Jamaican sprinter Kishane Thompson is in red-hot form heading into the Diamond League athletics meeting in Eugene, Oregon

Jamaica adopts new methodologies to estimate GDP

Jamaica has adopted new statistical methodologies for estimating economic performance. The System of National Accounts 2008 “better reflect the international standards and comparability of our estimates,” said the acting head of Statin, Leesha...

Jamaica’s U19s Lose Opening Game of Regional Tournament

Jamaica made a losing start to their campaign in the West Indies Rising Stars Under 19 Tournament in St. Kitts, on Thursday. The young Jamaicans suffered a 13 run defeat to the United States at St. Mary’s Park. The USA batted first and posted 209...

Two Jamaican relay teams chasing World qualification mark

Two Jamaican relay teams will be chasing the qualification mark this evening, in order to get into the World Athletics Championships set for September 13-21 in Tokyo. This when they compete at the at the inaugural Barbados Grand Prix which takes...

Jamaica Bag Two Medals at Caribbean Squash Champs

Team Jamaica bagged two individual medals at the end of the individual section of the Junior Caribbean Area Squash Association Championships currently underway in the Cayman Islands. Vice-captain Mehar Trehan took silver when she lost 3-2 against...

Jamaica's 2022 Population and Housing Census results expected by end of September

The Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN) is on track to release the official population count for the 2022 Population and Housing Census by the end of September 2025. This was disclosed by Acting Director General, Leesha Delatie-Budair, who...

Jamaican relay teams aim to qualify for World Champs at inaugural Barbados Grand Prix

Jamaican relay teams which have not yet qualified for the upcoming World Athletics Championships will get another chance to do so at this weekend's inaugural Barbados Grand Prix at the Usain Bolt Sports Complex in Bridgetown. The men's 4x100 and...

Jamaican CEO Kesha Christie Pens Book On Poverty To Success

Dr. Kesha Christie KINGSTON, Jamaica – Dr. Kesha Christie—founder and managing director of KCLH Full Business Solutions Limited—will be launching her book titled The Currency of Grit on July 5. The book, which is centered around empowerment,...

Jamaica Celebrates 70 Years of Tourism with Exclusive Summer Travel Deals

Disclaimer: This Inside South Florida segment is sponsored by Jamaica Tourist Board. All opinions and views are of the advertiser and does not reflect the same of WSFL-TV. As the Jamaica Tourist Board celebrates its 70th anniversary, travelers are...

Jamaica’s Economy Grew 1.1% in 1st Quarter of 2025

The Statistical Institute of Jamaica, STATIN, says the economy grew by 1.1 per cent over the period January to March this year. The outturn was influenced by a 2 per cent expansion in the goods producing industries and growth of 0.8 per cent in...

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...

‘MASSIVE, MASSIVE BLOW’

OUTGOING CHAIRMAN of Professional Football Jamaica Limited (PFJL), Chris Williams, said the loss of SportsMax will be a massive blow not just to the Jamaica Premier League but to all sporting communities across the region. In an announcement...

Caribbean Photo of the Week: On the Beach in Westmoreland, Jamaica

The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Dave Griffith, who sent in this lovely shot from his hotel in Westmoreland, Jamaica. Have you taken a great photo somewhere in the Caribbean? Send it to news@caribjournal.com with...

JPL, SBF to find new broadcast partners

THE JAMAICA Premier League (JPL) and the ISSA schoolboy football competitions will have to find new broadcast partners come the start of their respective seasons this year after Digicel announced SportsMax’s impending shutdown. In an announcement...

Sobers, Alexander to attend 49th CARICOM conference in Jamaica

Minister of Foreign and CARICOM Affairs Sean Sobers and a delegation from Trinidad and Tobago which includes Minister of Homeland Security Roger Alexander, leaves today to attend the 49th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of...

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...

United Oil & Gas seeks partner for Jamaica exploration amid cash flow issues

United Oil & Gas is reportedly experiencing significant cash flow problems and needs a partner in order to conduct oil exploration in Jamaica. According to its 2024 financial report, the company's auditor says it is facing an acute liquidity risk....

CARICOM Summit | Johnson Smith and Barbados counterpart to lead push to dismantle trade barriers

Jamaica’s Foreign Minister Kamina Johnson Smith and Barbados’s Kerrie Symmonds will lead a CARICOM review to remove regional trade barriers, amid urgent calls to boost intra-regional commerce and respond to new United States tariffs. The move...

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...

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,...