This year marks the 61 anniversary of Jamaican Independence Day. Every year since Aug. 6, 1962, Jamaicans honor this momentous occasion in many ways. Here’s a few facts about Jamaica’s journey to independence. There’s a saying in Jamaica: “we ...

KINGSTON, Jamaica, June 15 (UPI) --Jamaica's attorney general called the U.S. embassy's flying of the rainbow flag following the shootings in Orlando, Fla., disrespectful of Jamaican law. The rainbow flag, symbolic of the LGBT community, was flown at U.S ...

Hurricane Melissa is blamed for at least 19 deaths in Jamaica, bringing catastrophic winds up to 185 mph (298 kph) and storm surge that wrecked homes and public infrastructure. While official damage assessments are still underway,

Rescuers and aid workers have spread across Jamaica to deliver food and water after Hurricane Melissa ravaged the island

Hurricane Melissa, a Category 5 storm, caused catastrophic damage in Jamaica, including collapsed homes and widespread power outages. Several local and national groups, including The Collaboratory and the Jamaica Outreach Program,