Jamaica News
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Kingston -
Marijuana possession is currently illegal in Jamaica but that could soon change.
In the Media
by AFP
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Oranjestad -
Chikungunya virus is spread by mosquitoes and has been galloping across the Caribbean. Experts say that it's likely to hit the U.S.
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Veronica Campbell-Brown was included in Jamaica's 23-member team for the world indoor championships on Tuesday, a day after being cleared of a doping violation by the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
In the Media
by Reuters
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Winston Watts is soaking up every moment of his latest Olympic experience with the world fascinated by the resurrection of Jamaican bobsleigh, but a phone call from Usain Bolt would be the i
In the Media
by Justin Palmer (Reuters)
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Just like in the film 'Cool Runnings', Jamaica's bobsleigh team are going to have to rely on their opponents' goodwill to get them down the run after their luggage and equipment were lost en route to Russia.
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Toronto -
A new video, reportedly shot at a restaurant in the Rexdale area of Toronto last night, shows Rob Ford mumbling incoherently and in a mimicked Jamaican accent, as well as lashing out at Toronto Police Chief Bill Blair.
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Jamaican reggae singer Junior Murvin, best known for his hit "Police & Thieves," has died, aged 64. The cause of death is currently unknown.
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Kingston -
As the March against Monsanto hit the streets of almost 400 cities in around 40 countries worldwide, a small group of people in Kingston, Jamaica did their part and got involved too.
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In what can only be considered a case of misguided political correctness, some critics have called a new Volkswagen ad racist, because it contains white and Asian actors speaking with a Jamaican accent and 'getting happy.'
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The artist formerly known as "Snoop Dogg" recently visited Jamaica and was horrified by the poverty and hunger he witnessed. Now Snoop Lion is doing something about it.
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As the world concentrates on the latest devastation in the US, Sandy has already done some serious damage to other countries, including Haiti and Cuba. Sandy took the lives of 54 people in Haiti and 11 in Cuba.
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Federal, state, and local governments scramble along the east coast of the United States in preparation for Hurricane Sandy which has become a "Frankenstorm." But, could Sandy be to Obama as Katrina was to Bush?
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London -
Usain Bolt and his Jamaican team mates pulled off yet another stunning victory today, this time in the 4x100 m relay. Canada's team celebrated winning the bronze until officials ruled them disqualified due to a slight mis-step.
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In the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, Usain Bolt became the first sprinter in Olympic track and field history to successfully defend both 100m and 200m Olympic titles in consecutive Games. Bolt’s dominance will transform the future of sprinting.
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London -
Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt took home the gold in the 200-metre race in today's 2012 Olympics. Fellow Jamaicans Johan Blake and Warren Wier won silver and bronze, respectively.
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London -
Was there really any doubt? Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt successfully defended his Olympic reign as fastest man in the world, easily winning the 100 m final. His countryman and running partner, Yohan Blake, took the silver.
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After a visit to Jamaica, Snoop Dogg says he's undergone a transformation. He says he's tired of Rap and his new album is all Reggae. Oh and he's changing his name to Snoop Lion.
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Jamaican Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller has vowed to take steps toward removing the Queen as head of state and turn the country into a republic.
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London -
Bob Marley died more than 30 years ago, but his legacy is very much alive. Two of his sons are currently in the UK , and recently they appeared on the BBC's 'Breakfast' news programme.
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Daegu -
The Jamaican relay team finished competition at the IAFF World Championships by setting a world record of 37.04 seconds in the men's 4x100-meter to take home the gold medal in the last event of the games held in Daegu, Korea.
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Daegu -
The disqualification of Olympic 100m champion Usain Bolt, 25, at the World Championship has prompted a review of the false start rule that calls for the immediate disqualification of a runner if they start before the gun.
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Jamaica has shut down its recyclable scrap metal trade in the wake of persistent plundering of power lines, cabling and other precious metals used to keep the Caribbean island's infrastructure afloat.
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Oslo -
In a recent interview with BBC Sport, Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt has made clear his intentions once he retires from athletics.
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Gregory Isaac, the Jamaican reggae star who penned a world wide hit with "Night Nurse", has died. His family were at his bedside. Last year he had been diagnosed with lung cancer.
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Mayaguez -
A storm driven twister slammed into the stadium in the western town of Mayaguez hours before the CACSO games were due to begin. It tore down a lighting tower, smashing cars and injuring five people delaying the opening ceremonies of the games by a day.
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Kingston -
It took over a month for the Jamaican police to end the violence that was destroying their nation following an attempt to arrest drug lord Christopher Coke, a fugitive wanted in the US on multiple drug and weapons charges. Almost 80 died during the war.
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Jamaica can be categorised in view of the ongoing stand-off between the army and the drug lords; the country's dire and chronic poverty and high corruption rates, as the next "narco -state" of the Americas.
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The bloody war in Jamaica continues today with more fires, a rising death toll and gun fire on the streets as the police and Jamaican army battle the Shower Posse drug gang and its' leader Christopher "Duddus" Coke.
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Trouble began earlier this week in Kingston after the government approved a US extradition request for Christopher "Dudus" Coke, a reputed gang boss. Police were shot and killed, retreating from police stations set on fire by supporters of Dudus.
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A radical Muslim cleric has arrived home in Jamaica after being deported from Kenya. This is the second time his has been deported back to his home country.
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Jamaican police in street battles with supporters of drug lord Christopher Dudus Coke
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Betty Ann Blaine
Kingston, Jamaica joined in the March against Monsanto on May 25, 2013.
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Department of Justice
Drug Kingpin Christopher "Dudus" Coke.
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Jamaica News Media
Jamaican Prime Minister declares State of Emergency
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it is not Occupy Wall Street, it is a different protest, in Queens.
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London 2012
Usain Bolt winning the 200-metre dash at the London Games
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Dickie Crawford
March against Monsanto in Kingston, Jamaica, on May 25, 2013
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Dickie Crawford
March against Monsanto in Kingston, Jamaica, on May 25, 2013
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Jamaica News Media
Supporters of Drug Kingpin Christopher Dudus Coke have set fire to police stations, exchanged fire, throw Molotov cocktails and taken over the streets in one section of Kingston Jamaica in support of Dudus.
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Dickie Crawford
March against Monsanto in Kingston, Jamaica, on May 25, 2013
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Power cables in Jamaica. The metal is being stripped and plundered by bandits.
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Dickie Crawford
March against Monsanto in Kingston, Jamaica, on May 25, 2013
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People and dogs were carrying signs expressing their love of the charged and indicted criminal drug lord Christopher Coke.
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Dickie Crawford
March against Monsanto in Kingston, Jamaica, on May 25, 2013
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Snoop Lion, formerly known as Snoop Dogg
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The man who is holding the Island of Jamaica hostage in drug war with the US Department Justice and the DEA.
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