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6 days ago

U.S. Downgrades Travel Risk for This Caribbean Destination-What It Means

The updated warning was published on Jan. 17, but the department noted there were no updates or modifications to risk factors travelers may face on the island. "Violent crime is a risk throughout Jamaica. The homicide rate reported by the Government of Jamaica is among the highest in the Western Hemisphere," the State Department wrote in its advisory, but added "Tourist areas generally see lower rates of violent crime than other parts of the country."
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fromTravel + Leisure
1 week ago

10 Cheapest Caribbean Destinations to Visit This Winter

The Dominican Republic and Jamaica offer affordable winter Caribbean escapes, with expanded flight routes and reopenings creating relative value in airfare and hotel rates.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

This month's best paperbacks: Anne Tyler, Jason Allen-Paisant and more

Go these days to any independent bookshop or art gallery or zine fair, and you may find yourself asking: where are the humans? Title after title is devoted to clay and stone, trees and flowers, the riverine and the botanical, gardens and allotments. They share a vocabulary: care, tending, grounding, rootedness, nourishment, regeneration. Nature, however battered, is held up as an antidote to morbid modernity, its alienations, its amnesia.
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fromTravel + Leisure
1 month ago

10 Cheapest Warm-weather Destinations to Escape the Cold This Winter

When temperatures dip and daylight feels scarce, the promise of sunshine becomes hard to resist-especially when it doesn't come with a sky-high price tag. To identify the cheapest warm-weather destinations to visit this season, we partnered with the team at , which analyzed flight searches made between Sept. 1 and Dec. 4, 2025, for travel dates spanning Dec. 21, 2025, through Feb. 28, 2026, departing from U.S. airports. Airfare prices reflect round-trip, economy itineraries, while hotel rates are nightly averages based on standard, double-occupancy rooms. All prices are averages, subject to change.
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fromBrooklyn Paper
2 months ago

Oliver Samuels brings the laughter - America's premiere backs Jamaica's hurricane relief * Brooklyn Paper

The American premiere of Oliver Samuels' Di Prodigal Pickney will raise funds for Jamaican hurricane relief by donating part of ticket proceeds to two beneficiaries.
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fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

An update on Jamaica's recovery efforts following Hurricane Melissa

Jamaica aims to reopen tourism by December 15 after Hurricane Melissa, with airports operational and many hotels reopening despite about 60% of tourism assets being affected.
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fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

JAH live: JAH JAH guide: Africa unite for Jamrock | amNewYork

Jamaica Arts Holding used phone networks and WhatsApp to provide continuous, global updates and deliver relief after Hurricane Melissa devastated parts of Jamaica.
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fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago
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Toronto charity offers aid to Jamaica as Hurricane Melissa set to bear down on island | CBC News

fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago
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Toronto charity offers aid to Jamaica as Hurricane Melissa set to bear down on island | CBC News

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fromCaribbean Life
3 months ago

Western Jamaica ravaged by Hurricane Melissa - Caribbean Life

A Category Five storm devastated western Jamaica, causing severe flooding, infrastructure and communication damage, power outages, and prompting a national disaster declaration.
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fromwww.dw.com
3 months ago

Deadly Tropical Storm Melissa pummels Caribbean DW 10/25/2025

Tropical Storm Melissa threatens to strengthen into a hurricane, causing catastrophic rainfall, flooding, landslides, fatalities, and widespread damage across Hispaniola, Jamaica, southeast Cuba.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Tropical Storm Melissa lumbers through Caribbean as residents warned of floods

Tropical Storm Melissa lumbered through the Caribbean Sea on Thursday, bringing a risk of dangerous landslides and life-threatening flooding to Jamaica and southern Hispaniola. Officials urged residents of flood-prone areas to seek higher ground. The storm was blamed for downing a large tree that killed an elderly man in the coastal town of Marigot in southern Haiti, while five other people were injured in flooding in the central Artibonite area, according to the Civil Protection Agency.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Jamaica imposes curfews after two deadly shootings rattle the island

Jamaica imposed curfews after gang-related shootings killed six, including children, and injured nine, prompting police and government calls for community cooperation and justice.
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fromIndependent
4 months ago

Usain Bolt interview: 'When I walk up stairs I get out of breath'

Usain Bolt no longer competes, explains his unrivalled times, and has returned to normal life in Jamaica after attending an athletics event since 2017.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

Jamaica's Maroons keep their culture alive and spearhead fight for justice

Five principal Maroon communities in Jamaica preserve ancestral governance, medicinal practices, music, cleansing and religious rituals rooted in resistance to enslavement.
Relationships
fromBusiness Insider
5 months ago

I went on a trip to mark 20 years of friendship. It reminded me that romantic relationships aren't the only ones worth cherishing.

Celebrating a 20-year friendship with a trip deepened connection, enabled honest conversations, and affirmed non-romantic relationships deserve milestone recognition.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
5 months ago

Gay Jamaican asylum seeker 'suffering' in ICE custody, lawyer says

A gay asylum seeker from Jamaica is detained by ICE while fighting his asylum case, fearing deportation would endanger his life.
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fromInsideHook
5 months ago

A Hotel We Love: Half Moon Jamaica

Half Moon is an iconic resort in Jamaica that has hosted many famous guests since its opening in 1954.
fromTravel + Leisure
5 months ago

This Caribbean Island's Sunken City Was a Pirate Stronghold-and Now It's a New UNESCO World Heritage Site

"Port Royal's recent designation as a UNESCO World Heritage Site is significant, validating the relevance of its history to Jamaica and the world," said Michelle and Suzanne Rousseau.
History
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago

Jamaicans with Scottish enslaver names; a society still in trauma. Edinburgh University has much to answer for | Chris Osuh

Annie Palmer, the White Witch of Rose Hall, is remembered as a sadistic 19th-century enslaver who terrorised enslaved people before her own death at the hands of her lover.
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fromCaribbean Life
6 months ago

Wrongfully deported to Africa? Jamaica says it didn't turn anyone away - Caribbean Life

The deported group included individuals described as 'so uniquely barbaric that their home countries refused to take them back,' an assertion the Jamaican government strongly refutes.
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fromQNS
6 months ago

Three teenagerss sought for shooting into a crowd near the Jamaica LIRR station: NYPD - QNS

Police from the 103rd Precinct are searching for three teenagers involved in a shooting incident near the LIRR train station on July 7.
New York City
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fromstupidDOPE | Est. 2008
6 months ago

Appleton Estate Launches "The Source" - A 51-Year-Old Masterpiece of Jamaican Rum | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

The Source 51-Year-Old celebrates 275 years of Appleton Estate as the longest tropically aged rum, reflecting heritage and craftsmanship.
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago

Third Test's day-night format should feel like home turf for Australia in Kingston | Geoff Lemon

Ending a Caribbean tour with a day-night Test in Jamaica raises eyebrows due to the venue's lack of floodlights until recently, coupled with concerns over local attendance.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago

Caribbean slavery reparations group takes fight to Westminster and Brussels

The All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Afrikan Reparations hosted an independent delegation of Caribbean researchers and activists lobbying for reparations in Westminster.
Social justice
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago

Jamaica's film industry gets boost from government funding and co-production initiative

The Black River Film Festival is fostering collaboration between Jamaican filmmakers and international industry leaders.
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fromESPN.com
7 months ago

Jamaica's English talents are helping close the gap to Concacaf's best

Jamaica's recruitment of England-born players boosts competition, enhancing their prospects in upcoming football tournaments.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago

Questions grow over unprecedented illegal firearms seizure in Jamaica

A massive seizure of illegal firearms in Jamaica raises significant security concerns and reflects vulnerabilities in national sovereignty.
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fromTravel + Leisure
7 months ago
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This Caribbean Island Is Famous For Beautiful Beaches and All-inclusive Resorts-and It's the Birthplace of Reggae and Jerk Cooking

Jamaica offers a rich array of experiences beyond the typical beach resort, making it a unique Caribbean destination.
fromWho What Wear
8 months ago
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A Fashion Editor's Guide to Jamaica: What to Eat, Where to Stay and Everything to Pack

Jamaica offers a luxurious and memorable travel experience with chic accommodations and delicious local cuisine.
fromTravel + Leisure
7 months ago
Dining

This Caribbean Island Is Famous For Beautiful Beaches and All-inclusive Resorts-and It's the Birthplace of Reggae and Jerk Cooking

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fromTravel + Leisure
7 months ago

The U.S. Government Changed Its Travel Advisory for Jamaica-What Travelers Should Know

Jamaica's travel advisory rating has improved, but travelers should still exercise caution due to ongoing crime and healthcare limitations.
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8 months ago

Euphoria Weekend 2025: Music, Glamour, and Wellness Come Alive at Princess Hotels Jamaica | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

Jamaica's Euphoria Weekend combines luxury, music, wellness, and fashion into an immersive four-day cultural experience.
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fromPitchfork
8 months ago

Vybz Kartel Announces 2025 Tour, Shares Video for New Song

Vybz Kartel announced his Worl' Boss Tour following his release from prison, along with the release of his new single "Pretty Girl."
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