INSPIRING JAMAICA Whispers of Konoko in St Ann

The parish of St Ann, with its lush landscapes and cascading waterfalls, offers more than just a picturesque escape. It is a sanctuary, a place where the soul can reconnect with the rhythm of nature. Among its treasures lies Konoko Falls, a testament to …

Gold, bronze for Jamaica at Central Caribbean Cup Karate

AFTER SIX days of competitive karate, the Central Caribbean Cup which took place in Panama from March 24-30 ended with Jamaica taking home a gold and a bronze medal, c0urtesy of brothers Rasandre and Andrew Evans. Rasandre Evans fought his way to the top …

Hull in tough final-lap battle in Jamaica

US flags Jamaica as top Caribbean drug producer and transit point

Jamaica continues to grapple with its dual role as both “a significant producer of illicit drugs and a key transit country for narcotics destined for North America and Europe,” according to the 2025 International Narcotics Control Strategy Report (INCSR) …

Chicken meat washed up on Jamaica's shores; public warned not to consume it

The Ministry of Agriculture is urging members of the public against consuming, selling, or distributing chicken products that washed ashore in a container along the Hellshire coastline in St Catherine.   The container came ashore on Thursday, April 3.   …

Jereem 7th in 400m at Jamaica Grand Slam Track

Sports Jonathan Ramnanansingh 24 Minutes Ago In this August 6, 2024 file photo, TT's Jereem Richards reacts after his men's 400-metre semifinal at the 2024 Olympics in Saint-Denis, France. - AP PHOTO TRINIDAD and Tobago runner Jereem Richards had a …

CARIBBEAT: Hospitality group Team Jamaica Bickle aids visiting athletes at Penn Relays

Dozens of Jamaican scholastic runners, jumpers, throwers and other Caribbean athletes competing annually in the historic Penn Relays track and field meet in Philadelphia have their experience made smoother every year by the U.S.-based Team Jamaica Bickle ( …

Save the Date and Save 10% – CIF 2025 in Jamaica!

HWC Bikers Blood Drive heads to western Jamaica

FOLLOWING THE success of the National Helmet Wearing Coalition’s (NHWC) Bikers Blood Drive in Kingston, the NHWC will be replicating the initiative in western Jamaica. At 10 a.m. on Saturday, April 12, bikers, couriers, and road safety advocates will …

Call for greater support and inclusion for children with autism in Jamaica

There is a growing need for increased resources and policies to support families with children on the autism spectrum, ensuring a more compassionate and inclusive society where they can thrive. This was the urgent appeal from stakeholders at the World …