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Shirtless burglar sought for injuring woman during break-in of a Hillside Avenue business in Jamaica: NYPD
Cops are looking for this burglary suspect, who allegedly broke into a business on Hillside Avenue in Jamaica while shirtless and roughed up a woman who surprised him in mid-September. Photo courtesy of the NYPD Police from the 103rd Precinct in...
Health Centres in Western Jamaica to Be Revitalised Under ‘Operation Refresh
The Government is intensifying efforts to modernise primary healthcare facilities across western Jamaica, through the continued rollout of its Operation Refresh programme. The initiative aims to enhance the look, feel and utility of selected...

Sun Is Shining: Jamaica Scores with Three Hotels in Condé Nast’s Top Ten.
- Advertisement - Jamaica’s Tourism Minister, Edmund Bartlett, has praised three local hotels that made the top ten in the 2025 Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards for the Caribbean and Central America. Jamaica Inn in Ocho Rios placed...
Jamaica Welcomes Arrival of Two Post-Panamax Cranes at Kingston Freeport Terminal
The Port Authority of Jamaica (PAJ), on Monday (October 6), welcomed the arrival of two state-of-the-art Post-Panamax ship-to-shore gantry cranes at Kingston Freeport Terminal Limited (KFTL). The cranes, among the largest of their kind in the...

The Best Last-Minute Hotel Deals in NYC Right Now
The Bryant Park Hotel The Bryant Park Hotel stands on 40th Street between 5th and 6th Avenues, directly across from Bryant Park, placing it squarely in Midtown Manhattan, between the Garment District, the New York Public Library, and the Theater...

All to know about FIFA World Cup 2026 – teams, qualifying, format, draw
The picture for the FIFA World Cup 2026 became a lot clearer on Tuesday when a number of top teams across the continents booked their place at football’s global showpiece. The number of confirmed teams has now risen to 28 following the latest...
Minister Hill Reaffirms Gov’t’s Commitment to Strengthening Jamaica’s Investment Climate
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, has reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to fostering and maintaining the enabling conditions necessary to attract and retain investors. Addressing a business briefing...

DTS Swim expands with new location
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Luxury swimwear brand DTS Swim celebrated the launch of its new location on Saturday at Shop 9, 18 Balmoral Avenue, with an intimate and festive gathering. Owner of DTS Swim, Daniela Stona, officially cut the ribbon at 12:30...

Joy Gregory & Philip Miller: From Kew Gardens to Jamaica
In Observations: Rose, the artists demonstrate how an artwork can be deeply political without being didactic In Britain, it’s stereotypically assumed that the weather is an innocuous topic, free of controversy. Yet, depending on one’s...

American Airlines Expands Miami–Caribbean Schedule for Peak Holiday Travel, From Puerto Rico to Jamaica
American Airlines is making a major expansion into the Caribbean for the upcoming holiday season, unveiling a significant ramp-up of flights from its Miami International Airport hub to destinations across the region. The move strengthens Miami’s...

Need Medicare help? Here’s where to find it and what you will need
How to access help with Medicare Costs vary depending on the services and drugs you use. The best way to determine which plan is best for you and your particular situation is to use Medicare’s online Plan Finder, which allows you to factor in your...

Embassy hosts expo on real estate investment opportunities in Jamaica
Over 40 leading real-estate professionals from across the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan Area got an exclusive look at Jamaica’s dynamic real-estate investment opportunities during ‘Keys to Paradise’, a showcase hosted by D.C. Association of...

Keys to paradise: Diaspora realtors unlock Jamaica’s booming real estate market
Over 40 leading real estate professionals from across the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan Area got an exclusive look at Jamaica’s dynamic real estate investment opportunities during “Keys to Paradise,” a showcase hosted by D.C. Association of...

Golden Krust Celebrates Grand Opening at JFK International Airport
NEW YORK – Golden Krust, the renowned Jamaican fast-casual restaurant group, is thrilled to announce the Grand Opening of its newest location at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK International Airport). Join us at Terminal 8, Baggage...

Keys to Paradise: D.C. Realtors Unlock Jamaica’s Booming Real Estate Market
Falmouth Port, Jamaica WASHINGTON D.C. – Over 40 leading real estate professionals from across the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan Area got an exclusive look at Jamaica’s dynamic real estate investment opportunities during “Keys to Paradise,” a...

These are Jamaica’s most luxurious villas for a relaxing break
Swathes of tufted white sand, endless sunshine, rum on tap — what’s not to love? Add in dramatic, jungle-clad mountains, the renowned coffee, and locals as laid-back and friendly as you’d hope and you’ve got an island worth exploring. Jamaica has...

Sally’s Apizza opens in Dorchester; Brassica expands in Jamaica Plain
Openings: Sally’s Apizza opens a new location at Dorchester’s South Bay Center (9 District Ave.) on Tuesday, Sept. 30. The business launched as a humble New Haven pizzeria in 1938, selling sooty, charred Neapolitan pies — the simple tomato sauce...

Joro restaurant review: ‘It’s a vibrant, game-changing space’
Did you know Sheffield hasn’t been awarded a Michelin star since 1998? That’s a bloody long time ago. So long ago that I was still restaurant critic of Tatler and was specifically forbidden from visiting cities other than London. I was allowed out...

7Krave Marketplace launches: Jamaica’s answer to Amazon
A new chapter in Jamaican e-commerce began on Saturday, September 27, as 7Krave, the island’s leading food and grocery delivery platform, officially launched the 7Krave Marketplace—a bold, first-of-its-kind digital shopping destination designed to...