Jamaica

Jamaica

Hurricane Melissa makes landfall in Cuba, over 700,000 evacuated

More than half a million people were evacuated in Cuba, according to President Miguel Díaz-Canel, and forecasters said the Category 3 storm would unleash significant damage in Santiago de Cuba and nearby areas.

29/10/2025

Jamaica

Streets flood in Kingston as Hurricane Melissa slams Jamaica

Hurricane Melissa made landfall in Jamaica on Tuesday as a Category 5 storm with winds up to 295 km/h, the strongest in 174 years. Streets in Kingston were flooded and power cuts hit a third of the island. Officials warn of a four-metre storm surge as Melissa heads toward Cuba.

29/10/2025

Jamaica

Hurricane Melissa: Striking photos as storm makes landfall in Jamaica

Fierce winds ripped roofs from buildings, and massive boulders crashed down onto roads, cutting off access across the region.

28/10/2025

Jamaica

Satellite imagery shows Hurricane Melissa intensifying near Jamaica

Satellite video shows Hurricane Melissa intensifying into a massive Category 5 storm near Jamaica, with towering clouds and powerful lightning flashes signaling its growing strength. The strongest hurricane ever to hit the island is set to bring catastrophic flooding, landslides, and severe damage.

27/10/2025

Green News

Hurricane Melissa threatens catastrophic flooding in Jamaica and Haiti

Expected to make landfall in Jamaica on Monday evening or Tuesday morning, Hurricane Melissa is forecast to become a Category 5 hurricane, making it the strongest storm on record for the Caribbean island nation,

27/10/2025

Jamaica

At least 8 dead after Hurricane Beryl batters the Caribbean

Hurricane Beryl battered Jamaica with 12 consecutive hours of strong winds and several months' worth of rain. As it has claimed at least eight lives across the Caribbean.

04/07/2024

Travel News

Travelling in Hurricane Beryl’s path? Here’s what you need to know

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is warning that this storm season could be the worst in decades.

04/07/2024

The Dialogue

Legacy and transmission in the music of Aston Barrett Jr

In partnership with Media City

The Dialogue sat with Aston Barrett Jr, the leader of the legendary reggae band The Wailers. Aston is travelling globally to commemorate the 40th anniversary of "Legend," the highest-selling reggae album in history.

25/05/2024

Culture news

Jamaican poet Jason Allen-Paisant wins 2023 TS Eliot prize for poetry

Jamaican poet Jason Allen-Paisant won the coveted T.S. Eliot Prize for his second collection of poems, ‘Self-Portrait As Othello,’ which reimagines Shakespeare’s hero in a modern landscape.

16/01/2024

Australia

France cruise into last eight while Colombia battle past Jamaica

Goals from Kadidiatou Diani, Kenza Dali and a brace from Eugénie Le Sommer rounded off a dominant performance in Adelaide. Meanwhile, Catalina Usme's goal gave Las Cafeteras their first-ever victory in the knockout stages of the Women's World Cup, beating Jamaica.

08/08/2023

Culture news

Bob Marley's grandson Joseph 'Jo Mersa’ Marley dies aged 31

Jo, who was also a reggae musician and DJ – known professionally as Jo Mersa – was found unresponsive in a vehicle on Tuesday 27 December and reportedly died of an asthma attack.

28/12/2022

Culture news

Jamaica bans broadcasts deemed to glorify drugs and crime

The government said the ban is meant to cut back on material that “could give the wrong impression that criminality is an accepted feature of Jamaican culture and society.”

13/10/2022

Money

CBDCs: These countries are using or launching digital currencies

A slew of countries have announced initiatives to create CBDCs. The US could be able to join their ranks with a "digital dollar".

09/03/2022

Art

'Bob Marley: One Love Experience' in London features cannabis forest

The exhibition's ten-week stay at the capital's Saatchi Gallery contains personal possessions, multi-sensory rooms, and rare photographic finds.

04/02/2022

Jamaica

COVID-19: Usain Bolt tests positive for coronavirus

Prime Minister Andrew Holness said police are investigating the case. He didn't specify what offense might have been committed, though Jamaica has imposed social distancing requirements

25/08/2020

United Kingdom

Why is the UK divided over deporting foreign-born convicts to Jamaica?

A flight scheduled to deport dozens of people from the UK to Jamaica left on Tuesday morning despite a court order. It is a case that sparked a large debate in the UK - but what is each side saying?

11/02/2020

Cuba

Magnitude 7.7 earthquake strikes between Cuba and Jamaica

A powerful 7.7 earthquake struck south of Cuba and Jamaica, the US Geological Survey said.

28/01/2020

Jamaica

Jamaican crowned Miss World 2019 says beauty pageants still have value

The latest winner of the Miss World, Jamaica's Toni-Ann Singh, says she wants to use her award to work for sustainable change for women.

15/12/2019

World News

New James Bond movie will see 007 start his latest adventure in Jamaica

Daniel Craig plays 007 in his fifth and final James Bond movie, with the world's most famous secret agent starting his latest adventure in the Caribbean

27/06/2019

World News

Cristiane scores hat-trick as Brazil sink Jamaica for perfect start

Brazil cruised to a 3-0 win in their opening game

09/06/2019