Jamaica News – Caribbean Life

Jamaican singer Ken Boothe.

Music

One Love Festival to debut in Jamaica

By Nelson A. King

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Real estate scams on the rise in Jamaica

By Dawn Plummer

Olive Rowe states, "everything is gone, everything is gone," as she stands in her home that was destroyed when Hurricane Beryl passed through the area on July 05, 2024 in Saint Elizabeth Parish, Jamaica.

Year In Review 2024

By Bert Wilkinson

Rita Marley during LIVE 8 - Philadelphia - Show at Philadelphia Museum of Art in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States.

Music

Celebrating the legacy of Rita Marley

By Nelson A. King

U.S. Rep. Yvette D. Clarke.

Clarke again leads letter to Biden urging exoneration of Marcus Garvey

By Nelson A. King

Marlon “Famous” Pinnock, principal of LUST All White Gala.

Dance

Connecticut-based promoter upbeat about hosting first event in Jamaica

By Nelson A. King

Jamaica coach Wendell Downswell.

Sports

Bronx businessman to honor three Jamaican coaches

By Nelson A. King

KINGSTON, JAMAICA WI - MARCH 30, 1992: Jamaican Prime Minister Michael Manley.

Books

Jamaicans observe Michael Manley’s centenary

By Dawn Plummer

U.S. Rep. Yvette Clarke attends as Brooklyn Paramount celebrates its grand opening with an official ribbon cutting at Brooklyn Paramount on March 27, 2024, in New York City.

National

U.S. Rep. Yvette Clarke is the new Congressional Black Caucus Leader

By Dawn Plummer

President Mohamed Irfaan Ali addresses nationals at a diaspora town hall meeting at the Hotel Liberty Inn & Suites in Queens.

Bermuda

Caribbean RoundUp

By Devika Ragoonanan

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.

Court

World Court gets involved in climate change issues

By Bert Wilkinson

Reggae artist Tarrus Riley.

Music

‘It’s Showtime’ for Tarrus Riley

By Nelson A. King

Jamaica's Prime Minister, Andrew Holness.

Republic bill ready

By Bert Wilkinson

Ruel "Doc" Wallace with "Mountain Grandeur.”

‘From the HeArt’

By Nelson A. King

Former Prime Minister Garry Conille seen here speaking during the ceremony to hand over the ampliation of the decree appointing Dr Garry Conille as Prime Minister in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Monday June 03, 2024.

Caribbean RoundUp

By Devika Ragoonanan

Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, Prince William, Duke of Cambridge and Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, MP unveil a plaque during a visit to Spanish Town Hospital on March 23, 2022 in Spanish Town, Jamaica.

Health

Health study reveals high rates of alcohol, marijuana, and tobacco use among Jamaicans

By Dawn Plummer

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The Bronx Zoo offers several gift packages with the name-a-roach tradition.

Bronx Zoo’s Valentine’s Day tradition returns: Name a cockroach after your ex

The Loft Candy Store, as photographed in 1959, was located on the northeast corner of Myrtle Avenue at Onderdonk Avenue in Ridgewood.

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MTA New York City Transit President Demetrius Crichlow on subways

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