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January 22, 2024

Jamaica enacts legal crackdown on domestic violence

The Jamaican government on Monday adopted stricter domestic violence laws, including expansion of what protection orders cover and stricter penalties for their violation.

October 30, 2023

5.4 magnitude earthquake rocks Jamaica

A 5.4 magnitude earthquake struck Jamaica on Monday, reportedly occurring roughly two miles west-northwest of Hope Bay. No injuries have been reported.

October 10, 2023

Jamaican politician charged with abducting, raping teenage girl

Tyrone Guthrie, a member of Jamaica's left-wing People's National Party, has been arrested and charged with abducting and raping a 16-year-old girl.

October 4, 2023

60 primary schoolchildren in Jamaica hospitalized after eating rainbow-colored cannabis candy

More than 60 primary school kids in Jamaica were taken to the hospital after eating potent marijuana-infused sour belts that contained 100 milligrams of THC each.

September 25, 2023

Dengue fever: What you need to know about the mosquito-borne illness sweeping Jamaica

Amid the outbreak of dengue fever currently sweeping Jamaica, health experts are warning about the dangers of the mosquito-borne illness. Here's what to know.

August 29, 2023

Jamaican authorities charge female dental assistant with abducting, killing 8-year-old

A dental assistant in Jamaica has been charged with murder and kidnapping in connection with the June death of eight-year-old Danielle Rowe.

July 13, 2023

Jamaican man pleads guilty in Pennsylvania court to sweepstakes scheme that targeted elderly Americans

Damone Oakley, 41, was extradited from Jamaica to the U.S. for charges in connection with a fraudulent sweepstakes scheme targeting elderly and vulnerable Americans.

June 28, 2023

Vacationer dies in Jamaica after trying to down all 21 cocktails on drink menu: family

British man Timothy Southern died while vacationing in Jamaica after trying to complete a 21-drink challenged at a bar to celebrate a woman's birthday, reports show.

April 24, 2023

Jamaican police set curfew in district after gunmen wounded 7 boarding bus

Police have enforced a curfew in a community south of Jamaica’s capital after gunmen wounded seven people, including three children, boarding a public minibus.

April 6, 2023

Man sentenced to 3 years after 'recklessly' infecting woman with HIV 14 years ago

Police in the United Kingdom says years of detective work finally landed a Jamaican man behind bars for three years after "recklessly" giving HIV to a British woman.