Diaspora group calls for public sex offender registry after murder of 9-year-old in Jamaica

A Florida-based Jamaican diaspora organization is calling for immediate legislative action following the brutal killing of nine-year-old Kelsey Ferrington, whose death has sent shockwaves across the island and the diaspora community. The Female Development …

Jamaica Evil to the elderly Group urges laws protecting seniors from abuse

BY ALICIA DUNKLEY-WILLIS Jamaica (Jamaica Observer) – CITING cases like that of an elderly man who was “found starving in his apartment” after his accounts were drained by his young lover, the “sexual abuse of older men by younger women who seduce them to …

TFG Marine Launches Jamaica Bunkering Service

The firm will supply at Kingston and on the north coast of Jamaica in partnership with local supplier Scott Petroleum from June 1. File Image / Pixabay Global marine fuel supplier and trading firm TFG Marine has launched a new physical supply operation …

Jamaica PM wants long term investment in agritcultural sector

 Jamaica’s Prime Minister Andrew Holness says his country needs a commercial ecosystem that promotes long-term investment in the agricultural sector to significantly boost national outputs and fully sustain visitors to the island. Holness told delegates …

New Fortress Energy Delays Quarterly Filing Due to Holdup in Selling Jamaica Business

U.S.-based LNG company, New Fortress Energy, said on Tuesday it would push its quarterly filing with the U.S. securities regulator due to a delay completing the previously announced sale of its business in Jamaica. Shares of the company fell 3.8 per cent …

Jamaica Psychiatric Association urges law for seniors’ end-of-life , mental health issues

The Jamaica Psychiatric Association wants the Government to place focus on the mental health issues of Jamaica’s elderly population which it says is an “important, albeit underserved area of public health”. The association is also calling for legislation …

Jamaica’s vehicle fitness and registration system goes fully digital starting July 1

Major changes are coming to Jamaica’s motor-vehicle registration and fitness certification system, with a new digital platform set to roll out on July 1, 2025, streamlining processes and eliminating the need for physical documents. Minister of Science, …

AMERICAS: TFG Marine to launch Jamaica bunker supply operations next month

Jamaica Saw a Slight Decline in Cruise Passenger Arrivals — But There are Positive Signs 

Jamaica saw a slight decline in cruise arrivals in 2024, according to newly-released data from the Caribbean Tourism Organization.  But that’s not the full story.  Cruise passenger visits to the island saw a 1 percent decline last year, with a total of 1, …

Jamaica received 140,000 + visitors during the peak period

Jamaica continues to strengthen its position as a premier global destination, with a series of major achievements in early 2025 that underscore its cultural vibrancy, hospitality excellence, and global appeal. The island recently hosted its most successful …