Lester Hinds/Gleaner Writer
07 Jul, 2026
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Jamaican Consulate in New York evacuated due to threat of nearby building collapse
The Jamaican Consulate General in New York was evacuated on Tuesday morning after a building across the street from its offices was deemed to be in imminent danger of collapsing.
07 Jul, 2026
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No Independence Gala for NY Tri-State Area this year
NEW YORK:
Jamaicans across the Tri-State area of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut will not have the annual Jamaica Independence Gala to attend this year.
Ariel Bowen, the officer in charge of…
28 Jun, 2026
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Clarke, Moore blast US Supreme Court decision on TPS protection for Haitians
Brooklyn Congresswoman Yvette Clarke has harshly criticised the ruling by the United States Supreme Court to remove Temporary Protected Status from Haitians and Syrians.
25 Jun, 2026
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Jamaica-linked Wes Moore, Yvette Clarke win primary races to contest November polls in US
On a night that saw several incumbent United States (US) congressional representatives lose their primary elections to newcomers, two elected officials with Jamaican heritage won their respective…
22 Jun, 2026
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Bartlett: Diaspora should establish climate corps
Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett is suggesting that the Jamaican diaspora establish a ‘Diaspora Climate Corps’ consisting of a network of professionals, academics, business leaders and experts living…
22 Jun, 2026
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Campion College old boy honoured in US with Michigan Man of Excellence Award
Jamaica-born Dr. Gavin Beckford has been honoured as one of The Michigan Chronicle’s Men of Excellence.
Each year, The Michigan Chronicle recognises African American men in Michigan who inspire…
20 Jun, 2026
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Spark deadline pushback - Morgan declares ‘speed without quality is not success’
The completion date for phase one of the SPARK (Shared Prosperity through Accelerated Improvement to our Road Network) programme has been officially revised from the end of 2026 to March 31, 2027,…
16 Jun, 2026
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Two Jamaicans on King Charles’ birthday honours list
Jamaicans Sir Patrick Vernon and Dame Beverley Lindsay are among the honourees on King Charles’ 2026 birthday list.
Vernon, who currently serves on the Global Jamaica Diaspora Council for United…
16 Jun, 2026
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Blue Mahoe Capital takes another step towards listing on NASDAQ
NEW YORK:
Blue Mahoe Capital Caribbean, a US-based special-purpose company, has been given a partial green light by NASDAQ to begin taking steps to be listed on the stock exchange.
An initial…