Jamaica tells United Nations it’s time to get with it on ganja
Jamaica not only defended its decision to decriminalize small quantities of marijuana yesterday at the United Nations, but also called on the UN to review the classification of cannabis…
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PetroCaribe worries drag Jamaican dollar to new record low
The Jamaican dollar traded at a new record low on Monday after oil prices continued to plunge in international markets, leading to renewed speculation that Venezuela may be forced to…
Shadow Cabinet named
Kingston. The newcomers have been included in the Shadow Cabinet of re-elected Leader of the Opposition Andrew Holness, They are Alex William who has been appointed opposition spokeman on justice…
Jamaican minister leads CARICOM delegation in funding discussion with UNESCO
Jamaica’s minister of youth and culture, Lisa Hanna, led a delegation of CARICOM ministers and ambassadors in a meeting with the leadership of UNESCO on Monday to secure funding for…
Prisoner killed during riot
Kingston. A male prisoner was killed and several police officers were injured during a riot at the Mandeville Police Lock Up yesterday. According to a police official, the riot started…
Twenty five percent increase fare increase
Kingston. Minister of Transport and Works Dr Omar Davies has announced a 25 percent increase in fare for public passenger vehicles. This means that adult passengers on Jamaica Urban Transit…
Scottish actor is part owner of Jamaica Tallawahs
Kingston Scottish actor Gerald Bulter has purchase a stake in the Jamaica Tallawahs team, and hopes to be supporting his team at the semi-final and final in Trinidad & Tobago. …
Don’t blame me says DPP
Kingston. Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Paula Llewellyn has called on the public not to blame her office or the police after a Supeme Court judge instructed a jury…
Footballer test positive for drugs
Kingston. A member of the Jamaica senior football team tested positive during the CONCACAF World Cup Qualifying match against Honduras in Tegucigalpa last month. FIFA's Chief Medical Officer notified the…
Independence celebrations will cost $100 million
Kingston. This year Independence will cost the tax payers JA$100 million Minister of Youth and Culture Lisa Hanna, revealed the cost at a press conference to launch the Independence celebrations…
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