Jamaica to end 2023 at close to 1400 murders says Bunting
Peter Bunting From Jamaica Observer KINGSTON, Jamaica— Jamaica will end 2023 at close to 1,400 murders if the current rate of homicides continues, according to Opposition Spokesman on National Security, Peter Bunting. The former Minister of National Security made the…
‘Something fishy’ going on in Jamaica under the JLP gov’t says Golding
From Jamaica Observer PNP Leader Mark Golding speaking to a crowd of supporters at the Donald Quarrie High School on Sunday, July 23, 2023. “Comrades now them say they want to extend the tenure of the DPP. Them do it…
Ambassador Audrey Marks sets the record straight
FROM SOUTH FLORIDA CARIBBEAN NEWS WASHINGTON D.C. – During my absence from the office over the past week, on urgent personal matters, I was bombarded with queries in relation to media reports regarding a United States Government diplomatic policy request of…
Ground-breaking “Reparations and Racial Healing Study Tour” in Bridgetown, Barbados
From The University of the West Indies The first-ever ‘Reparations and Racial Healing StudyTour’ is taking place from July 24 to 28 in Bridgetown Barbados. The topic of global reparations has been making headlines recently, including a prominent cover story…
ERO Baltimore apprehends Jamaican citizen convicted of murder
From US Immigration and Customs Enforcement BALTIMORE — On April 22, Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) Baltimore apprehended a 52-year-old Jamaican national convicted of first-degree murder. Deportation officers arrested him in Baltimore and served him a notice to appear for…
Freedom Imaginaries urges Jamaican Government not to deport Haitians
Posted on July 22, 2023 by petchary Last November, the UN Refugee Agency made an urgent call for countries not to forcibly return Haitians fleeing their country, because of the “devastating humanitarian and security crisis” there. The UN Human Rights Commissioner urged nations to “stand in solidarity…
Women’s World Cup Football: Jamaica earns historic Women’s World Cup draw
By Aimee Lewis and Thomas Schlachter, CNN Jamaica won its first ever Women’s World Cup point in a 0-0 draw against France. David Gray/AFP/Getty Images A battling performance earned Jamaica its first ever point in Women’s World Cup history as the Reggae Girlz secured a 0-0…
Jamaica to host Caribbean Travel Marketplace May 20-22, 2024
Montego Bay Convention Centre JAMAICA (July 22, 2023) – Jamaica will host the 42nd edition of the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association’s (CHTA) Caribbean Travel Marketplace, May 20-22, 2024. CHTA President Nicola Madden-Greig thanked the Jamaican government, particularly Tourism Minister…
Usain Bolt statue unveiled in Florida
By Dawn Plummer From Caribbean Life Jamaica’s Usain Bolt makes his trademark gesture during a lap of honor at the end of the World Athletics Championships in London Sunday, Aug. 13, 2017. Associated Press / Matt Dunham, file Usain St….
Diplomatic row between USA and Jamaica after Jamaica rejects same-sex spouse of U.S. diplomat, provoking retaliation
Audrey Marks, Jamaican ambassador to the United States -Photo Jamaican Embassy The wires have been buzzing over the last few days with the news of Jamaica’s refusal to grant accreditation to the spouse of an American diplomat. The United States,…
