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At the “Stay Strong Jamaica” press conference at Seminole Hard Hotel & Casino Hollywood. L-R: Consul General of Jamaica Oliver Mair; Jamaica’s Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport Olivia “Babsy” Grange; and Chief Operating Officer of

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Jakes Hotel in Jamaica Reopens with Vibrant Charm

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Jakes Hotel to Re-Open Following Hurricane Melissa on December 18, 2025

 

ST. ELIZABETH, Jamaica – On Jamaica’s magnetic south coast, Jakes Hotel has always existed slightly outside of time. It is a bohemian cluster of seaside cottages, verandas, an

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Reggae legend Jimmy Cliff dies, aged 81

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                                           Jimmy Cliff's hits included Many Rivers To Cross, Wonderful World, Beautiful People and You Can Get It If You Really Want

Jimmy Cliff, one of the most prominent and beloved proponents of reggae music, ha

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Entire communities in Jamaica are demolished or isolated by direct hit from Hurricane Melissa."Communities and towns no longer look the same," said the Prime Minister. 

Video footage taken during Prime Minister Holness' helicopter tour of the hard-h

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Residents stand on the wreckage of a house destroyed by Hurricane Melissa in Santa Cruz, Jamaica, Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2025.
Residents stand on the wreckage of a house destroyed by Hurricane Melissa in Santa Cruz, Jamaica, on Oct. 29. For the past decade, Jamaica has been building layers of financial protection in the event of a natural disaster. Now, after Hurricane Mel
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The directors of Jangas celebrate their journey and vision for the restaurant. From left: Ron J Young, Khari Murray, Alicia Murray, Jordan Weller, and Richard Samough.

WHEN it comes to music, nightlife, and experiences, Kingston stands unrivalled as

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By NAN ET Editor

News Americas, NEW YORK, NY, Mon. Oct. 13, 2025: Chronixx is back – and reggae music feels whole again. The Jamaican artist who helped redefine modern roots reggae has returned with Exile, his long-awaited sophomore album, and the w

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13744137481?profile=RESIZE_710xCrushed limestone moves along a conveyor belt at a local quarry. Jamaica is looking to boost exports of construction materials such as limestone and aggregates to meet growing regional demand.

The Port Authority of Jamaica (PAJ) is exploring the deve

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Patrick Eugène stands behind three handbags he designed as a 2025 participant in the 10th annual Dior Lady Art project. Only 10 international artists, including just two American artists, were selected to reimagine the Lady Dior handbag as contemporary art. (Courtesy of Heather Sten)

Patrick Eugène stands behind three handbags he designed as a 2025 participant in the 10th annual Dior Lady Art project. Only 10 international artists, including just two American artists, were selected to reimagine the Lady Dior handbag as contem

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 13741019497?profile=RESIZE_710xJungle Bay Dominica has been named the Caribbean’s Leading Retreat for 2025 at the prestigious World Travel Awards, solidifying its place as a premier eco-luxury wellness destination. This recognition comes as no surprise given Jungle Bay’s unwaveri

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Wambugu apple takes root in Jamaica

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 Designed for resilience, the Wambugu apple tree flourishes in both hot and cold conditions, making it ideally suited for tropical environments. Jamaica is now growing what it once imported as the Wambugu apple from Kenya shows promising results on

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Anastasia Mills Healy - Islands.com

Costa Rica earns its reputation as a biodiversity hotspot with jaguars and toucans hiding in the cool mists of cloud forests, a plethora of beaches where endangered green sea turtles nest, and the kaleidoscope of

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The Dominican Republic is known for it's vibrant culture and having some of the best beaches in the Caribbean. Spending a few weeks relaxing, playing in the ocean, and eating delicious food sounds like a dream, but for some people, days at a time by

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Anna Smith - Islands

St. Kitts and Nevis is a tiny nation in the Leeward Islands of the Caribbean, lying between Antigua and Barbuda and the Virgin Islands. It's a popular spot with U.S. tourists thanks to its sun-drenched skies, relatively low cost

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Jamaica and Ireland: Documenting Shared Histories

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KINGSTON, Jamaica – Jamaicans.com has announced a special collaboration with Photo Museum Ireland. This is the team behind the internationally recognized Photo Album of the Irish Project. Together, they are seeking at least ten Jamaican families of

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