For 63 years, the Jamaican National flag has been a symbol of pride, hope and resilience, for Jamaicans themselves as well as people all over the world. It became the island’s greatest national symbol ...

Veniece Bolton and her mother, Tamika Edwards, still remember the chill of their first November in Queens. "That was the first culture shock we had," Bolton said. "My sister got frostbite, and she's ...

This week Jamaica marks its independence day — but human rights groups say it's also a moment for Jamaicans to ponder the reality that their country is still one of the world's most homophobic.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Five people were fatally shot in Jamaica, marking the latest mass shooting on the small island. Local ...

The British government has been criticized for a guide published in 2013 that urges people deported from the UK to Jamaica to "try to be 'Jamaican'" and adopt a "local accent" upon arrival. The ...

Who do you think you are? That is what people are asked on the British TV series where they delve into their family history to learn more about their ancestors — and themselves. It can be poignant, ...

LEARNED THAT HER HOME WAS DAMAGED. THERE’S A LOT OF ANXIETY. TRAUMATIZED. JAMAICAN NATIONAL SOUHEGAN LOUIS BRISCOE IS WAITING TO HEAR FROM ALL HER LOVED ONES. SHE KNOWS HER THREE KIDS ARE OKAY, BUT ...

KINGSTON, Jamaica (AP) — Hurricane Beryl was roaring by Jamaica Wednesday, bringing fierce winds and heavy rain after the powerful Category 4 storm earlier killed at least seven people and caused ...