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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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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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 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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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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Jamaica's new Negril’s $460M Airport is set to transform tourism and travel in the Caribbean. This $460 million Negril airport project boosts Jamaica’s economy, improves global connectivity, and makes Negril a world-class destination. Discover how J

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13701219885?profile=RESIZE_710x  2025 Writing Fellow Yashika Graham at the Civitella Ranieri castle in Umbria Italy

UMBRIA, ITALY – Jamaican poet Yashika Graham has been awarded a 2025 Writing Fellowship by the prestigious Civitella Ranieri Foundation. She joins an elite interna

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A Celebration of Caribbean Cinema, Style, and Culture

On Saturday, October 11, 2025, the Wilmington International Film Festival will unveil a vibrant new addition to its celebrated lineup. It is the first-ever Caribbean Film & Fashion

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13688769054?profile=RESIZE_710xEstate agent Nadia Dyson says there has been a big increase in the number of people seeking Antiguan citizenship

Scroll through homes for sale in the Eastern Caribbean and it is no longer just bewitching beaches and a laid-back lifestyle being touted

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13668786253?profile=RESIZE_710xBy: Kira Reinke - Islands

The Bahamian archipelago is home to some of the world's most extraordinary beaches that seem straight out of a dream, with endless sweeps of pink-sand shorelines washed by turquoise waters. These imaginings come to life on t

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By: Amy McMahon - Islands

The crystal blue, warm waters of the Caribbean Sea seemed to be designed with snorkeling in mind. While the many islands and coastlines that are lucky enough to call the Caribbean home are brimming with snorkeling spots, no

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Puerto Rico, also known by its nickname of the "Island of Enchantment," is a magical place where the rivers and lakes glisten under the Caribbean sun. The waters of this island — like this lagoon that is a bioluminescent gem brimming with sea turtle

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