The Night George Foreman Became Champion in Kingston, Jamaica

On January 22, 1973, Kingston, Jamaica, witnessed one of boxing’s most unforgettable nights. George Foreman, a young and powerful challenger, took on the undefeated heavyweight champion, Joe Frazier, in a bout known as The Sunshine Showdown. It was a short …

Jamaica's financial system remains resilient to shocks, says BOJ

The Financial Policy Committee of the Bank of Jamaica says the country's financial system remains resilient to shocks.   The Committee says it is implementing measures to mitigate and respond to any challenges to system stability.   The BOJ and the …

Flights between Dubai and Jamaica to begin for the first time next month

FLIGHTS BETWEEN Dubai and Jamaica will begin for the first time starting next month. The historic flights – provided by Emirates – will be the first time a Middle East airline will provide flights to the English-speaking Caribbean. Jamaica’s tourism …

Jamaica and Nigeria in football harmony

JAMAICA and Nigeria will compete in a unique event later this year. The countdown to kick-off has officially begun for the highly anticipated Harmony 2025 football tournament which is set to return for its 10th edition from October 17 to November 29. The …

Permits filed for new 9-story, 98-unit mixed-use development on Parsons Blvd. in Jamaica

87-77 Parsons Blvd. in Jamaica. Photo via Google Maps Permits have been filed for the construction of a 9-story mixed-use building with 98 residential units at 87-77 Parsons Blvd. in Jamaica. The proposed building would be 84 feet tall and yield 98,357 …

Jamaica Pond Bench

How did a piece of guerrilla art find its home alongside Jamaica Pond, hiding in plain sight among Boston’s string of parks known as the “Emerald Necklace?”  The park was designed by famed landscape architect Frederick Law Olmstead, and the benches that …

Gabby Thomas reveals the real reason for her excitement about competing in Jamaica

Gabby Thomas made her feelings known about competing in Kingston, Jamaica, at the Grand Slam Track. The American athlete will be competing in the 200m dash at this event. Thomas had a stellar 2024 season as she had a victorious run at the Paris Olympics. …

US gov’t hails Marks for role in strengthening ties with Jamaica

Barbara Feinstein, the United States (US) deputy assistant secretary for Caribbean Affairs, Haiti and Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs, has lauded former Jamaican Ambassador to the United States Audrey Marks for her role in strengthening relations …

UTech student is Mr Supranational Jamaica 2025

University of Technology (UTech) student Shevauni Javani Powell is Mr Supranational Jamaica 2025. The announcement of his victory was made on Sunday at the AC Hotel in St Andrew during a private event. He was selected as the winner from among four other …

PHOTOS: JIS Hands Over Heritage Material to Jamaica Library Service