Jamaica October 30 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.
Jamaica October 10 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.
Jamaica October 4 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.
HEALTH September 25 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.
Jamaica August 29 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.
US July 13 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.
Jamaica June 28 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.
Jamaica April 24 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.
World April 6 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.
Olympics April 3 Olympic gold medalist sprinter leaves moms of son's classmates in the dust during friendly race Jamaican Olympic gold medalist Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce showcased why she is considered one of the best sprinters of all time during a race against moms of her son's classmates.