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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
Tina Clayton wins the 2026 Diamond League 100m title in Brussels, defeating Amy Hunt and Sha’Carri Richardson in 10.93 seconds.
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”…
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?
Jamaica can attract foreign investment without sacrificing its people. Marcus Garvey championed self-reliance and economic independence, while Singapore demonstrated that a nation can welcome global investment while building its citizens, workforce and domestic economy. What can Jamaica learn from both?
Jamaica is celebrated worldwide for its music, athletics, food and culture. But true Jamaican patriotism should demand more than pride, vibes and hype. A Reddit conversation about Jamaican patriotism raises a deeper question: Are we demanding enough from our leaders—and from ourselves—to build a safer, more functional and economically stronger Jamaica?
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