Political context
Government, elections, public policy, courts, diplomacy, and civic institutions.
News Websites in Jamaica
North AmericaEnglish
Country facts
Jamaica at a glance
Capital
Kingston
Population
Approximately 2.8 million
Official languages
English, Jamaican Patois
Currency
Jamaican dollar
Region
North America
Time zone
UTC-05:00
Internet domain
.jm
Calling code
+1876, +1658
Why this country matters
Why Jamaica matters in the news
Jamaica, with Kingston as a key national reference point, is part of the North America news region, where coverage often connects to trade, migration, tourism, public safety, local government, regional diplomacy, climate events, and economic ties across the Americas. Its population is listed as approximately 2.8 million, and news in Jamaica is commonly read through English, Jamaican Patois sources. Local reporting can reveal how national decisions affect communities. The current directory includes 14 listed sources across TV News, Digital Media, Newspaper, Business.
North AmericaEnglish, Jamaican PatoisCurrency: Jamaican dollar
Country overview
Jamaica news and media context
North America. 14 listed outlets across TV News, Digital Media, Newspaper, Business.
Economic context
Markets, trade, employment, public budgets, and household costs in Jamaican dollar.
Geographic context
Regional links with Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados shape cross-border coverage.
News consumption trends
Public broadcasters, TV, radio, newspapers, online outlets, and social video.
Languages used in news
English, Jamaican Patois.
Search and discovery
Outlet name, city, region, language, category, and coverage type.
Current directory mix
Digital Media: 4Newspaper: 3TV News: 3Radio: 2Business: 1
Jamaica Source Guide
Best for breaking news
CVM Television
TV/digital news
Best public broadcaster
PBC Jamaica
Public broadcast and civic programming
Best business source
Jamaica Stock Exchange News
Markets and listed company news
Best local source
Jamaica Star
Tabloid/newspaper digital
National: 10Business: 8Local: 4Government: 3Investigative: 1Public Broadcaster: 1
Media landscape
How news is organized in Jamaica
Jamaica's media landscape includes national outlets, broadcasters, private publishers, local reporting, and digital-first sources where available.
News languages
- English
Regional and local notes
Regional and city-level coverage can be important for public services, courts, weather, infrastructure, elections, and community reporting.
Editorial notes
How to use this Jamaica page
Directory purpose
This page is a source-finding guide. It helps readers reach publisher websites, compare source types, and understand available language and coverage signals.
Inclusion limits
Inclusion does not endorse an outlet's accuracy, ownership, editorial position, or reporting quality. Check the publisher's own disclosures before relying on important information.
Review status
This page remains available for discovery while additional editorial review, source notes, and country-specific context are prepared.
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14 of 14 listings
CVM Television
www.cvmtv.com
Jamaican television and digital news source covering national affairs, politics, business, sport, entertainment, weather, and video reporting.
JamaicaTV NewsEnglishTV/digital newsVerified URLChecked 2026-05-28
Jamaica Information Service
jis.gov.jm
Official Jamaican government information service publishing ministry updates, policy announcements, public services, speeches, photos, and national news.
JamaicaDigital MediaEnglishOfficial government public informationVerified URLRSS availableChecked 2026-05-28
Jamaica Observer
www.jamaicaobserver.com
Jamaican newspaper and digital outlet covering news, politics, business, sports, lifestyle, entertainment, regional affairs, and opinion.
JamaicaNewspaperEnglishNational newspaper/digitalVerified URLRSS availableChecked 2026-05-28
Jamaica Star
jamaica-star.com
Jamaican tabloid and digital outlet covering entertainment, lifestyle, crime, community issues, sport, music, and popular culture.
JamaicaNewspaperEnglishTabloid/newspaper digitalVerified URLChecked 2026-05-28
Jamaica Stock Exchange News
www.jamstockex.com/news
Jamaica Stock Exchange news page covering listed companies, market notices, financial releases, investor information, and exchange updates.
JamaicaBusinessEnglishMarkets and listed company newsVerified URLChecked 2026-05-28
Loop Jamaica
jamaica.loopnews.com
Jamaica edition of Loop News covering national news, crime, business, entertainment, lifestyle, sport, Caribbean updates, and viral stories.
JamaicaDigital MediaEnglishDigital news portalVerified URLChecked 2026-05-28
Nationwide News Network
nationwideradiojm.com
Jamaican radio and digital news outlet covering politics, current affairs, investigations, public debate, business, sport, and live radio.
JamaicaRadioEnglishRadio/digital current affairsVerified URLChecked 2026-05-28
Our Today
our.today
Jamaican digital outlet covering national news, business, lifestyle, culture, entertainment, health, sport, and Caribbean affairs.
JamaicaDigital MediaEnglishDigital news and lifestyleVerified URLChecked 2026-05-28
PBC Jamaica
www.pbcjamaica.org
Public Broadcasting Corporation of Jamaica provides civic, educational, cultural, public affairs, government, and community programming.
JamaicaTV NewsEnglishPublic broadcast and civic programmingVerified URLChecked 2026-05-28
Radio Jamaica News
radiojamaicanewsonline.com
Radio Jamaica news service covering national headlines, politics, crime, business, weather, sport, radio bulletins, and audio reporting.
JamaicaRadioEnglishRadio/digital newsVerified URLChecked 2026-05-28
SportsMax
www.sportsmax.tv
Caribbean sports media outlet covering Jamaican sport, athletics, football, cricket, regional competitions, international sport, and video.
JamaicaSportsEnglishSports news and Caribbean sportVerified URLChecked 2026-05-28
Television Jamaica
www.televisionjamaica.com
Television Jamaica provides news, public affairs, entertainment, sport, video, weather, and national broadcast coverage.
JamaicaTV NewsEnglishTV news and programmingVerified URLChecked 2026-05-28
The Gleaner
jamaica-gleaner.com
Long-running Jamaican newspaper and digital outlet covering national news, politics, business, crime, parishes, sport, entertainment, and opinion.
JamaicaNewspaperEnglishNational newspaper/digitalVerified URLRSS availableChecked 2026-05-28
Yardhype
yardhype.com
Jamaican digital outlet focused on dancehall, reggae, entertainment, viral stories, lifestyle, culture, and selected news topics.
JamaicaDigital MediaEnglishEntertainment, culture, and newsVerified URLChecked 2026-05-28