Reggae Dancehall Artiste: Jamaica Needs To Stop Fighting Itself
Dancehall artiste Bounty Killa says Jamaicans must stop fighting each other. Why political tribalism, low wages, bad roads & healthcare are holding Jamaica back.
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Likkle Money” or a Massive Disconnect? The Reality Behind Jamaica’s PM Salary Controversy
Andrew Holness’s description of his J$28.6 million annual compensation as a “likkle salary” has reignited debate over Jamaica’s public-sector salaries. With NaRRA CEO Antony Anderson earning J$40 million, questions about economic inequality, government priorities and accountability are growing.Andrew Holness’s description of his J$28.6 million annual compensation as a “likkle salary” has reignited debate over Jamaica’s public-sector salaries. With NaRRA CEO Antony Anderson earning J$40 million, questions about economic inequality, government priorities and accountability are growing.
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Sean Paul Accused of Picking the Wrong Side in Jamaica’s Beach Access Controversy
A JABBEM member criticises Sean Paul over his association with Sandals Resorts, raising questions about public beach access, coastal development, and the rights of Jamaican communities.
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Sligoville Shootout: The 10-Year-Old Girl Is Alive, but Serious Questions Remain About How the Police Operation Was Handled
The Sligoville shootout has raised serious questions about the handling of a deadly police operation that left two officers and three alleged gunmen dead, a 10-year-old girl critically injured, and other people wounded. With an 18-minute video circulating online, Jamaicans are demanding answers about the reported volume of gunfire, the presence of children and a baby, the weapons recovered, and whether the operation achieved its intended objective. The child survived, but the questions surrounding the ordeal remain.
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Jamaica-Born Sandals Enters $6 Billion Partnership as Royal Caribbean Takes 50% Stake
Jamaica-born Sandals Resorts is entering a landmark $6 billion partnership with Royal Caribbean Group, which will acquire a 50% equity stake for approximately $3 billion and expand its presence beyond cruising into the Caribbean’s all-inclusive resort market.
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Reclaiming Heritage: 24 New Jamaican Citizens Welcomed in New York
This article explores the recent citizenship ceremony at the Jamaican Consulate General in New York, where twenty-four individuals formally became Jamaican citizens. It highlights the diverse paths to citizenship, the consulate’s commitment to engaging with the diaspora, and the growing interest among members of the Jamaican diaspora to reclaim their heritage.
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17-Year-Old Holy Trinity High School Student Dies in Tragic Kingston Three-Vehicle Crash
A fatal three-vehicle collision on Michael Manley Boulevard in Kingston has claimed the life of 17-year-old Holy Trinity High School student Tianna Taylor. Police are appealing for dashcam footage as the investigation continues.
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Prison Altercation Between Sean “Diddy” Combs and Jamaica’s “Dudus” Coke
Reports of an alleged prison altercation between Sean “Diddy” Combs and Jamaican crime figure Christopher “Dudus” Coke have attracted attention. Here is what media accounts claim about the incident at FCI Fort Dix, the reported injury, and the possible disciplinary consequences.
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Holness Says Jamaica Will Be the Singapore of the Caribbean — But Is His Blueprint Selling Jamaica Short?
Prime Minister Andrew Holness says Jamaica will become the Singapore of the Caribbean. But Singapore’s development was built on education, human capital, technical training, infrastructure and long-term national planning. Jamaica’s current model, critics argue, places too much emphasis on tourism, foreign investment and elite development while leaving major gaps in education and opportunity outside Kingston
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Shaggy Says Global Reach Matters: “I’m Packing a Coliseum in Lithuania on a Wednesday”
Grammy-winning Jamaican star Shaggy says an artist’s success isn’t just about a few high-profile markets. At 58, he’s packing venues worldwide — including a coliseum in Lithuania on a Wednesday.
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Singapore vs Jamaica: What Is Jamaica Doing Wrong?
Singapore and Jamaica emerged from very different historical circumstances, yet the comparison raises important questions about the role of government, public investment, housing, education, foreign investment, and long-term economic planning. The Singapore experience offers a case study in combining state intervention with competitive markets, while Jamaica continues to confront structural challenges in productivity, skills, infrastructure, and economic diversification.
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Tina Clayton Fades Late as Jamaica Places Three in World Ultimate Championship 100m Final
Tina Clayton and Jonielle Smith both ran 10.94 to finish fourth and fifth for Jamaica in the women’s 100m final at the World Athletics Ultimate Championship.
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Tina Clayton Stuns Sha’Carri Richardson to Capture Diamond League 100m Crown
Tina Clayton wins the 2026 Diamond League 100m title in Brussels, defeating Amy Hunt and Sha’Carri Richardson in 10.93 seconds.
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Standing Tall: Why Holness’s Revisionism Fails Michael Manley’s Legacy
Prime Minister Andrew Holness’s rhetoric surrounding the 1970s administration of Michael Manley relies on a convenient strategy: judging a transformative era of social empowerment purely through a modern macroeconomic lens. Facing public scrutiny over his own administration’s decade-long record, Holness’s political commentary frequently cherry-picks fiscal contraction metrics while framing democratic socialism as an “ideological misadventure”…
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Jamaica’s Paradox: Individual Excellence, Collective Struggle
Jamaicans continue to excel globally in athletics, music, business, academia and the arts. But why has Jamaica struggled to transform that remarkable individual talent into sustained national progress?
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