Jamaica's 17th-Century Port Royal Gains World Heritage Status

On 12 July 2025, the World Heritage Committee inscribed The Archaeological Landscape of 17th Century Port Royal, Jamaica on the World Heritage List. This decision marks a key milestone for Jamaica and the wider English-speaking Caribbean, coming a decade …

Gov’t adopting holistic strategy to strengthen Jamaica’s resilience – Holness

The Government is adopting a holistic approach to strengthening Jamaica’s resilience framework by prioritising long-term investments across key sectors, says Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness. Speaking during a recent National Commercial Bank (NCB)-hosted …

JBM and St Ann Chamber of Commerce champion Jamaica’s youth leaders

Dr Ransford Davidson, president of the St Ann Chamber of Commerce, (Right) Mrs Donna Marie Howe, Managing Director of the Jamaica Bauxite Limited, (Centre) Greg-Ann Johnson, First President of the St Ann Chamber of Commerce Youth Ambassador and Youth …

Russell concerned about lack of professionalism in Jamaica set-up

Jamaica and West Indies all-rounder Andre Russell has expressed concern over the decline in the number of Jamaicans transitioning to international cricket. Russell believes local players are also not professional in their approach to the game, adding that …

The City That Rose from the Sea: How Kingston Became Jamaica’s Capital

Before Kingston, there was Port Royal, a notorious city once described as the “wickedest city in the world.” Home to English buccaneers like Sir Henry Morgan, Port Royal prospered from plundered Spanish wealth and served as a key naval and trading post in …

JAAA VP Relieved Jamaica’s Men in Position to Qualify for Tokyo 4x100m

LONDON, ENGLAND – JULY 19: Kishane Thompson of Team Jamaica competes in the 4x100m Relay Men Final during the Novuna London Athletics Meet, part of the 2025 Diamond League at London Stadium on July 19, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Bryn Lennon/ …

Jamaica Opens Final Round of WCQ Away to Bermuda on Sep. 5

Jamaica will open their final round Concacaf World Cup Qualifying series with an away game against Bermuda in Hamilton on September 5. Four days later they return home to face Trinidad and Tobago at the National Stadium on September 9. The series breaks …

Scotia Investments Jamaica named Best Pension Fund Manager for 2025

Scotia Investments Jamaica has been named Best Pension Fund Manager for 2025 by World Finance Magazine.   The company earned the prestigious honour after delivering an average annual return of 9.31% over the last 10 years—well above Jamaica's average …

14 securities now listed on Jamaica Stock Exchange's bond market

There are now 14 securities listed on the Jamaica Stock Exchange's bond market, with a total value of J$21.1 billion and US$32 million.   The latest addition comes from Barita Investments which recently listed five tranches of a bond valued at J$4.74 …

JAMAICA-CRIME-Police searching for sixth gunman, after five others shot and killed