PM: Jamaica better able to respond to crises following COVID-19

  By Nakinskie Robinson       Five years after the COVID-19 pandemic shuttered businesses and disrupted lives, Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness says Jamaica is in a better position to respond to crises.   The assurance comes on the March 10 anniversary of …

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Jamaica Tourism Gets Boost from New Luxury Property

The Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) is excited to share a major investment in the country’s tourism sector with the acquisition of an existing hotel property in Runaway Bay by the TUI Global Hospitality Fund. This property will be completely redesigned and …

Mavado slams Jamaica’s justice system after son’s conviction overturned

(Jamaica Gleaner) Dancehall artiste Mavado has expressed relief and outrage following Friday’s Court of Appeal decision to overturn the murder conviction of his son, Dantay Brooks, and his co-accused, Andre Hinds. “There is a fire raging within me at the …

Dominican citizens can now travel to Jamaica visa-free

Santo Domingo.- As of March 4, Dominican Republic citizens no longer need a visa to visit Jamaica for up to 180 days for tourism or business. Jamaican Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett announced the policy change, calling it a milestone in Caribbean tourism …

Stakeholders urged to protect Jamaica's macroeconomic stability as wage talks loom

Chairman of the Fiscal Advisory Committee Keith Duncan has warned that all sectors of the Jamaican society must work to protect the current macroeconomic stability. The warning comes as the unions representing thousands of public sector workers, including …

Jamaica records 28 murders in 8 days after February letup

Jamaica recorded 28 murders to start the month of March according to the latest serious crime statistics published yesterday by the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF). This after a record-breaking February where only 47 murders were reported, the lowest …

Rich Browne and England take on Jamaica

Thatcham’s Rich Browne was recently called up to play for the England Deaf Rugby team. Browne was a key part of the side’s success last year, as they toured South Africa. Last month they took on the Jamaican national team, who are not hearing impaired, at …

On International Women's Day, a call for Jamaica to combat systemic barriers that hold women back

Feature image created using Canva Pro elements. March 8 is International Women's Day (IWD), and the 2025 theme is “Accelerate Action.” According to the World Economic Forum’s 2024 Global Gender Gap Report, it will take until 2158 to achieve gender …

Royalton Chic Resorts to Debut in Jamaica, Set to Redefine Adults-Only Lifestyle Getaways

BERLIN, March 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In the midst of ITB Berlin, Blue Diamond Resorts is unveiling its latest venture in the Caribbean: Royalton CHIC Jamaica Paradise Cove, An Autograph Collection All Inclusive Resort – Adults Only, set to debut in …