The week of 7 Nov to 13 Nov · Compared with the world
Jamaica
The zeitgeist this week
What stands out in Jamaica’s news is History and heritage (5.7%, 5.0× the world). The news sounds as usual.
Jamaica’s zeitgeist, by theme
Each theme’s share of its news this week · Select a theme to see what’s inside it · How it’s counted
Mood
How the news sounds, and how people say they feel
What each theme makes the news feel
Mostly anger, 1.4× the average
- Anxiety0.5×
- Fear0.6×
- Anger1.4×
- Sadness0.6×
Calmer than the average news, no feeling stands out
- Anxiety0.7×
- Fear0.4×
- Anger0.3×
- Sadness0.7×
Calmer than the average news, no feeling stands out
- Anxiety0.9×
- Fear1.0×
- Anger0.9×
- Sadness0.9×
Each bar compares a feeling with the average news here; the tick marks the average.
How the news sounds
As usual
Tone −0.28 · usual −0.17
- Anxiety1.0× usual
- Fear0.9× usual
- Anger1.0× usual
- Sadness0.9× usual
Jamaica · The week of 7 Nov to 13 Nov
Seen from inside and outside
How the world sees this country this week: the news abroad, pictures and videos.
Jamaica is an island country in the Caribbean, covering 10,991 square kilometres (4,244 sq mi). It is the third-largest island in the Greater Antilles and the Caribbean, after Cuba and Hispaniola. Jamaica lies about 145 km (78 nmi) south of Cuba, 191 km (103 nmi) west of Hispaniola, and 215 km (116 nmi) southeast of the Cayman Islands. With 2.8 million people, Jamaica is the third-most populous Anglophone country in the Americas and the fourth-most populous country in the Caribbean. Kingston is the capital and largest city.
- Martine Rose New Creative Director at Balenciagajamaicans.com · 2 outlets
- Sir Kenneth Hall launching new book November 15jamaicaobserver.com · 2 outlets
- JGU Signs 12 New MoUs in 12 Countries Across 5 Continents to Strengthen International Academic Partnershipsjamaicantimes.com
- Clash at Clarendon corporation meeting over circulation of court documentsjamaica-gleaner.com
- St. Thomas' New 20-Villa Luxury Hotel Is Now Taking Reservations for March 2027caribjournal.com
- Finally! CRH A&E opens todaywesternmirror.com
- Cardi B Disputes $2.5 Million Payment Claims After Jamaica Festival Cancellation1053hotfm.com · 7 outlets
- Cardi B Dares BZR WKND Jamaica Promoter to Sue Herbillboard.com · 2 outlets
- Porter Airlines Marks Start of New Jamaica and Florida Flights From Hamiltonowensoundsuntimes.com · 2 outlets
- Mexico Trains by the Sea Before Jamaica Tieriotimesonline.com
- 7 Pemain Dewa United Dipanggil Timnas Masing-masing, 6 Bela Indonesia, Damion Lowe Bela Jamaikajawapos.com
- UN Human Rights Committee Publishes Findings On Austria, Cameroon, Jamaica And Rwandascoop.co.nz
Pictures
Harbour Street, Kingston, c. 1820James Hakewill · Public domain 
Doctor's Cave Beach Club is a popular destination in Montego Bay.en:User:Op. Deo · Public domain 
A beach in Negril with a hotel and restaurantStufffreak · CC BY-SA 4.0 
James Bond Beach in OracabessaBanjoman1 · Public domain 
Mandeville Church (est. 1816), an Anglican church in Manchester Parish. Christianity is the largest religion in Jamaica.Abraham Alexander from Toronto, Canada · CC BY-SA 2.0 
A historic Ashura celebration in Jamaica, which is known locally as Hussay or HosayNational Library of Jamaica · CC0
Photos from Wikipedia’s articles, on Wikimedia Commons
On YouTube
- Order In The House | TVJ Smile JamaicaTelevision Jamaica
- TVJ News | Full Newscast Replay | Monday, November 09, 2026Television Jamaica
- Gov’t Rejects Claims of Financial Assistance To Proposed ‘BZR WKND’ Event | TVJ NewsTelevision Jamaica
Jamaica · The week of 7 Nov to 13 Nov
Who’s in the news
The people and organizations named in the most news stories about this place this week.
People
New
9.5× last week
New
Organizations
2.6× last week
4.7× last week
The New York Times Company, Public domain
Jamaica
Discussion
Jamaica · Friday, 13 November 2026
Trending
No written brief today: there’s too little data for one, or the draft didn’t pass our checks.
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10Temu
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Everyday apps here: e-Sword LT: Bible Study to Go · Fitness Buddy+ Gym Workout Log · SkyView®. Apps that top the charts every day. They’re listed after what’s new or in the news.
What the news is talking about
How much of the news here is about each issue today, and how it sounds, compared with the past 4 weeks. From 846 articles by the country’s own news sites over the last 7 days. How we read the news
Share of the coverage
- Deportation Inspires Jamaican Dancehall DJ's Latest Hit (thecaribbeancamera.com)
- Grant outlines practical steps for communities to achieve climate resilience (jamaicaobserver.com)
- Could a coat of paint help South Africans sleep better? (dailymaverick.co.za)
Survey · 2023 64% Worried about climate change (Climate Change Opinion Survey (Meta, Yale), survey of Facebook users)
- Remembering fallen war heroes - Jamaica Observer (jamaicaobserver.com)
How the news sounds
- Tone−0.3positive minus negative words per 100usually −0.2The GDELT Project
- Anxiety1.0× usual2.7 words per 1,000usually 2.7The GDELT Project
- Fear0.9× usual0.6 words per 1,000usually 0.7The GDELT Project
- Anger1.0× usual4.9 words per 1,000usually 4.9The GDELT Project
- Sadness0.9× usual6.4 words per 1,000usually 6.8The GDELT Project
- Happiness1.0× usual5.4 words per 1,000usually 5.4The GDELT Project
- Financial uncertainty1.0× usual6.2 words per 1,000usually 6.1The GDELT Project
News coverage in more than 100 languages, machine-translated and counted with English word lists, from The GDELT Project.
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Issues people are looking up
The top topics in politics, the economy, tech, science, health, climate, education and society that people here read and search about today.
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The White House, Public domain
By category
Business & economy
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Money & crypto
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Movies & TV
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Sports
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Tech & AI
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Travel & places
Jacques Descloitres, MODIS Land Rapid Response Team, NASA/GSFC, Public domain Breakout
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Pierre Blaché from Paris, France, CC0 Rising
Industries here
Tech & software 26Media & entertainment 23Music 21Travel & tourism 15Advertising & marketing 6Telecom & internet 6Legal & professional services 5Jobs, HR & staffing 5Finance & banking 4Crypto & digital assets 3Food & beverage 1Restaurants & hospitality 1Retail & e-commerce 1Gaming 1Sports & fitness 1Cars & mobility 1Transport & logistics 1Education 1
The numbers behind the mood
The latest official figures, with the period each one covers. Yearly numbers can be a year or more old.
Economy
- Inflation7.5%Jul 2026 · +0.9 pts since Jun 2026World Bank GEM · CC BY 4.0
- Unemployment3.3%2025 · +0.1 pts since 2024World Bank (ILO estimate) · CC BY 4.0
- GDP growth0.1%2025 · +0.6 pts since 2024World Bank · CC BY 4.0
Society
- Say humans mainly cause climate change33.2%survey of Facebook users2023Meta Data for Good and Yale Program on Climate Change Communication · CC0 (public domain)
- Want climate made a high government priority71.4%survey of Facebook users2023Meta Data for Good and Yale Program on Climate Change Communication · CC0 (public domain)
Charts
Netflix · TV
1A Couple of Lies
Breakout
2How to Ruin Diwali
3Will Trent
New
4Lupin
Falling
5Bass X Machina
7Dead-End Job
10Ms. Rachel
Netflix Top 10 · 2026-11-08
Netflix · Films
1Final Destination Bloodlines
Breakout
2Collision Course
3Sniper
4Thanksgiving
5Heist
6Nowhere to Run
7Christmas at the Palace
8Scream 7
9Sing 2
10My Best Friend
Netflix Top 10 · 2026-11-08
Apple Music · Artists
1Malie Donn
3Skippa
4DJ Mac, Skippa & CrashDummy
7RajahWild
8Masicka & Kraff Gad
9antuwang
Apple Music · 2026-11-14
App Store · Free apps
1Trust: Crypto & Bitcoin Wallet
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2ChatGPT
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3Temu
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4PayPal
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5Amazon Shopping
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6CapCut
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7Audiomack - Play Music Offline
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8Facebook app
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9Tiktok
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10Telegram
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Show the top 100
App Store · 2026-11-14
App Store · Paid apps
1Feed and Grow: FISH 2026
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2Genmoji Studio Canvas - Custom
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3RTA
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4CES Test: Seagull Training
Falling
5Deck-Man: Cassette Player
Falling
6Bears Countdown
Falling
7TeleGuard
8Free Tone - Calling & Texting
9Procreate
10Camera+ Legacy
Show the top 50
App Store · 2026-11-14
Data credits: App Store · Apple Music · Google Trends · Netflix Top 10 · Wikipedia. These signals show what people look up, watch, play and buy online. How it works.