At least 28 people are dead and entire communities have been destroyed after Hurricane Melissa made landfall in Jamaica on Tuesday, with relief organizations now racing to reach isolated areas days ...

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 ...

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 ...

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.

Hurricane Melissa lashed through Jamaica turning it into a ‘disaster area’, leaving a trail of destruction behind – entire towns underwater, hospitals severely damaged and roofs ripped from buildings.

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 ...

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, ...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – More than a month after Hurricane Melissa devastated Jamaica’s western coast, many communities remain without power and running water, leaving residents to cope with primitive ...

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 ...