KINGSTON, Jamaica – The co-founder of the legendary reggae band Third World, Stephen “Cat” Coore, died suddenly on Sunday evening, his publicist said in a statement. He was 69 years old and the third member of the band to have died since its formation.

KINGSTON, Jamaica – The Press Association of Jamaica (PAJ) has described the late Alma Mock yen as a “trailblazer whose legacy will continue to influence Jamaican media practice for years to come”.

In a cruel twist of fate, a Jamaican-born U.S. military veteran who risked his life for his country is facing deportation after he was arrested for driving without license.

KINGSTON, Jamaica – The police on Saturday confirmed the seizure of more than J$5 million worth of cocaine at the Sangster International Airport , leading to the arrest of two senior government employees.

KINGSTON, Jamaica - Jamaica is ending 2025 with a more than 40 per cent reduction in murders as compared to the same period last year, according to figures released by the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF).

Jamaica emerged as a standout presence at Winternational, Washington, DC's largest international embassy showcase, captivating thousands of attendees with an immersive presentation of Jamaican culture, cuisine, and tourism offerings. The high-profile event welcomed more than 8,000 guests and brought together representatives from over 70 embassies and cultural organisations at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Centre Downtown Washington DC.

GEORGETOWN, Guyana - The Bureau of Statistics Monday said that Guyana’s population is officially 878,674 but at the end of 2024, it is recorded at 956,044.

NASSAU, Bahamas – National Security Minister, Wayne Munroe, says while he is pleased with a 30 per cent decline in the number of murders in The Bahamas so far this year, he remains dissatisfied at the level of crime in the Caribbean Community (CARICOM)  country.

KINGSTON, Jamaica – A team of 117 electrical linesmen from Canada arrived here late Wednesday to assist the light and power company, the Jamaica Public Service (JPS) to restore electricity in sections of the island that were battered by Hurricane Melissa. 

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad – Defence Minister, Wayne Sturge, has dismissed claims on social media that Trinidad and Tobago’s airspace has been restricted, insisting that all aviation operations remain normal and fully functional.

PORT AU PRINCE Haiti - Haiti’s Minister for the Status of Women, Pedrica Saint Jean, says the late Murielle Leconte, who died in the United States last Sunday after battling bone cancer “will remain an inexhaustible source of inspiration for future generations”.

GEORGETOWN, Guyana - The deadly gas station bombing case has been adjourned to December 30, with the prosecution Tuesday filing an application for the matter to proceed via a paper committal.