Culture in Greater Antilles

Dear Editor, Since Saturday there have been ongoing debates and discussions surrounding international gospel artiste Kirk Franklin’s attire and performance at ... Show more

When culture and gospel clash - Jamaica Observer

While there are significant doubts about the Jamaica Labour Party's current administration, many Jamaicans are still indifferent in their confidence in the ... Show more

‘WAKE-UP CALL’ | Lead Stories | Jamaica Gleaner

Rio de Janeiro Olympics Games 400 metres hurdles women's champion, Dalilah Muhammad is the latest international athlete to confirm for the Jamaica Athletics ... Show more

Rio 400mh champ Muhammad confirmed for Jamaica Invitational | Sports | Jamaica Gleaner

Nearly half of Jamaicans are of the view that things are going in the wrong direction, citing unemployment among youth as a major indicator ... Show more

WRONG WAY | Lead Stories | Jamaica Gleaner

Former Jamaica Observer journalist Romardo Lyons has once again cemented his name in the annals of the local media industry ... Show more

‘A big win for Tivoli’ - Jamaica Observer

American gospel artiste Kirk Franklin arrives at the Norman Manley International Airport in Kingston. He is greeted by Minister of Culture, Gender ... Show more

The Minister of Culture, Olivia Grange, says he has been left saddened by the death of Bishop Dr Ronald Blair, who passed away today at age 86 ... Show more

Grange saddened by death of Bishop Ronald Blair | News | Jamaica Gleaner

The Programme of Advancement through Health and Education (PATH) is being hailed by a former beneficiary for “levelling the playing field” ... Show more

Former PATH beneficiary is UWI doctoral candidate | News | Jamaica Gleaner

Santos Football Club awarded several of the club’s legends, which included current club president Carlton ‘Spanna’ Dennis ... Show more

‘Spanna’ Dennis, legends hailed at Santos 60-year anniversary | Sports | Jamaica Gleaner

Adidas’ reported $5.9-billion offer to sponsor Jamaica’s athletics programme is the latest in a decade-long courtship of the Jamaica Athletics Administrative ... Show more

Decade-long chase - Jamaica Observer

Dancehall Emperor Shabba Ranks landed in the island today, a source confirmed to The Gleaner. "He came in at Montego Bay at 10 this morning with his wife ... Show more

Shabba Ranks lands in Jamaica | Entertainment | Jamaica Gleaner

Themed in Africa 🔥 The Sagicor Corporate Awards, held at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel this evening, saw the group’s membership exquisitely embracing the theme ... Show more

Three weeks into his new job as police commissioner, Dr Kevin Blake declared his intention to arrest Jamaica’s nagging problem of public disorder and sent a ... Show more

Public order push - Jamaica Observer

Popular streaming sensation Kai Cenat had social media buzz during his recent tour of Jamaica. While many celebrated his island adventures – shared with ... Show more

Kai Cenat defends Jamaica tour amid cultural appropriation accusations - Jamaica Observer

As the Jamaica Constabulary Force continues its robust transformation process, one of its major services to the public is being overhauled to improve ... Show more

Criminal Records Office now digital | News | Jamaica Gleaner

Retired Senior Superintendent of Police Ionie Ramsey Nelson is less than impressed by the decision of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) to ditch ... Show more

Nothing to celebrate - Jamaica Observer

Following its 38th consecutive medal-table-topping performance at the 51st staging of the Carifta Games which ended in St George’s, Grenada, on Monday ... Show more

Four records, 84 medals make JAAA boss proud | Sports | Jamaica Gleaner

Nickecoy Bramwell broke compatriot Usain Bolt’s 22-year-old record in the Under-17 boys 400m, and Sabrina Dockery ran the race of her life to win the girls ... Show more

Bramwell says eclipsing Bolt’s record ‘a wonderful feeling’ - Jamaica Observer

Shot putter Javontae Smith and intermediate hurdler Robert Miller set championships records at the Carifta Games being held at Kirani James Athletic Stadium in ... Show more

Carifta records for Javontae Smith, Robert Miller - Jamaica Observer

29 Medals for #TeamJamaica 🇯🇲 on Day 1 of the 51st Carifta Games. 🥇- 13 Gold 🥈- 9 Silver 🥉- 7 Bronze. The 51st Carifta Games is currently underway at the Kirani ... Show more

Jamaican coastlines are graced with luxury villas that boast some of the most welcoming and modern homes in the Caribbean. This villa ... Show more

Quiet Luxury and Coastal Charm - Jamaica Observer

Reggae icon Winston ‘Burning Spear’ Rodney is singing songs of praises following his recent win at the International Reggae and World Music Awards show last ... Show more

‘Toots brought soul to reggae’ | Entertainment | Jamaica Gleaner

Jamaica’s head coach David Riley is confident his team will have a good showing at the 2024 Carifta Games which begins today in Grenada ... Show more

Carifta Games: Coach Riley expects quality performances | Sports | Jamaica Gleaner

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) has announced the abolition of titles such as 'Woman Constable' in favour of simply 'Constable' ... Show more

JCF eliminates gender-specific references to rank | News | Jamaica Gleaner

There were expressions of joy and appreciation from 30 outstanding women of the Jamaica Constabulary Force in the Police Area One as they were showered with ... Show more

JCF’s Area One lauds women cops - Jamaica Observer

Step into a world of flavor and rhythm at the Jamaica Rum Festival 2024! The date is set for July 18, just before Reggae Sumfest 2024 so get ready to immerse ... Show more