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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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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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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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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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Celeste Hedera: StupidDope

Few athletes in modern history have shaped their sport with the consistency, excellence, and global influence of Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce. Known worldwide as the “Pocket Rocket” for her compact 5-foot frame and explosive po

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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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LONDON, England – A stage musical of The Harder They Come is scheduled to open on September 13 at the Stratford East Theatre in London, England. The re-imaged production is written by Suzan-Lori Parks. She is an American Pulitzer Prize winner.

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Inner Circle

QUEENS, NY – Join us for an exciting Labor Day weekend at the One Love Concert – NYC Edition, scheduled for Saturday, August 30. The event will feature live performances in reggae, soca, and dancehall. Acclaimed artists like Inner Circl

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HUSTLING IN MY BLOOD Baby Cham, Stephen Marley and Damian "Jr. Gong" Marley Download the single - https://lnk.to/HustlingInMyBlood Produced by: The FaNaTiX and Baby Cham Video Director: Jay Lenz Video Producer: Blak Production Company: BLAKPRO MDEIA

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Sheldon "Aidonia" Lawrence is a Jamaican Dancehall artiste who is celebrating 20 years in the music business! Establishing himself as one of the greats, his lyricism and flow is noted by many as one of the best to come out of Jamaica. His numerous h

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The Olympic medalist and world track champion has been the one to catch for nearly two decades. After withdrawing unexpectedly from the Paris Olympics in 2024 in what was supposed to be her last race, the star sprinter has

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EUGENE, OREGON - JULY 17: Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce of Team Jamaica celebrates after winning gold the Women's 100m Final on day three of the World Athletics Championships Oregon22 at Hayward Field on July 17, 2022 in Eugene, Oregon. (Photo by Hannah P

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On June 23, 2025, Nike will host an exclusive celebration honouring its legendary partnership with global track icon Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, as she prepares to compete in her final Jamaica National Trials. The event not only celebrates Shelly-Ann’s

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