Jamaica 64 celebrations announced

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Olivia Grange, has announced the calendar of national events and activities for Jamaica’s 64th anniversary of independence under the theme, ‘United in Celebrating Resilience’. High on the list of events …

From Jamaica to the Minnesota Capitol: SCSU student helps pass protections for student parents

ST. CLOUD — When Javelia Morrison-Galimore boarded an airplane from her home country of Jamaica and was bound for Minnesota, she was chasing her American dream. “Coming from a country with little to no democracy, I found that by the time I came to the …

Strong winds to continue affecting Jamaica through weekend

  The Meteorological Service is warning that strong to very strong winds will continue to affect Jamaica and its territorial waters through the weekend with the most severe conditions expected Friday and Saturday.    The Met Service says a low level jet …

Gov't touts Chris Gayle's Rich Rum venture as boost for Brand Jamaica

  The government says the launch of cricket legend Chris Gayle's Rich Rum brand is evidence of growing confidence in Jamaica's economy and the country's ability to develop globally competitive products.   State Minister in the Ministry of …

Jamaica's total assets climb to $3.1 trillion

  The Bank of Jamaica says the country's financial system continued to expand during the year to March, with total assets reaching $3.1 trillion.    The figure represents an 8.5 per cent increase over the $2.85 trillion recorded at the end of March …

JAMAICA-SECURITY-Crime Stop arrests jump 38 per cent

Jamaica chases history in US draught championship

International Grandmaster (IGM) Wayne "Shine" Reid (right) and president of the Jamaica Draft Association, Deputy Superintendent Jermaine Delattibudiere, show off the official JDA team kit ahead of APCA championship in Memphis, US. KINGSTON, …

Sport Ministry commits $1.35m to support Jamaica’s drone soccer team at world competition

(From left) Members of the Jamaica Drone Soccer team: Keith Carter, Addison Clarke, Joshua Forbes, Timothy Lee and team captain Carl Heron. KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport has given $1.35 million to the Jamaica …

Jamaica win 16 medals on opening day of NACAC U18/U23 Championships

Jamaica produced a dominant opening-day performance at the North American, Central American and Caribbean Athletic Association (NACAC) Under-18 and Under-23 Championships in Apizaco, Mexico, winning 16 medals, including eight gold, on Friday. Bouwahjgie …

Jamaica Canada Basketball

Frankfort, IN (46041) Today Thunderstorms this evening followed by a few showers overnight. Low 68F. Winds light and variable. Chance of rain 90%.. Tonight Thunderstorms this evening followed by a few showers overnight. Low 68F. Winds light and variable. …