Author: Cat Radio UK

AMSTERDAM, Netherlands — Amsterdam Reggae Festival has begun building its 2027 winter lineup with British-Jamaican veteran Macka B, Jamaican roots singer Jesse Royal and Swedish artist Shiwa among the first performers confirmed. The festival takes place Saturday, February 27, 2027, at De Kromhouthal in Amsterdam and is being positioned as an indoor winter celebration of […]

BELIZE CITY, Belize — Jamaican recording artists Gyptian, Daville and Stalk Ashley will head to Belize City for the Shut Down Belize Valentine’s Concert at the Belize Civic Center on Saturday, February 13, 2027. Presented by Young Survivors Entertainment, the Valentine’s weekend event brings three different generations and styles of Jamaican popular music onto one […]

Transport Minister Daryl Vaz says Jamaica remains committed to maritime safety, security, efficiency and sustainability as the country marks World Maritime Day. KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaica is reaffirming its commitment to building a safe, secure, resilient, efficient and sustainable maritime sector, with Transport Minister Daryl Vaz highlighting the industry’s importance to national development and international […]

Foreign Affairs Permanent Secretary Sheila Sealy Monteith says public-health emergencies can quickly become international issues affecting travel, trade, consular services and Jamaicans overseas. KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaica is placing foreign affairs more firmly within its national health-security planning as the country assesses its capacity to prevent, detect and respond to public-health emergencies under the International […]

Caribbean Cement and CEMEX-backed project delivers concrete pavement, drainage and road improvements for more than 100 households in the Kingston community. KINGSTON, Jamaica — More than 100 households in Bell Rock, Olympic Way, are expected to benefit from an infrastructure project valued at more than J$8 million that upgraded concrete pavement, drainage and sections of […]

Proposed legislation would establish security obligations and penalties aimed at protecting systems before breaches occur as Jamaica modernizes its national cyber-defence framework. KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaica is moving toward a dedicated Cybersecurity Act that would impose security obligations on entities and individuals responsible for systems that collect, store and process data, as the Government seeks […]

Nine organizations selected from nearly 100 applicants will pursue projects focused on economic opportunity, peace and security, human rights and stronger communities. KINGSTON, Jamaica — Nine Jamaican organizations have secured a combined J$22.9 million from the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives for community projects aimed at expanding economic opportunity, advancing peacebuilding and strengthening resilience across […]

CLARENDON, Jamaica — Capleton will bring his high-energy reggae and dancehall catalogue to The Wharf Estate on Saturday, October 31, when Appleton Estate LIVEWIRE stages its first Clarendon edition. The veteran Jamaican performer is the headline act for the Halloween-night event, which is scheduled to run from 9 p.m. until 2 a.m. Capleton Takes the […]

Prime Minister Andrew Holness says Jamaica needs an interoperable payment platform that can move money instantly between citizens and strengthen the Government’s ability to deliver emergency cash support. KINGSTON, Jamaica — Prime Minister Andrew Holness is calling for the development of a universal payment system in Jamaica that would allow people to transfer money immediately […]

Four infant schools in western Jamaica will receive modern school gardens designed to introduce young children to agriculture, food production and practical learning. KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Jamaica 4-H Clubs is expanding agricultural education to some of the country’s youngest students, with plans to establish modern school gardens at four infant schools in western Jamaica. […]