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6 facts about Jamaica’s debt

6 facts about Jamaica’s debt

For over 40 years the people of Jamaica have suffered under the weight of massive debt. Jamaica is one of the most indebted countries and spends twice as much on debt repayments as it does on education and health combined. Conditions imposed with loans mean that foreign institutions such as the International Monetary Fund (IMF) …

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Vybz Kartel sentenced to life for murder

Vybz Kartel sentenced to life for murder

On Thursday Judge Lennox Campbell sentenced dancehall reggae star Vybz Kartel and three other men to life in prison for the 2011 murder of an associate. While police in riot gear watched over barricaded streets outside the court in downtown Kingston, the judge ruled that Kartel must serve 35 years behind bars before he can …

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Jamaican police caught on camera shooting taxi driver

Jamaican police caught on camera shooting taxi driver

A crowd in Hopewell, Hanover Parish, Jamaica witnessed a taxi driver being shot by a traffic cop on Monday 24 March. The shooting was caught on camera. According to an eyewitness account, St Obrian Downey was driving his taxi through the town when he was signalled to stop by policeman. The pair got into heated …

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World Boss Vybz Kartel found guilty of murder

World Boss Vybz Kartel found guilty of murder

The trial of Jamaican dancehall star Vybz Kartel finally came to a close on Thursday when he was found guilty of the murder of Clive “Lizard” Williams. Three of his co-conspirators, Shawn Campbell, Kahira Jones, Andre St John where also found guilty. Shane Williams was found not guilty as there was not enough evidence connecting …

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Usain Bolt gets in the spirit for Oktoberfest in Germany

Usain Bolt gets in the spirit for Oktoberfest in Germany

Usain Bolt took a break from his work commitments to enjoy Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany. The fastest man in the world decided to dress up for the famous beer festival by wearing lederhosen at the Hippodrom dent. 27-year-old Bolt posted a photo of his outfit on Instagram with the message: “When in Munich, Germany it’s …

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Jamaica’s drug-testing issues must be investigated says World Anti-Doping Agency

Jamaica’s drug-testing issues must be investigated says World Anti-Doping Agency

Reports from the Associated Press claim that Jamaica could face a ban from the Olympics if the government don’t respond to accusations from a former insider who alleges drug-testing procedures are lax. Former Executive Director of the Jamaica Anti-Doping Commission, Renee Anne Shirley said the island agency had no shortage of “troubling” problems during her …

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Jamaica – 51 years of Independance

Jamaica – 51 years of Independance

Happy Independence Day fellow Jamaican’s at home and abroad. It’s 51-years since Jamaica made a break from Britain. The Country is still within the Commonwealth and has the Queen as head of state. Jamaica’s Prime Minister Portia Simpson-Miller has published her Independence speech on the Jamaican Government website. It’s all very heart-warming but she failed …

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Cross-dressing teen, Dwayne Jones killed by mob

Cross-dressing teen, Dwayne Jones killed by mob

If you were wondering if Jamaica is still the most homophobic country in the world the story of 17-year-old Dwayne Jones should set you straight. On 22 July, gender non-conforming teen Dwayne Jones was attacked by a crowd of party-goers who chopped and stabbed him up then dumped what was left of his body in …

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Jury finds Vybz Kartel not guilty of murder of Barrington “Bossy” Burton

Jury finds Vybz Kartel not guilty of murder of Barrington “Bossy” Burton

Dancehall star Vybz Kartel caught a break today when he was found not guilty in one of his two murder cases. Yesterday Home Circuit Judge Bryan Sykes denied a motion by the prosecution to have a witness statement be entered into evidence. After three days of hearing arguments from both prosecution and Kartel’s lawyers, Sykes …

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