Jamaica local news

WK Admin Feb 14, 2026 No Comments

Kingston, Jamaica – February 12, 2026 On the evening of Thursday, February 19, 2026, featured talent, presenters, artisans,…

Coleen Douglas Feb 10, 2026 No Comments

Editor’s Note:In the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa, communities across Jamaica mobilised in diverse ways to support relief and…

WK Admin Jan 12, 2026 No Comments

Editor’s Note As conversations around wellness, food sovereignty, and community economies continue to grow in Jamaica, we’re sharing…

Coleen Douglas Nov 7, 2025 No Comments

Editor’s Note: Kulcha columnist Coleen Douglas, marketing lecturer at the University of Technology, returns with more hard-hitting insights…

Coleen Douglas Nov 6, 2025 No Comments

Editor’s Note: Fresh on the heels of our poignant essay, Kulcha columnist Coleen Douglas has another helping of…

Tami Tsansai Nov 5, 2025 No Comments

This pains me to write. Just months ago, as a Climate Justice Journalism Fellow with Climate Tracker Caribbean,…

WK Admin Sep 13, 2025 No Comments

Editor’s NoteThe debate on school rules is heating up on social media. Coleen Douglas’ recent thinkpiece “Edges, Clarks,…

Coleen Douglas Sep 10, 2025 No Comments

Editor’s NoteAt Writes and Kulcha, we welcome voices that challenge, question, and expand how we think about culture…

WK Admin Mar 10, 2025 No Comments

Editor’s Note: Emergency alerts, but no sign language? Climate justice must include everyone. Discover the silent struggle of…

WK Admin Dec 20, 2024 No Comments

With the Caribbean facing dire climate threats, Jamaica’s cultural heritage is at an increased risk. Cultural heritage—both tangible…