There is uncertainty surrounding the health of dancehall queen Spice, though her booking agent has dismissed as rumours, assertions that she suffered a heart attack. The questions on the lips of many this week was simple, “Where is Spice?” Rumours were peddled across social media last Wednesday that the ‘So Mi Like It’ artiste had […]
Jamaican singer Sevana pleaded guilty to a death by dangerous driving charge when the matter was called up before the Westmoreland Circuit Court this morning. Sevana, whose real name is Anna Blake, appeared before Justice Courtney Daye at the Westmoreland Circuit Court for the start of her trial. It was in January that Judge Steve […]
Jamaica’s broadcasting authority has banned content that “glorifies illegal activity” – such as drug and gun use. The new rules cover TV and radio – including music – and list specific topics that are off-limits. Scamming, drug abuse and the illegal use of firearms cannot be “promoted” – and swearing or “near-sounding” replacements are also […]
As the Jamaica Nurses Group of New York (JNGNY) celebrates 60 years, the organisation is being hailed for its outstanding legacy of positively impacting healthcare in New York, Jamaica and the wider diaspora. Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States, Her Excellency Audrey Marks, in paying tribute to the group, said that “from as far back […]
President of the Crown Council of Ethiopia His Imperial Highness, Prince Ermias Sahle Selassie will be Jamaica’s special guest for Heritage Week, Culture Minister Olivia Grange has announced. Prince Ermias Sahle Selassie, the grandson of Emperor Haile Selassie, will arrive in Jamaica on Thursday, October 13, for a week of official engagements. The prince will […]
The Independent Commission of Investigations (INDECOM) and the human rights lobby, Jamaicans for Justice (JFJ), have criticized a statement made by National Security Minister, Dr. Horace Chang that law enforcement officials should adopt a zero-tolerance approach in defending themselves from armed thugs who confront them. “Anytime a man take up a gun after police…when him […]
Google is celebrating what would have been the 103rd birthday of Louise “Miss Lou” Bennett-Coverley in today’s (September 7th) Doodle. Known by many as “Miss Lou,” Bennett-Coverley’s social commentary and sense of humour made her a well-loved personality across Jamaica and the world. The folklorist and poet leveraged her sense of humour and social commentary […]
By Sukhram Ramkissoon A 33-year-old male from Jamaica was recently granted refugee protection status in Canada as he established that he faces a serious possibility of persecution throughout Jamaica. His claim was heard in April 2022 and accepted earlier this month by the Refugee Protection Division (RPD) of the Immigration Refugee Board (IRB) who determined […]
Julian Jervis of the Cayman Islands, Chayse McQuan of T&T and Khamal Cumberbatch of Barbados are three of the top male squash players registered to challenge Jamaica’s Chris Binnie for the Individual male title at the 37th running of the Caribbean Senior Squash Championship. The one week tournament scheduled for Kingston, Jamaica, August 21 – […]
The failed campaign by Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Minister, Senator Kamina Johnson Smith for the post of Commonwealth Secretary General, has cost taxpayers a significant $18.2 million. Baroness Patricia Scotland will remain in the position for the next four years. According to the Office of the Prime Minister, the amount covered air and […]
