Jamaica News News Jamaica » People: How American Friends of Jamaica led relief after island was hit by Hurricane Melissa
In the days and weeks after Hurricane Melissa’s Oct. 28 landfall as a Category 5 storm, local businesses in Jamaica also directed people to The American Friends of Jamaica to donate.
News Jamaica » People: Discovering the Heartbeat of Jamaica
Known for its reggae music, stunning beaches, jerk cuisine, rum and Rastafarian culture, Jamaica's true heartbeat is in the spirit of its people.
News Jamaica » People: Relief organization brings hope to hurricane-ravaged Jamaica as people wander streets for food, water, and help
At least 28 people are dead and entire communities have been destroyed after Hurricane Melissa made landfall in Jamaica on Tuesday, with relief organizations now racing to reach isolated areas days ...
News Jamaica » People: Jamaica's Prime Minister Tells Prince William: 'We're Moving on': 'We Intend to Become an Independent Country'
The couple's Caribbean tour comes as a movement to remove Queen Elizabeth as head of state of Jamaica is gaining traction Erin Hill is the Senior Editor, Royals at PEOPLE. She has reported on Royals ...
News Jamaica » People: Jamaica declared a 'disaster area' after hurricane
Four people have been killed in Jamaica, with at least 25 dead in Haiti as Hurricane Melissa, the worst Caribbean storm in more than 174 years, starts to fade away. Desmond McKenzie, Jamaica’s ...
News Jamaica » People: Where is Jamaica? Hurricane Melissa makes landfall as dangerous Cat. 5 hurricane
Hurricane Melissa is the first Category 5 hurricane to make landfall in Jamaica. Before Melissa, the most destructive hurricane in Jamaica was Hurricane Gilbert in 1988. Eight-time Olympic medalist ...
News Jamaica » People: 'Cool Runnings' Cast Reunites 30 Years Later to Reflect on Movie, Cheer on Jamaican Bobsledders
Doug E. Doug, Leon Robinson, Rawle D. Lewis and Malik Yoba celebrate Jamaica's current bobsled team, and reflect on their fictional one in a PEOPLE interview Jamaica, we have a bobsled team — again.
News Jamaica » People: Hurricane Beryl roars toward Jamaica after killing at least 6 people in the southeast Caribbean
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Hurricane Beryl was roaring by Jamaica Wednesday, bringing fierce winds and heavy rain after the powerful Category 4 storm earlier killed at least six people and caused significant ...
News Jamaica » People: Jamaica’s Tourism Minister Sets Bold New KPIs as Industry Growth Accelerates
Jamaica's tourism sector is accelerating with new growth targets, stronger air connectivity, rising visitor arrivals, and major investment initiatives.