The initiative, called Jamaica Urban Solutions for the Environment (J-USE), is designed to weave nature-based solutions into the country’s urban development framework — an approach that harnesses ...

SANTIAGO DE CUBA, Cuba (AP) — Hurricane Melissa left at least dozens dead and widespread destruction across Cuba, Haiti and ...

Hurricane Melissa left dozens dead and widespread destruction across Cuba, Haiti and Jamaica, where roofless homes, toppled utility poles and waterlogged furniture dominated the landscape Wednesday.

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The Honorable Edmund Bartlett, Minister of Tourism for Jamaica has launched his new book, “Thought Leadership on Tourism, Resilience, and Sustainability in the 21st Century.” During a period of ...

NYC Council okays major rezoning for Jamaica, Queens, paving the way for 27,000 new homes and infrastructure upgrades.

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Hurricane Melissa is grinding across eastern Cuba as a Category 3 storm after pummeling Jamaica as one of the strongest ...

Jamaica officials told local radio stations there was extensive damage in the island’s southwestern and northwestern regions.