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- 1Jamaica's Foreign Minister Addresses UN General Assembly Debate▼Minister for Foreign Affairs of Jamaica Addresses 81st Session of General Assembly Debate
Jamaica's Minister for Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade took the floor at the United Nations in New York during the general debate of the 81st session of the General Assembly. The address forms part of the annual gathering where member states set out their positions on global issues. The content of the speech has not been detailed.
- 2Calypso legend Mighty Sparrow dies at 91●Calypso icon Mighty Sparrow dies at 91 Jamaica Gleaner http:// jamaica-gleaner.com/article/en tertainment/20260927/calyp
Mighty Sparrow, the Grenada-born calypsonian widely regarded as the genre's greatest performer, has died in Jamaica at the age of 91, according to the Jamaica Gleaner. Known as the 'Calypso King of the World', he dominated the art form for decades with classics such as 'Jean and Dinah'. Fans and Caribbean music figures are mourning the loss of an icon whose influence shaped calypso and soca worldwide.
- 3Calypso king Mighty Sparrow dies at 91●Calypso king Mighty Sparrow dies at 91 Jamaica Observer https://www. jamaicaobserver.com/2026/09/27 /calypso-king-mighty
Mighty Sparrow, the Grenada-born calypsonian widely regarded as the Calypso King of the World, has died in Jamaica at the age of 91, the Jamaica Observer reports. Fans and fellow artists across the Caribbean are paying tribute to a career spanning decades, with hits like 'Jean and Dinah' that defined the genre.
- 4India crush West Indies by eight wickets in first ODI●India beat West Indies by 8 wickets in first ODI Jamaica Gleaner https:// jamaica-gleaner.com/article/sp orts/20260927/i
India defeated the West Indies by eight wickets in the first One-Day International of their series, according to the Jamaica Gleaner. The comprehensive win means India took an early lead in the series, dominating the hosts with bat and ball. Cricket fans in India and the Caribbean are reacting to the lopsided result and what it means for the rest of the tour.
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Haiti and Costa Rica are meeting in a football fixture drawing attention across the Americas. Costa Rica arrive in poor form, having slipped from a 3-4 result into silence, with pressure building on coach Miguel Batista ahead of their trip to Jamaica. Fans and Spanish-language sports media are questioning whether the team can recover in time.
- 6Shooting leaves four dead in St Vincent and the Grenadines●Shooting leaves 4 dead in St Vincent and the Grenadines Jamaica Gleaner http:// jamaica-gleaner.com/article/ne ws/202609
Four people have been killed in a shooting in St Vincent and the Grenadines, according to the Jamaica Gleaner. The report is circulating widely across Caribbean-focused news feeds, drawing attention to gun violence in the region. Details about the victims, the location of the attack, or any suspects have not yet been made available.
- 7Jamaica Environmental Protection Levy to Fund Climate Resilience▼Environmental Protection Levy to Help Fund Jamaica’s Climate Resilience
Jamaica's government says revenue from the Environmental Protection Levy will be directed toward financing the island's climate resilience efforts. The announcement, carried by the Jamaica Information Service, links the existing levy to adaptation funding at a time when the country faces mounting costs from hurricanes, coastal erosion and other climate-related risks.
- 8Jamaica tourism operators hail TPDCo licensing expo●Tourism operators hail TPDCo licensing expo Jamaica Observer https://www. jamaicaobserver.com/2026/09/27 /tourism-operat
Tourism operators in Jamaica have praised the Tourism Product Development Company (TPDCo) licensing expo, according to the Jamaica Observer. The event brought together industry stakeholders to navigate licensing requirements for tourism businesses. Participants welcomed the opportunity to process paperwork and get guidance in one venue, describing the expo as a step toward formalising and supporting the sector.
- 9Guardian Life backs Reggae Warriors' Canada tour●Guardian Life backs Reggae Warriors’ Canada tour Jamaica Gleaner http:// jamaica-gleaner.com/article/sp orts/20260927/gu
Jamaica's Reggae Warriors are taking their game to Canada with corporate backing: Guardian Life has come on board as a sponsor of the team's Canadian tour, according to the Jamaica Gleaner. The insurer's support gives the squad a financial boost for the trip, and the news is being shared among followers of Jamaican sports.