Articles tagged ‘Jamaica’
The Honorable Peter Bunting – A Member of Parliament for the constituency of Central Manchester, Jamaica
There was once a Garrison Don named Christopher Coke. Some called him “Dudus” and that was no joke. Others called him the “President” But it was quite evident that this was not a man to provoke.
Ms. Bernier-Toth stated, while the impact of the individual storm can vary widely, we found that there will be hurricanes and at least some of them will have a significant impact on US citizens living in the affected region or visiting it as tourists or travelers. Our motto is: “Plan for the worst and hope for the best”.
First shown in Trinidad fashion week, Meiling 2010 is scheduled for the runway at the tenth annual Caribbean Fashion Week held in Kingston, Jamaica this June.
South Africa makes 300-5 against West Indies
ST. JOHN’S, Antigua _ All-rounder Darren Sammy hit 58 not out off 24 balls Monday but South Africa held off a late West Indies surge to score a 17-run victory in the second one-day cricket international at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium.
Jamaica beats US in cricket
LAUDERHILL, Fla. _ The United [...]
As rumors of the government’s decision spread before the official announcement, the streets of downtown Kingston emptied as businesses and government agencies closed early out of fear of violence.
West Kingston community leader Christopher “Dudus” Coke is wanted by the U.S. on weapons and drug trafficking charges. Observers say any attempt to arrest the politically connected Coke inside his barricaded neighborhood could spark violence.
Golding has not yet publicly addressed the outcry. The leadership of his Jamaica Labor Party called an emergency meeting for Sunday in the resort city of Ocho Rios to discuss its biggest political crisis since Golding was elected in 2007
KINGSTON, Jamaica _ Jamaica has legalized casinos after a nearly yearlong debate that drew fierce opposition from religious groups.
Information Minister Daryl Vaz says the legislation allows the government to create the Casino Gaming Commission to grant licenses.
He said Saturday that the island’s deputy governor-general signed the bill this week because Gov. General Sir Patrick Allen [...]
Campbell-Brown finished in 11.02 seconds for her first win in the 100 this season. Japan’s Chisato Fukushima was second in 11.27 while Australia’s Melissa Breen was third in 11.47.
For the 1st month of the season, it was all Buddle, now the Galaxy have scoring from the back-line — Jovan Kirovski (FWD), Omar Gonzalez (DEF), Todd Dunivant (DEF).
“Dancehall is an aspect of Jamaican culture that is very lucrative,” he told The Associated Press. “There are many persons out there who want to learn more about it.”
Campbell-Brown dominated her competition with a quick start and a strong finish to beat Natalie Knight by more than a second and break the meet record of 22.59 set by Aleen Bailey in 2001.
Police said Wednesday in a statement that Bounty Killer later threatened his girlfriend in a phone call placed while in custody. His attorney, Linda Wright, said he would fight the charges. A trial is scheduled for April 14.
Wilson abducted the girl last month at a bus station in the capital, Kingston, then took her to a house in nearby St. Andrew parish where he raped her and choked her until she was unconscious, Beckford said.






