Max Romeo, star of reggae rebellion, dies at 80
KINGSTON — Max Romeo, the celebrated roots reggae vocalist whose political anthems soundtracked a period of upheaval in his native Jamaica, died on Friday, April 11, of complications relating to…
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Jamaican rapist avoids deportation on human rights grounds as criminal record in UK means he is not eligible for witness protection in Caribbean
LONDON (DM) — A Jamaican rapist has escaped deportation because his criminal record in Britain means he "might not be eligible for witness protection" in his home country. The convicted…
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Rubio to discuss with Jamaica Cuban doctor program after US visa threats
KINGSTON (Reuters) — U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that Jamaica and the U.S. will discuss the Cuban doctors helping the Caribbean island's health system to better understand the…
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Marco Rubio heads to the Caribbean. Here’s why his priorities could take a back seat
KINGSTON (MH) — When Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrives in Jamaica today, he will be visiting what the Trump administration’s top envoy to the region describes as “probably our…
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Mexican illegal migrants with HIV molest young boy in sauna on Royal Caribbean cruise
MIAMI — Two illegal immigrants - one of which is HIV positive - were arrested in Florida after allegedly molesting a minor on a Royal Caribbean cruise ship. Jose Diaz, 36,…
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Veteran reggae singer Cocoa Tea dies at age 65
KINGSTON — Reggae legend Colvin 'Cocoa Tea' Scott has died. His wife, Malvia Scott, confirmed to The Gleaner that the veteran singer passed away at 4:46 this morning at a hospital in…
Jamaican government urged to ‘fully decolonize’ with bill to ditch King Charles
KINGSTON (Reuters) — Many Jamaicans want their country to ditch King Charles as head of state but a bill presented by the government to do just that has frustrated some…
Caribbean nations haven’t sent all forces to Haiti to join Kenya-led mission. Here’s why
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados — Long before Guatemala and El Salvador agreed to deploy military forces to join the international armed mission to help Haiti’s beleaguered security forces fight terrorizing gangs, Jamaica…
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An ‘uprising’ 80th birthday celebration for Bob Marley
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Annually, on February 6, thousands of fans worldwide take a moment to honour and celebrate the birth of the legendary Bob Marley, and today is no different.…
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Jamaican cops probe strangulation death of retired American nurse
KINGSTON — Jamaican police are investigating the murder of a retired American nurse this weekend. Loris Murray, 72, was found strangled to death in her home in the Pyramid Heights…