The death toll across Jamaica is expected to rise, but Minister of Local Government and Community Development Desmond McKenzie would not provide a number on Thursday. About 13,000 people are staying in 521 shelters as of Thursday afternoon, he said.

Jamaica’s government says that the number of confirmed deaths from Hurricane Melissa has risen to 45, with 15 other people still missing.

Hurricane Melissa caused nearly $9 billion in damage in Jamaica, making it the costliest storm ever to hit the island-nation, according to newly released figures.

A town's Caribbean community is leading a fundraising campaign to help people in Jamaica left devastated by Hurricane Melissa. Ipswich Jamaica Aid is using a vacant unit in the Buttermarket shopping centre for people to drop off items including toiletries, clothes, medicine and batteries.

The Reggae Girlz documentary spotlights Jamaica’s women’s soccer team, their World Cup feats and the fight against gender inequity in sports.

Steve McClaren has resigned as Jamaica's head coach following a goalless draw with Curacao on Tuesday, which dealt a blow to their hopes of qualifying for next year's World Cup in North America.

Steve McClaren has resigned as head coach of Jamaica following a disappointing 0-0 draw with Curaçao, a result that ended their hopes of automatic qualification for next year’s World Cup in North