Jamaica News – Caribbean Life

Jamaica's Prime Minister, Andrew Holness.

Hurricane Relief

Global Lenders Unite

By Bert Wilkinson

Jamaican-American singer-songwriter and producer Gramps Morgan.

Hurricane Relief

Moment of unity

By Nelson A. King

Jamaican singer Shaggy.

Hurricane Relief

US$1M goal for star-studded Jamaica Strong Relief Concert

By Nelson A. King

Assembly Member Jaime Williams, center, in all-black, flanked by Assembly Member Monique Chandler-Waterman to her immediate right; Sen. Roxanne Persaud, to Williams' immediate left; and Brooklyn Canarsie Lions President Jean Joseph, to Persaud's immediate left.

Hurricane Relief

Brooklyn leaders rally community for Jamaica relief

By Nelson A. King

Celebrated Jamaican singer and musician Jimmy Cliff seen here playing the keyboard.

Hurricane Relief

From Yard – A Kool and Irie response to Melissa

By Vinette K. Pryce

Beres Hammond performs at Cadence Bank Amphitheatre at Chastain Park on Aug. 18, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia.

Hurricane Relief

Entertainment teams step up with urgent aid for hurricane-hit Jamaica

By Nelson A. King

Jamaican reggae icon Jimmy Cliff during a performance in 2012.

Music

Reggae lovers pay glowing tributes to legendary Jimmy Cliff

By Nelson A. King

Prime Minister of Barbados, Mia Mottley speaks onstage during Global Citizen NOW: Health and Climate Financing Sessions - The Urgent Need for Action at Guastavino's on Sept. 25, 2024 in New York City.

Barbados

Caribbean RoundUp

By Devika Ragoonanan

Jamaica Consul General to New York Alsion Roach Wilson.

People

Jamaica Consulate General NY announces funeral for CG Alsion Roach-Wilson

By Nelson A. King

New York Attorney General Letitia James.

Immigration

James joins growing calls for TPS for Jamaicans

By Nelson A. King

Jamaica's Prime Minister, Andrew Holness.

Hurricane Relief

Regional Solidarity

By Bert Wilkinson

The roof of El Greko kitchen in Montego Bay, Jamaica destroyed during the passage of Hurricane Melissa.

Environment

Surviving Melissa: How ChatGPT helped us weather Jamaica’s Category 5 fury

By Gardy Charles

Haitian Bridge Alliance Executive Director Guerline Jozef.

Immigration

Caribbean RoundUp

By Devika Ragoonanan

Caribbean-American Democratic Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke addresses a town hall meeting at George Wingate High School Auditorium in Brooklyn on Jun. 16, 2025.

Immigration

Clarke leads letter urging Trump to grant TPS for Jamaica

By Nelson A. King

Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso, third from left, with students and personnel of BK International High School Food Pantry. The politician launched a resource drive to support Jamaica following Hurricane Melissa. Essential items could be dropped off at Borough Hall until Nov. 26 at 4 p.m.

Hurricane Relief

BP Reynoso leads Jamaica Relief Drive — Donations open through Nov. 26

By Tangerine Clarke

Sitting in front with plaques, journalist and humanitarian Michael Wattkis and Dr. Montrae Calhoun Thomas, a pediatrician in New Jersey who were honored at the Caribbean Medical Mission (CMM) Black Tie gala in NJ. Looking on are some of the board members of the CMM.

Hurricane Relief

CMM Black-Tie Gala turned into hurricane relief for Jamaica

By Nelson A. King

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