshapes operations in its industry

By Dawn Plummer

A masquerader proudly displays a Jamaican flag at the 2025 Carnival in Kingston, Jamaica.

Carnival

Jamaica Carnival shatters records

By Nelson A. King

St. Kitts and Nevis Prime Minister Dr. Terrance Drew.

Antigua

Caribbean RoundUp

By Devika Ragoonanan

Vybz Kartel during The Official Welcome Back Concert - Backstage at Nassau Coliseum in New York City, New York, United States.

Music

Trinidad government moves to curb Vybz Kartel’s public influence

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.

Antigua

Caribbean RoundUp

By Devika Ragoonanan

Close-up of a vintage typewriter with text “Press Freedom”

Jamaica

Press Freedom in Jamaica worsens, Global Index finds

By Dawn Plummer

St. Lucian Dona Regis-Prosper, first female secretary-general, CEO of Caribbean Tourism Organization.

Antigua

Caribbean RoundUp

By Devika Ragoonanan

Jamaica's Usain Bolt with his mother, Jennifer Bolt and father, Wellesley Bolt during the press conference in London, Britain, Aug. 1, 2017.

Sports

Bolt buries his dad. Government dubs him a national asset

By Bert Wilkinson

Former Jamaican Prime Minister P.J. Patterson.

Jamaica

PJ Patterson Institute, Afreximbank collaborate for a digital future

By Dawn Plummer

Mohamed Irfaan Ali, President of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana, speaks onstage during the 2024 Concordia Annual Summit at Sheraton New York Times Square on Sept. 24, 2024 in New York City.

Bahamas

Caribbean RoundUp

By Devika Ragoonanan

Jamaican-American Actress Sheryl Lee Ralph.

Arts & Entertainment

Jamaican-American star Sheryl Lee Ralph earns well-deserved place on Hollywood Walk of Fame

By Tangerine Clarke

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