Jamaica News – Caribbean Life

Sir Ronald Sanders, Antigua's Ambassador to the U.S.

Antigua

Caribbean RoundUp

By Devika Ragoonanan

The entrance into the Sangster's International Airport in Montego Bay, Jamaica.

Hurricane Relief

Where trees fell, hope rose: Jamaica endures after Hurricane Melissa

By Dawn Plummer

New York Board-Certified Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon Dr. Dwight Williams (l) attending to a patient on a recent dental mission to Jamaica.

Health

Healing after the storm: NY medical team deploys to devastated Jamaica

By Nelson A. King

Current members and alumni of the BSU/AHCCC, along with faculty, staff, and the Sisters of Saint Joseph (CSJ), gather in front of the original convent — once home to the CSJ educators who led TMLA for decades — during the May 2025 TMLA Black Student Union / African Heritage and Caribbean Culture Club five-year anniversary celebration.

Hurricane Relief

From classrooms to community: NYC teens lead Hurricane Melissa relief for Jamaica

By Milette Millington

The May 2025 TMLA Black Student Union/African Heritage and Caribbean Culture Club's 5-year anniversary celebration.

News

Local NYC high school students mobilize support for Hurricane Melissa recovery in Jamaica

By Milette Millington

Vladimir Paraison, chief of the National Police, attends a press conference to present weapons and ammunition seized during different operations against gangs, in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, November 28, 2025.

Guyana

Carribean RoundUp

By Devika Ragoonanan

The Bahamas' Prime Minister Philip Davis attends the 44th Regular meeting of CARICOM at Baha Mar in Nassau, Bahamas, February 16, 2023.

Bahamas

CARIBBEAN ROUND UP

By Devika Ragoonanan

Jamaica's Prime Minister, Andrew Holness.

Hurricane Relief

Global Lenders Unite

By Bert Wilkinson

Jamaican-American singer-songwriter and producer Gramps Morgan.

Hurricane Relief

Moment of unity

By Nelson A. King

Jamaican singer Shaggy.

Hurricane Relief

US$1M goal for star-studded Jamaica Strong Relief Concert

By Nelson A. King

Assembly Member Jaime Williams, center, in all-black, flanked by Assembly Member Monique Chandler-Waterman to her immediate right; Sen. Roxanne Persaud, to Williams' immediate left; and Brooklyn Canarsie Lions President Jean Joseph, to Persaud's immediate left.

Hurricane Relief

Brooklyn leaders rally community for Jamaica relief

By Nelson A. King

Celebrated Jamaican singer and musician Jimmy Cliff seen here playing the keyboard.

Hurricane Relief

From Yard – A Kool and Irie response to Melissa

By Vinette K. Pryce

Beres Hammond performs at Cadence Bank Amphitheatre at Chastain Park on Aug. 18, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia.

Hurricane Relief

Entertainment teams step up with urgent aid for hurricane-hit Jamaica

By Nelson A. King

Jamaican reggae icon Jimmy Cliff during a performance in 2012.

Music

Reggae lovers pay glowing tributes to legendary Jimmy Cliff

By Nelson A. King

Prime Minister of Barbados, Mia Mottley speaks onstage during Global Citizen NOW: Health and Climate Financing Sessions - The Urgent Need for Action at Guastavino's on Sept. 25, 2024 in New York City.

Barbados

Caribbean RoundUp

By Devika Ragoonanan

Jamaica Consul General to New York Alsion Roach Wilson.

People

Jamaica Consulate General NY announces funeral for CG Alsion Roach-Wilson

By Nelson A. King

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