1 dead, 2 injured in Jamaica, Queens stabbing

Updated on: July 5, 2025 / 9:35 AM EDT / CBS New York 1 dead, 2 injured in Jamaica, Queens stabbing 1 dead, 2 injured in Jamaica, Queens stabbing 00:28 One man is dead and two others were hurt in a stabbing incident in Queens. It happened just...

Golden breakthrough! Nallapati & Trehan claim Jamaica’s first CASA title

Inside the bustling courts of the South Sound Squash Club, captain Sanjana Nallapati and vice‑captain Mehar Trehan etched their names in Caribbean sporting lore. The top‑seeded pair, displaying “skill, fitness, and seamless coordination,” fended...

Jamaicans, Filipinos the top holders of work permits in BVI

TORTOLA, British Virgin Islands, CMC – Nationals from Jamaica and the Philippines top the list of those holding active work permits in the British Virgin Islands. This is based on figures released by Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley during a recent...

U‑19 Earthquake! USA topple Jamaica as Barbados roar into title defense

The curtain rose on the Rising Stars Men’s Under‑19 50‑Over Championships in Basseterre, St Kitts with fireworks far beyond the July sky. Day One delivered a headline‑grabbing upset for the USA, a crushing statement from defending champions...

Caribbean Matters: The celebration of Hosay in Trinidad & Tobago and Jamaica

Caribbean Matters is a weekly series from Daily Kos. Hope you’ll join us here every Saturday. If you are unfamiliar with the region, check out Caribbean Matters: Getting to know the countries of the Caribbean. The Caribbean region is a rich and...

Jamaicans, Filipinos are the top holders of work permits in British Virgin Islands

TORTOLA, British Virgin Islands (CMC) — Jamaicans and Filipinos top the list of those holding active work permits in the British Virgin Islands. This is based on figures released by Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley during a recent sitting of the House...

Work permits likely behind lead in requests for stay extensions in Jamaica

(Jamaica Gleaner) Asians make up the largest number of people requesting an extension of stay in Jamaica, accounting for 46 per cent of the 10,146 aliens registered in 2024, according to Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) records. In its latest...

Jamaicans, Filipinos lead work permit holders in British Virgin Islands

Jamaica and the Philippines are the top two nationalities holding active work permits in the British Virgin Islands, according to figures shared by Premier Dr. Natalio Wheatley during a recent sitting of the House of Assembly. As of May 30, 2025,...

Rising Stars U-19: USA shock Jamaica, Barbados begin title defence in winning fashion

BASSETERRE, St Kitts (CMC): Jamaica were upset by USA in the opening round of the Rising Stars Men’s Under-19 50-over Championships, while defending champions Barbados made light work of Guyana to register a comprehensive victory here on Thursday....

Jamaica’s crime chiefs rely on tech for results

Jamaica’s recent decrease in crime stems in part to its increased use of technology, claims its Prime Minister Andrew Holness. He said the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) is on track to become a regional leader in using technology to fight crime....

JAMAICA-TRANSPORTATION – LIAT to begin flights between Montego Bay and Kingston

Think strategically, focus on values that unite us – CARICOM Chair

Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, Prime Minister of Jamaica, and Chair of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), has challenged the Region to think strategically and focus on the values of unity in the current global environment. “As small states, we...

JAMAICA-ECONOMY – Government finalizing next phase of public sector modernization programme

2025 Jamaica Observer Table Talk Food Awards

Business, Latest News, News KINGSTON, Jamaica — The United States (US) dollar on Friday, July 4, ended trading at $160.79, up by 17 cents, according to the Bank of Jamaica’s dail... {"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}

E-learning Jamaica a Critical Partner in Creating Digital Society

Finance and the Public Service Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams, has hailed e-Learning Jamaica (e-LJam) as a critical partner in Jamaica’s progress towards becoming a fully digital society. The entity, which is celebrating its 20th anniversary this...

Letter of the Day | Jamaica’s heritage is its rich tapestry of many cultures

THE EDITOR, Madam: As Jamaica prepares for its national celebrations, we face a crucial moment of reflection. Our cherished motto, ‘Out of Many, One People’, is not merely a slogan, it is the profound truth of our existence. Yet, our public...

USA shock Jamaica in Rising Stars U-19 opener

BASSETERRE, St Kitts (CMC) — Former winners Jamaica were upset by one of two United States of America teams in the opening round of the Rising Stars Men’s Under-19 50-over Championship, while defending champions Barbados made light work of Guyana...

Gayle hails Jamaica’s participation at NACAC’s U13 and U15 Championships

PRESIDENT of the Jamaica Athletics Administrative Association (JAAA), Garth Gayle, is excited about the participation of the country’s young athletes at the fifth staging of the two-day NACAC Under-13 and Under-15 Championships. The meet gets...

Hanover Emerging as Jamaica’s Leading Tourism Parish – Minister Bartlett

Hanover is rapidly emerging as Jamaica’s leading tourism parish, driven by several major developments, according to Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett. “You are going to have, `among other things, the first casino tourism facility in the...

Transport Minister Outlines Airport Development Projects Across Jamaica

Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, says the Government is undertaking wide-ranging airport development projects across Jamaica, aimed at enhancing capacity, safety, and efficiency, in line with growing...