Jamaica News
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By AFP
Paris -
He's brilliant and charismatic and should be one of Jamaica's heroes up there on the pedestal with Usain Bolt and the reggae and dancehall stars who stand in the long shadow of Bob Marley.
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By AFP
Montreux -
As saxophone supremo Charles Lloyd pushes out a cascade of soaring notes, jazz aficionados in Montreux sway in rapture.
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Jamaica -
On June 18, Grammy-nominated pop artist Jeff Timmons performed a solo show at Resorts World Casino's Bar 360 in Jamaica, New York, for a good turnout.
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By AFP
Caracas -
Bolivian President Evo Morales made a brief visit to Venezuela on the weekend during which he reiterated support for his embattled ally, Nicolas Maduro, state media reported.
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London -
Born in San Francisco, a UK resident since the age of one, Natty scored a Top 20 hit in 2008 with his debut LP 'Man Like I.' Digital Journal asked him all about the follow-up 'Release the Fear.'
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By AFP
Montego Bay -
Jamaicans head to the polls Thursday, with economic concerns the top election issue in the Caribbean country where youth unemployment hovers around 40 percent.
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Digital Journal listened to some interesting revelations from the former Specials man when he reflected on life in and out of the iconic ska septet.
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Kingston -
In a first for the Caribbean country, Jamaica's beautiful Blue and John Crow Mountains were designated a UNESCO World Heritage site on Saturday during the World Heritage committee's 39th annual meeting in Bonn, Germany.
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By AFP
Kingston -
Barack Obama became the first sitting US president to set foot in Jamaica since 1982 -- and made some time for the late reggae legend Bob Marley.
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By AFP
Miami -
Jamaican police are not doing enough to protect gay and transgender people who "live in constant fear," as incidents of extreme violence and even murder go unchecked, according to a report Tuesday.
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According to officials, a private U.S. plane that took off from the Greater Rochester International Airport in New York this morning has crashed into the ocean off Jamaica. There was no immediate information about the people on board.
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By AFP
Kingston -
Marijuana possession is currently illegal in Jamaica but that could soon change.
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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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By Reuters
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.
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By Reuters
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
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By Reuters
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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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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People and dogs were carrying signs expressing their love of the charged and indicted criminal drug lord Christopher Coke. GlobalTV screen shot
Power distribution in Jamaica. Wikimedia
Usain Bolt winning the 200-metre dash at the London Games London 2012
Snoop Lion, formerly known as Snoop Dogg YouTube
Neville Staple Jill Lerner
A giant swallowtail butterfly, Papilio homerus specimen from the Ulster Museum, collected from Fish River, Jamaica 1887 Ulster Museum, courtesy Robert Nash, curator of entomology
Blue Mountain coffee, one of the world's most expensive coffee's is grown in Jamaica. YouTube
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. Jamaica News Media
Drug Kingpin Christopher "Dudus" Coke. Department of Justice
March against Monsanto in Kingston, Jamaica, on May 25, 2013 Dickie Crawford
The man who is holding the Island of Jamaica hostage in drug war with the US Department Justice and the DEA. courtesy Jamaica Gleaner
Jamaican police in street battles with supporters of drug lord Christopher Dudus Coke courtesy Jamaica News Media
it is not Occupy Wall Street, it is a different protest, in Queens.
The dense forests and vegetation of the Blue John Crow Mountains provided safe haven for runaway slaves. Nigel Pearson
Jamaica's Blue and John Crow Mountains are now a World Heritage site. Howcast
March against Monsanto in Kingston, Jamaica, on May 25, 2013 Dickie Crawford
Jamaican Prime Minister declares State of Emergency Jamaica News Media
March against Monsanto in Kingston, Jamaica, on May 25, 2013 Dickie Crawford
March against Monsanto in Kingston, Jamaica, on May 25, 2013 Dickie Crawford
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