Jamaica News – QNS

A Jamaica man was indicted by a Queens grand jury for allegedly terrorizing a 25-year-old woman at the Pomonok Houses subjecting her to rape, sex trafficking and other heinous crimes for months.

Courts

Jamaica man criminally charged with sex trafficking, rape and strangulation of victim at Pomonok Houses in Fresh Meadows: DA

By Bill Parry

stem

News

QPL receives $316K donation from National Grid for expanded STEM programming for teens

By Ethan Marshall

A grandfather from Springfield Gardens was struck and killed by a moped rider in Jamaica on the evening of Friday, Dec. 5, police said.

Unlicensed moped operator fatally strikes senior pedestrian in Jamaica: NYPD

By Bill Parry

new york blood center

News

St. John’s surpasses all-time total of 15,000 pints of blood donated to New York Blood Center

By Renee DeLorenzo

Jamaica's Prime Minister, Andrew Holness.

Caribbean Life

Global Lenders Unite

sentenced

Courts

Southeast Queens hit-and-run driver sentenced for killing a woman in front of her daughter on Mother’s Day 2022: DA

By Bill Parry

Jamaican singer Shaggy.

Caribbean Life

US$1M goal for star-studded Jamaica Strong Relief Concert

Assembly Member Jaime Williams, center, in all-black, flanked by Assembly Member Monique Chandler-Waterman to her immediate right; Sen. Roxanne Persaud, to Williams' immediate left; and Brooklyn Canarsie Lions President Jean Joseph, to Persaud's immediate left.

Caribbean Life

Brooklyn leaders rally community for Jamaica relief

A homeless man from Brooklyn was charged with attempted murder for stabbing an E train rider in Jamaica after the victim complained he was talking too loudly on his cell phone.

Homeless man charged with stabbing E train rider in Jamaica who complained he was talking too loudly: DA

By Bill Parry

Jamaican reggae icon Jimmy Cliff during a performance in 2012.

Caribbean Life

Reggae lovers pay glowing tributes to legendary Jimmy Cliff

The roof of El Greko kitchen in Montego Bay, Jamaica destroyed during the passage of Hurricane Melissa.

Caribbean Life

Surviving Melissa: How ChatGPT helped us weather Jamaica’s Category 5 fury

News

JPAFHC provides Thanksgiving meal kits to hundreds of NYC families

By Ethan Marshall

inaugural-national-caribbean-american-restaurant-week-2021-06-18-nk-cl01

Caribbean Life

Oliver Samuels brings the laughter — America’s premiere backs Jamaica’s hurricane relief

Caribbean-American Democratic Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke addresses a town hall meeting at George Wingate High School Auditorium in Brooklyn on Jun. 16, 2025.

Caribbean Life

Clarke leads letter urging Trump to grant TPS for Jamaica

Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso, third from left, with students and personnel of BK International High School Food Pantry. The politician launched a resource drive to support Jamaica following Hurricane Melissa. Essential items could be dropped off at Borough Hall until Nov. 26 at 4 p.m.

Caribbean Life

BP Reynoso leads Jamaica Relief Drive — Donations open through Nov. 26

GRAMMY Award-winning artist Shaggy.

Caribbean Life

Music for a Cause

Jamaican singer Richie Stephens.

Caribbean Life

Richie Stephens, reggae stars bring relief to Jamaica in aftermath of Hurricane Melissa

Veterans1

News

Veterans attend luncheon at St. John’s, highlight importance of support services at Veterans Success Center

By Renee DeLorenzo

zoria

Real Estate

$20.5 million secured for refinancing of newly constructed Zoria Tower in Jamaica

By Ethan Marshall

Jamaica Consul General to New York Alsion Roach Wilson.

Caribbean Life

Jamaicans mourn the death of Consul General of Jamaica

permits

Real Estate

Permits filed for 127-unit affordable housing building in Jamaica

By Ethan Marshall

Seated are Yesterday's Children honorees, from left, are Victor Mungo, Iris Porter, Joyce Bailey, Michael Young and Vitis McGuire, Standing, are Winston “Gypsy” Peters, and Senator Kevin Parker, at the 15th Annual celebration at the Golden Palace in Queens on Oct. 19, 2025.

Caribbean Life

103-year-old Jamaican matriarch among five honored at Yesterday’s Children’s 15th Annual presentation

Drone view of vehicles driving along a flooded road, in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa, in Black River, Jamaica, Nov. 2, 2025.

Caribbean Life

JAH live: JAH JAH guide: Africa unite for Jamrock

Caribbean-American Democratic U.S. Representative Yvette D. Clarke addresses town hall meeting at George Wingate High School Auditorium in Brooklyn on June 16, 2025.

Caribbean Life

Sea-lift operation to aid Jamaica in wake of Hurricane Melissa

More from Around New York

Aerial shot of Midtown Manhattan

Local group look to stall Midtown South Rezoning over environmental concerns

An Immigration Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer walks past portraits of US President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance at US immigration court in Manhattan, New York City, US, December 9, 2025.

LGBTQ immigrants face more asylum rejections, though some still win cases

Sammie-Orih-web-banner-1200×600-Schneps-OA

Schneps Podcasts

Sammie Orih, Associate Publisher at Schneps Media

Little boy wearing a winter hat and coat being kissed on the cheek by his father

New York Family

Free Kid and Family Activities in NYC: 10 Free Things to Do This Week