Jamaica’s Bluefields Bay villas may be the Caribbean’s best kept secret

Bluefields Bay might just be the best kept secret in all of Jamaica. For more than forty years, those in-the-know have snuck off to a series of hidden villas overlooking mesmerizing emerald waters where an old-world form of hospitality still exists. The …

Jamaica to establish first shelter for male victims of human trafficking

Plans are underway by the Government to establish Jamaica’s first shelter dedicated to supporting boys who are victims of human trafficking. This initiative is being spearheaded through a partnership between the Ministry of National Security and the …

Christopher Burgess | Evolution of housing in Jamaica: The 1970s – Building for the nation

Globally, the 1970s were marked by oil price shocks, soaring over 900 per cent, and high inflation. For Jamaica, this led to high material costs and forced IMF borrowing that constrained public spending. Yet, the 1970s were Jamaica’s second most productive …

Winsome Earle-Sears makes history as first Jamaica-born woman to head major US party ticket for governor

Winsome Earle-Sears has made history by becoming the first Jamaica-born woman to head a major United States (US) political party's ticket as candidate to contest for the position of governor. Earle-Sears is the Republican Party’s candidate for governor …

Jamaica’s Integrity Commission Act (Part II)

Last week, Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy lost his appeal against his conviction in 2021 of illegally attempting to obtain favours from a judge by offering to help him secure a top job in Monaco, located on the south-east of France. As a result, …

Guyana to compete at Caricom 10K in Jamaica

Athletes vie for prestigious CARICOM Chairman’s Cup in 18th CARICOM Road Races in Jamaica

Roosevelt Skerrit, Prime Minister of Dominica and then Chair of Caribbean Community CARICOM (centre, left), stands with the 16th CARICOM Road Races winners Nicholas Romany and Attoya Harvey (centre), officials of the government of Trinidad and Tobago, the …

Newsmaker: ‘Fowl Play’: When KFC’s free chicken promo sparked a frenzy across Jamaica

This week’s featured development as Newsmaker of the Week is the frenzy that was sparked by KFC Jamaica’s buy-one-get-one-free promotion last Wednesday, which saw reports of glass doors being broken at some of the 40 KFC branches locally, squabbles among …

SHOCKER IN ATHLETICS! Jamaica’s Roje Stona & Rajindra Campbell Switch Allegiance to Türkiye!

Times Caribbean News — June 22, 2025 In a stunning move that has shaken the global athletics stage, Olympic gold medallist and discus record-breaker Roje Stona, alongside Olympic bronze medallist shot putter Rajindra Campbell, have officially transferred …

Team Bahamas Falls To Jamaica In A Friendly Match

Advertisement NASSAU, BAHAMAS – The Bahamas national rugby team lost an international friendly to Jamaica, 52–15. The Bahamas found themselves in a 21–0 hole early before finally getting on the board with a kick. Despite the early deficit, they played …