Tag: Jamaica

Caribbean Leaders Defy U.S. and Defend Hiring of Cuban Doctors
Leaders of the Caribbean Community (Caricom) have rejected threats from U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who seeks to impose visa restrictions on officials from governments that hire Cuban doctors, claiming labor exploitation. Caribbean Resistance Against Washington’s Pressure Regional leaders reaffirmed their countries’ sovereignty and independence, emphasizing the vital role of Cuban doctors in their […]
March 12, 2025

Jamaica’s Tourism goes full steam into the digital age
Jamaica’s tourism sector is undergoing a digital transformation, leveraging technology to revolutionize communication, enhance customer experiences, and optimize supply chains, according to Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett. The island has embraced AI-driven marketing, integrated chatbots to improve guest interactions, and streamlined its supply chain with digital platforms, positioning itself at the forefront of the evolving travel […]
March 4, 2025

Haiti: First Troops From Jamaica and Belice Arrives in Haiti
The first troops from Jamaica and Belize for the Multinational Security Support Mission arrived in Port-au-Prince on Thursday, and will join the 400 agents from Kenya, the country that leads the operation, who are already in Haiti. Related:Haiti: Call to Facilitate Higher Education Activities On the Jamaican side, a contingent of about 20 military personnel […]
September 12, 2024

Jamaica Declares State of Emergency in Clarendon Following Deadly Shootings
‘Those responsible will face justice,” vowed Deputy Police Commissioner Fitz Bailey. On Wednesday, the National Security Ministry declared a state of emergency in the southern Clarendon parish following a series of deadly shootings on Sunday night. RELATED: Haiti: Jamaica Announces Early Police Presence Eight people, including a seven-year-old boy, were killed in separate gun attacks […]
August 15, 2024

Haiti: Jamaica Announces Early Police Presence
A first detachment of 400 Kenyan troops arrived on 25 June, but the Caribbean nations that are closer to Haiti and committed to the security support mission have yet to disembark here, and the reasons for their delay are not yet known.
July 19, 2024

UN Contributes $2.5 Million Aid to Jamaica for Hurricane Beryl Recovery Efforts
The investment comes from $4 million from the Central Emergency Response Fund On Friday, the UN allocated $2.5 million to Jamaica to alleviate the effects of Hurricane Beryl, which has left the country with significant damage and at least two deaths. RELATED:Hurricane Beryl Advances Over Yucatan in Mexico The investment comes from $4 million from […]
July 5, 2024

Hurricane Beryl Crossed Jamaica Leaving One Person Dead
The hurricane is traveling at 33 kilometers per hour and will hit the Cayman Islands in the next few hours. Hurricane Beryl, which upgraded to Category 3 in the early hours of Thursday, struck Jamaica on Wednesday, leaving one person dead. RELATED: Mexico Prepares for Hurricane Beryl The Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS) reported that, […]
July 4, 2024

Hurricane Beryl Heads to Jamaica with Devastating Category Five Winds
Beryl, the first hurricane of the Atlantic season, remains a dangerous system with maximum sustained winds of 270 kilometers per hour and also threatens the south of the Dominican Republic, Haiti and the Cayman Islands.
July 2, 2024

Jamaica: PM Expresses Country’s Intentions to Transform the Country’s Security Landscape
The plan of Holness is improve the national security to gain more control of the criminal situation and fight against the rise of the criminal acts
June 20, 2024

Jamaican government commits to strengthening border security
The government is implementing a robust strategy through policy development, legislative measures, and substantial investment in resources to fortify ministries, departments, and agencies directly involved in security operations.