New Miss Jamaica World crowned

Matea Mahal Smith, Miss Jamaica World 2026, is flanked by Celine Walters (left), Miss Earth Jamaica, and Daniella Bullock, Miss Jamaica International (Photo: Samuel Edie) On Sunday night, inside the Karl Hendrickson Auditorium at Jamaica College, Matea …

Mark Newman succeeds Wendy Hart as American Friends of Jamaica president

Mark Newman has assumed the presidency of the American Friends of Jamaica (AFJ), succeeding Wendy Hart, who stepped down after 11 years leading the nonprofit organization. The leadership transition was announced at AFJ's Hummingbird Gala on Oct. 16 at …

Jamaica sees strong demand ahead of winter travel season

Jamaica is anticipating a strong winter tourism season, supported by expanded air service from North America and Latin America and the reopening of hotels recovering from Hurricane Melissa. The island welcomed more than 2 million visitors and generated US$ …

Matea Mahal Smith is Miss Jamaica World 2026

Matea Mahal Smith has been crowned Miss Jamaica World 2026, emerging from a pool of 23 contestants. The 24-year-old aspiring doctor, who wore the Miss Aveeno sash, was named the winner at the grand coronation held at the Karl Hendrickson Auditorium at …

Nozipho Ntshangase holidays in Jamaica after a busy year: "Ready for a little pause"

Nozipho Ntshangase jetted off to Montego Bay, Jamaica, and shared glimpses of her getaway The former Mommy Club star opened up about needing a break after a full and sometimes overwhelming year Nozipho showed off her curves during a Bamboo Rafting …

Jamaica’s Spence proud of WSL appearance record

Jamaica international Drew Spence has etched her name into Women’s Super League (WSL) history after becoming the competition’s all-time appearance leader. The Tottenham Hotspur captain made her 217th WSL appearance in yesterday’s 4-1 victory over …

Why Jamaica Is Still Struggling to Capitalise on Its Global Musical Influence

Jamaican music has left its mark on genres around the world, from reggaeton and electronic dance music to regional adaptations such as Hawaiian and Japanese reggae. But as Jamaican rhythms, recordings and musical innovations have been sampled, adapted and …

Mammogram woes worsen in western Jamaica

A radiologist examines a mammogram scan for breast cancer detection.Photo: Adobe Stock MONTEGO BAY, St James — The National Health Fund (NHF) is developing an initiative to have a mobile mammography unit travel across the island, providing critical …

Kagame, Jamaica PM discuss bilateral ties

Kagame, Jamaica PM discuss defence, tourism cooperation

President Paul Kagame meets with Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness on the sidelines of the 28th Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in St. John’s, Antigua and Barbuda on Monday, November 2. Photo by Village Urugwiro