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Jamaica

Jamaica, the birthplace of reggae music, is sometimes considered the world's least populous cultural superpower. Its economy relies heavily on tourism and struggles with income inequality and unemployment.

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A black-and-white closeup photo of singer Bob Marley, taken in 1976.

Why Bob Marley remains a human rights icon

Bob Marley made reggae famous around the world. The music genre's messages of peace are more important today than ever.
MusicFebruary 5, 2025
Palm trees are shaken by the wind and rain as Hurricane Beryl hits the southern coast of the island, in Kingston, Jamaica

Hurricane Beryl strikes Jamaica with widespread destruction

The storm is now expected to make landfall in Mexico with "intense rains and wind gusts" by the end of the week.
ClimateJuly 4, 2024
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What is beauty? - Global Us

Skin bleaching is risky but it's common in Jamaica. A German beauty salon run by migrants is fighting racism.
SocietyDecember 16, 202326:06 min
A visibily upset Marta of Brazil following their nil all draw with Jamaica

World Cup: Marta era ends as Brazil crash out

It was an ending beyond Marta's "worst nightmares," but hers is a story that cannot be defined by a single game.
SoccerAugust 2, 2023
Khadija Shaw on the ball for Jamaica

Bunny Shaw: Jamaica's fairytale rise hides grim realities

Khadija Shaw is a shining example for young girls in Jamaica, but she fears they don't have a chance to go professional.
SoccerJuly 22, 2023
Jamaican queer performance artist Simone Harris dressed up to perform

Queer in Jamaica: Performance artist Simone Harris

In many Caribbean countries, homosexuality is punishable and queer people face discrimination.
CultureAugust 24, 2022
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge with the Prime Minister of Jamaica, Andrew Holness and his wife Juliet, at his office in Kingston, Jamaica, on day five of their tour of the Caribbean on behalf of the Queen to mark her Platinum Jubilee

Jamaica looks to cut ties with British monarchy

Jamaica's prime minister told Prince William and Kate that he wants nation to be independent, break ties with the Queen.
PoliticsMarch 24, 2022
Shanwayne Stephens piloting two-man bobsled

Four-man Jamaican bobsled makes Olympic return

Jamaica's first four-man bobsled team since 1998 wants to add to the country’s bobsled legacy.
SportsFebruary 17, 2022
Lee 'Scratch' Perry sings into a mic and wears a hat and jacket covered in badges with Jamaican flag or reggae music colors

Lee 'Scratch' Perry: Reggae pioneer dies at 85

After six decades of groundbreaking musical innovation, the "mad genius" of dub music has passed away in Jamaica.
MusicAugust 30, 2021
Strong winds lash Haiti

Hurricane Matthew slams into Haiti

"Catastrophic" floods, mudslides and fierce winds threaten to devastate the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere.
Nature and EnvironmentOctober 4, 2016