Cruising to tropical destinations may sound carefree and a bucket-list best, but some of the most popular ports come with safety concerns travelers should not ignore, industry experts say. Passengers need to understand local risks before leaving the ship, especially in destinations with higher crime rates or active government warnings, experts say. A recent podcast, “The Travel … Read more
A New York City content creator flew to Jamaica for just eight hours before returning home the same night. Kevin Droniak, 28, left the city at 5:45 a.m. and landed in Kingston just before 10 a.m., giving him only a few hours to explore before heading back, SWNS reported. He planned the trip around what he considers … Read more
Don’t let the rain rain on your good time. In collaboration with WeatherPromise and the Jamaica Tourism Board, JetBlue Vacations announced the “Great Weather Guarantee,” offering travelers with Jamaica Flight + Hotel packages a payout of $500 if it rains more than promised during their trip. According to JetBlue Vacations, this launch makes them the … Read more
Miss Jamaica Gabrielle Henry suffered extensive injuries after falling from the Miss Universe 2025 stage last month. The Miss Universe Organization (MUO) shared a press release Monday with an update on Henry’s health, as well as further context into the scary incident that involved the 28-year-old. “Dr. Henry suffered a serious fall through an opening on the … Read more
Heavy lies the crown. Leaders of the Miss Universe Organization allegedly blamed Miss Jamaica Gabrielle Henry after she suffered a scary fall from the beauty pageant stage last week. Miss Haiti Melissa Sapini opened up about the startling incident and how leadership responded during a chat with People published on Wednesday. Miss Jamaica Gabrielle Henry … Read more
Miss Jamaica Gabrielle Henry is on the mend after falling from the Miss Universe stage. The Miss Universe Organization shared a statement on Instagram Monday with an update on 28-year-old Henry’s health after the scary incident, which landed her in the ICU. “The Miss Universe Organization wishes to address recent speculation by providing a clear … Read more
Miss Jamaica Gabrielle Henry is expected to remain hospitalized for at least another week after her brutal fall from the Miss Universe stage in Thailand on Wednesday “Gabby isn’t doing as well as we would have hoped, but the hospital continues to treat her accordingly,” her concerned sister told the Miss Universe Jamaica organization on … Read more
KINGSTON – Jamaica has declared an outbreak of the bacterial disease leptospirosis, suspected of causing six deaths, following the devastation from Hurricane Melissa in late October. The Category 5 hurricane slammed into the Caribbean island on October 28, causing catastrophic flooding and landslides with some 30 inches (76 cm) of rain. The resulting stagnant, contaminated water has … Read more
Dr. Gabrielle Henry, aka Miss Jamaica, was missing from the end of the 2025 Miss Universe pageant, after an earlier incident sent her to the hospital. Ultimately, Miss Mexico, Fátima Bosch, won the event. According to footage posted to social media, on Nov. 19, Henry, 28, was strutting down the stage in Bangkok, Thailand, in … Read more
Shocking footage captured Miss Jamaica plummeting off the stage during the Miss Universe preliminary evening gown round in Thailand. Dr. Gabrielle Henry was strutting down the Bangkok stage in a glamorous orange gown when she suddenly stepped off the edge of the dark runway and seemingly faceplanted, according to footage posted to social media. Members of the … Read more
Weather can be very impressive, and a few visitors to Jamaica experienced this firsthand when a massive waterspout formed in front of them. The clouds were above the choppy water off the coast of Negril, Jamaica on Sunday when the funnel could be seen forming in the distance. Pat Aleywine said he knew they were about to … Read more
Passengers aboard a recent Fort Lauderdale-bound Spirit Airlines flight were told to strap on life vests and anticipate a water landing in a terrifying recent incident involving equipment malfunctions. Flight NK270 on Saturday afternoon rushed back to its origin of Jamaica’s Montego Bay experiencing what the airline called “a suspected mechanical issue,” CBS reported. While … Read more
Ordinary New Yorkers are getting in the ring, At the House of Glory wrestling school in Jamaica, Queens, restaurant servers and Amazon warehouse staffers spend their off-hours learning to soar through the air and violently throw each other against the ropes — all while wearing elaborate costumes and using fierce nicknames. “We teach people to … Read more
It’s good to be king? A new report has found New Orleans to be the top spring break destination of 2024 — and the most dangerous. The Saints-loving Who Dat Louisiana city — known for raucous Mardi Gras parties and frisky Bourbon Street — saw 931,680 spring break-related searches from February to May 2023, according … Read more
The Bahamian and Jamaican tourism boards are insisting the countries are still safe to tourists after the United States issued travel warnings about the Caribbean countries. The U.S. embassy in the Bahamas has released a security warning and travel advisory that the island nation is currently unsafe for tourists amidst 18 murders — “primarily” motivated by gang … Read more
The State Department issued a stark travel warning for another Caribbean nation Tuesday — cautioning that Jamaica has been rocked by 65 murders this month. The US embassy in Jamaica upgraded the travel advisory to a Level 3: “reconsider travel,” which is just one level short of the most severe that warns Americans against travel … Read more
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are having a date night. The estranged Duke and Duchess of Sussex made a surprise appearance at the “Bob Marley: One Love” biopic premiere in Kingston, Jamaica. Markle, 42, dressed to impress in a stunning black ballgown with her hair slicked back in a tight bun. Harry, 39, donned a navy … Read more
“Rasta Rapunzel,” let down your dreads. A Jamaican man revealed he’s been growing his dreadlocks for over 40 years and had to stand on a roof to show them off. In the 45-second clip posted on @jamaicaviralofficial‘s Instagram page, the man, whose name was not disclosed, stands on top of a house to let down his … Read more
Fun fact … maybe the funnest: Jamaica’s is the only national flag in the world where you won’t find the colors red, white or blue. G’head and check — ChatGPT can corroborate. It’s beyond apt for the British West Indies alum, class of ’62, with the biggest personality. While the rest of the tropics were … Read more
A New Jersey woman who intended to visit Florida claims that a gate change caused her to go to Jamaica instead of Jacksonville. Gloucester County resident Beverly Ellis-Hebard told WPVI that she regularly flies from Philadelphia to her second home in Jacksonville. She arrived at a gate for her November 6 flight that read “PHL to JAX”. “I fly … Read more