The Azure in Discovery Bay Nears Completion, but Who Will Call It Home?
The Azure luxury development in Discovery Bay is nearing completion, but many Jamaicans are questioning whether these upscale homes are being built for locals or foreign buyers.
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Former PNP Councillor Julian Chang Officially Joins Ruling JLP After High-Profile Fallout
Following a highly publicized dispute within the PNP, former Savanna-la-Mar Councillor Julian Chang has officially joined the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP).
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Portmore Becoming a Parish Makes Little Sense Without Economic Independence
Should Portmore become Jamaica’s 15th parish? This analysis explores whether Portmore is truly ready for parish status, examining its economic dependence on Kingston, the impact on St. Catherine, and the constitutional and governance questions surrounding the proposal.
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Stephen “Franno” Francis Legacy: The Coach Who Built Jamaica’s Sprint Dynasty
Stephen “Franno” Francis changed the course of Jamaican athletics forever. As founder of MVP Track Club, he proved world-class sprinters could be developed at home, guiding stars like Asafa Powell, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, Elaine Thompson-Herah, Melaine Walker, Michael Frater, and Nesta Carter to international success. His legacy will continue to inspire generations of athletes around the world.
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Dejanae Oakley’s Breakthrough Diamond League Victory Signals a New Era for Jamaica’s Women’s 400m
Jamaica’s Dejanae Oakley announced herself on one of athletics’ biggest stages with a breakthrough victory in the women’s 400m at the Nike-sponsored Prefontaine Classic, a premier stop on the Wanda Diamond League circuit held annually at Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon. The former NCAA champion held off a world-class field to secure her first Diamond League title, while fellow Jamaican Stacey-Ann Williams completed a strong showing with a third-place finish. With Oakley now closing in on the national record held by Nickisha Pryce, Jamaica’s women’s quarter-mile revolution continues to gather momentum.
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10 Long Years: Viral Freedom Song Exposes Andrew Holness Government Failures
A viral new Jamaican freedom song, “10 Long Years and We Still A Suffer,” takes direct aim at Andrew Holness and his administration over economic despair and a lack of accountability.
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Jamaican Education Merger: Hydel High to Merge with Cumberland High
The Jamaican Government is merging private athletics powerhouse Hydel High with public Cumberland High by September 2026 due to financial and infrastructural challenges.
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Oblique Seville Blasts 9.82 World Lead at 2026 Jamaica Trials; Gary Card Smashes Junior Record
Oblique Seville captured the 100m crown at the 2026 Jamaican Athletics Championships in a world-leading 9.82s, while junior sensation Gary Card set a historic national junior record.
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Jamaica National Championships: Shericka Jackson Wins 100m Title; Shanoya Douglas Dominates U20
Shericka Jackson reclaimed her national 100m crown in a blistering 10.81 seconds, while junior phenom Shanoya Douglas captured the U20 title at the JAAA National Championships. Get the full podium results and race highlights here.
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Exploring into the Caribbean Masterclass: How Regional Sprinters Rewrote the NCAA History Books
We analyze deep into a historic weekend at Hayward Field, where Caribbean track and field athletes from Jamaica, the Cayman Islands, and the British Virgin Islands obliterated collegiate records and stunned the NCAA landscape.
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Geopolitical Strong-Arming or Backroom Greed? The Dark Underbelly of Jamaica’s Deportee Deal
Was Jamaica bullied into submission by Washington’s financial leverage, or did a cash-strapped government willingly trade its moral compass for economic favor? As details emerge of a controversial US migration pact, critics demand to know whether the Holness administration is the victim of geopolitical coercion, or a willing participant in a lucrative, ethically bankrupt compromise.
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Dejanea Oakley Smashes NCAA 400m Record in Historic 48.79 Run, Becomes Jamaica’s Second-Fastest Woman Ever
Jamaican sensation Dejanea Oakley delivered one of the greatest performances in NCAA history, storming to a record-breaking 48.79 seconds in the women’s 400 meters. The Georgia Bulldogs star shattered the NCAA record, set a new championship meet record, and moved to No. 2 on Jamaica’s all-time list behind only Nickisha Pryce.
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Jamaica’s Shenese Walker Stuns NCAA 100m Favorite Adaejah Hodge as Caribbean Women Dominate Championships
Jamaica’s Shenese Walker delivered one of the biggest upsets of the NCAA Outdoor Championships, defeating record-breaking favorite Adaejah Hodge of the British Virgin Islands in the women’s 100m final. Hodge later bounced back in spectacular fashion, claiming the 200m title in a collegiate record performance.
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The Jamaica Paradox: Global Influence, Local Underperformance, and Its Caribbean Comparison
Jamaica is one of the most recognizable countries in the world, yet despite its cultural influence, strategic location, natural resources, and global brand, the country continues to underperform relative to many of its Caribbean neighbors.
Even tourism—often celebrated as a success story—raises important questions. Jamaica attracts millions of visitors annually, but much of the industry’s profits leak overseas through foreign ownership, imported goods, repatriated earnings, and an all-inclusive model that often limits linkages with local businesses. The issue is not whether Jamaica has potential. The issue is why that potential has not translated into broader prosperity for ordinary Jamaicans.
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Jamaica-Born Pilot Captain Treezy Cleared After Paraguay Aviation Legal Nightmare
From winning a MrBeast private jet to facing a legal nightmare in Paraguay, Jamaica-born aviator Jabari “Captain Treezy” Brown speaks out on faith, family, and the urgent need for systemic pilot protection in the aviation industry after being fully exonerated.
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