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Published on Aug 8, 2026

WISTA Jamaica to donate hurricane relief supplies to Carisbrook Infant and Primary School

President of the Women’s International Shipping and Trading Association (WISTA) Jamaica, Nicole Wickham (left), shares a moment with guest speaker, Dr. Sandra Swaby, and WISTA Finance Director, Clover Moodie, during the Association’s recent High Tea …

Source: Jamaica Observer - Indeterminate
Published on 03:56 GMT

Thousands Turn Out For Brooklyn’s Inaugural Jamaica Rising Day Parade

News Americas, BROOKLYN, NY, Sat. Aug. 8, 2026: Jamaican pride took over the streets of Brooklyn, New York, on Saturday as thousands turned out for the inaugural Jamaica Rising Day Parade, which organizers say is not only New York City’s first Jamaica- …

Source: St. Kitts Gazette - Indeterminate
Published on Aug 8, 2026

Thousands come to Flatbush for first Jamaica Rising Day Parade

Thousands of people turned out in Brooklyn Saturday for what organizers said isn’t only the city’s first-ever Jamaica Rising Day Parade — but the first in the United States. The parade comes as Jamaica marks its 64th year of independence, after more than …

Source: Gothamist - New York - Center-left
Published on Aug 8, 2026

Jamaica: Potential investors wary as tourism GCT increase looms

MONTEGO BAY, St James — The Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA) says the uncertainty surrounding the Government’s proposed increase in the general consumption tax (GCT) on the sector is causing concern among potential investors. According to JHTA …

Source: Win Media SKN - Pro-Government
Published on Aug 8, 2026

How to get paid for providing home care services in Philadelphia while vacationing in Jamaica

Listen to article • 0:00 min A federal law passed in 2020 required state Medicaid programs to implement electronic verification systems to verify that personal-care services were actually being delivered where they were expected. The systems were adopted …

Source: The Philadelphia Inquirer - Pennsylvania - Center-left
Published on Aug 8, 2026

Burn victims return to Jamaica following months of treatment

Two of the burn victims from the explosion at a Guardsman garage on South Camp Road in May, who were sent to the United States for specialist treatment, returned to the island yesterday. Their treatment was facilitated through the Burn Foundation of …

Source: Radio Jamaica - Neutral
Published on Aug 8, 2026

First-ever Jamaica Rising Day Parade takes over Brooklyn today

New York City got its first Jamaica Rising Day Parade on Saturday, with organizers calling the event the beginning of a new tradition celebrating Jamaican culture and heritage in Brooklyn. The parade’s official website described it as America’s first …

Source: FOX 5 - New York - Indeterminate
Published on Aug 8, 2026

NETBALL-CAC GAMES-T&T stun Jamaica to grab first-ever netball gold

Source: CANANews Online - Pending
Published on Aug 8, 2026

UNITED STATES-PARADE-Thousands expected for inaugural Jamaica Day Parade in New York

Source: CANANews Online - Pending
Published on Aug 8, 2026

Jamaica 64 Grand Gala

The spectacular fireworks which brought even more razzle-dazzle to the Grand Gala. Garfield Robinson August 8, 2026 Marie Radcliffe is in full celebration mode as she prepares to enter the National Stadium for the Grand Gala on Thursday. Garfield …

Source: Jamaica Observer - Indeterminate