Jamaica News News Jamaica » People: Why Jamaica is asking the King for slavery reparations - and what happens next
A delegation from Jamaica has filed a petition with the UK over the enslavement of Africans in the Caribbean country, Political Correspondent Carl Dinnen reports The Jamaican government has presented ...
News Jamaica » People: Jamaica still won't de-criminalize being LGBTQ. Could a feature film prompt change?
This week Jamaica marks its independence day — but human rights groups say it's also a moment for Jamaicans to ponder the reality that their country is still one of the world's most homophobic.
News Jamaica » People: Jamaica Makes First Move Towards Removing King Charles as Head of State
The Caribbean country is pursuing the possibility of breaking away from the British crown Chris Jackson - Pool/Getty The Jamaican government has made a move towards removing King Charles as its ...
News Jamaica » People: Out of many one people: Highlighting Irish-Jamaican roots on Independence Day
Jamaica celebrates its Independence Day annually on August 6, with this year marking the 64th anniversary of independence from the United Kingdom. The island nation, home to a population of 2.8 ...
News Jamaica » People: Jamaica – black, green and gold
For 63 years, the Jamaican National flag has been a symbol of pride, hope and resilience, for Jamaicans themselves as well as people all over the world. It became the island’s greatest national symbol ...
News Jamaica » People: Young people in Caribbean to share ideas on democracy on September 3 in Jamaica
Young people across the Caribbean, Americas and Atlantic (CAA) Region will have an opportunity to share their perspectives on democracy and legislative issues during the 19th Regional Youth ...
News Jamaica » People: Kate Middleton and Prince William Echo Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip on Final Outing in Jamaica
The couple rode in the same open-top Land Rover that was used by the Queen and Philip during their trips to Jamaica Erin Hill is the Senior Editor, Royals at PEOPLE. She has reported on Royals for the ...