KINGSTON, JAMAICA – Kishane Thompson has officially entered sprinting’s elite stratosphere. On Friday night at the Jamaican National Championships, the 23-year-old unleashed a searing 9.75 seconds to win the men’s 100m final — the fastest time in the world since 2015 and now the sixth-fastest mark in history. Thompson ran a blistering 9.75s (0.8), securing…
Read MoreBeenie Man Hosts Free Music Workshops for Jamaican Youth Jamaican music legend Beenie Man is thrilled to announce the launch of the second edition of his free music workshops for youth, specifically targeting children ages 6-14. The initiative aimed at nurturing the next generation of musical talent. The workshop, which took place on Saturday, June…
Read MoreA growing trend of Jamaican athletes switching allegiance to countries like Turkey has raised eyebrows — and for good reason. It may look like an opportunity for greater financial support or international exposure, but the truth is, running for another country is not the same. Especially when that country isn’t Jamaica. A significant shift is…
Read MoreAs of May 29, the U.S. Department of State officially lowered its travel advisory for Jamaica from Level 3 (reconsider travel) to Level 2 (exercise increased caution). This change reflects a measured improvement in safety conditions, primarily driven by a reported decline in violent crime compared to 2024. Jamaica joins Iceland, Japan, New Zealand, Switzerland,…
Read MoreTrinidad fans were left bitterly disappointed after Vybz Kartel (Adidja Palmer), also known as the World Boss, failed to perform in Trinidad and Tobago for the eagerly awaited One Caribbean Music Festival (OCMF) on May 31. This event had been highly anticipated, generating excitement among his devoted followers who were eager to see their favorite…
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