Jamaica News

Jamaican dancehall artist Beenie Man has sparked debate over the origins of Caribbean Carnival after suggesting that Jamaica celebrated the festival before Trinidad and Tobago, prompting criticism on social media.

The Antigua and Barbuda Falcons defeated Jamaica Kingsmen by eight wickets in the 2026 CPL final at Kensington Oval, with Sufyan Moqim taking 4/14 and Amir Jangoo scoring an unbeaten 57.

The Jamaica Triathlon Association will send nine triathletes and 17 aquathlon athletes to Bermuda as it continues to strengthen its youth development pathway.

A police operation in St Andrew left three people dead and two firearms recovered after officers intercepted a vehicle allegedly linked to robberies in the Corporate Area.

Campbell finished ahead of American Payton Otterdahl, who recorded 21.81m, while Italy’s Zane Weir took third with 21.17m.

INDECOM has launched an investigation into the fatal police shooting, as Jamaica continues to face scrutiny over the rising number of deaths involving members of the security forces.

Residents of Harkers Hall blocked roads and demanded answers after Lenroy York was found dead following his removal from a community event.

Jamaica will send a record 18 athletes to the Wanda Diamond League Final in Brussels, Belgium, on September 4 and 5.

Jamaica’s Kadrian Goldson led a Jamaican one-two finish at ISTAF Berlin after clocking 9.98 seconds, while three other Jamaicans also claimed victories at the Continental Tour Silver meeting.

Jamaica won its fourth consecutive women’s 4x100m relay title at the World Athletics U20 Championships after clocking a world-leading 42.89 seconds in Eugene, Oregon.

Douglas won silver in the women’s 100 metres final in Eugene after running 11.17 seconds, giving Jamaica its first medal of the 2026 World Athletics U20 Championships.

Independence celebrations highlighted Jamaica’s music, food and cultural traditions, with events centred in Kingston and communities joining festivities across the island and overseas.

The cargo flight, operated by Atlas Air on behalf of Caribbean Airlines, landed safely at Norman Manley International Airport after declaring an emergency en route from Miami to Kingston.

Watson was disqualified for a lane infringement during the men's 400m semi-final, leaving Zandrion Barnes as Jamaica's only representative in the final at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games.

Lloydricia Cameron secured the bronze medal in the women’s shot put with a throw of 17.87 metres, adding to Jamaica’s growing medal tally at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games.

Former world champion Tajay Gayle claimed gold in the men’s long jump with a leap of 8.15 metres, adding another title to Jamaica’s successful campaign at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games.

Beckford cleared 2.25m on his first attempt to secure gold on countback, ending Jamaica’s 68-year wait for a Commonwealth Games men’s high jump title.

Prince recovered from a slow start to win the men’s 110m hurdles in 13.17 seconds, finishing ahead of England’s Samuel Bennett and Cyprus’ Milan Trajkovic to secure Jamaica’s first gold medal of the Games.

Southwest Airlines flight attendant Lorenzo Thompson, a Jamaican national, was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) while on duty at Nashville International Airport.

Fortinet's latest threat report found that Jamaica recorded 5.4 million cyberattack attempts in the first half of 2026, as cybercriminals increasingly use artificial intelligence and automation to target vulnerable systems.