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Jamaica Live NewsA Washington-based think tank says Jamaica's interest payments as a percent of gross domestic product was the highest in the world last year.A new report on Jamaica's economy by the Center for Economic ...
KINGSTON, Jamaica (AP) — Debt-shackled Jamaica's interest payments as a percentage of gross domestic product were the highest in the world last year even after a domestic debt restructuring two years ago, according to a Washington-based think tank.
A Jamaica Plain day care owner was arrested Monday for allegedly trying to run over someone with her car.
Jamaica's two main political parties are investigating allegations a Jamaican fraudster gave them millions in 2007.
Jamaica's Supreme Court on Wednesday unanimously rejected a motion by police officers challenging the powers of an independent commission that investigates abuse allegations against the Caribbean island's security forces.
Jamaica's main political parties are examining a claim that a fraudster donated millions of dollars to their coffers in 2007.
World 100 metre champions Yohan Blake, of Jamaica, and Carmelita Jeter, of the USA, won their respective events at the inaugural Cayman Invitational meet.
The operator of a Jamaica Plain day care center today pleaded not guilty to three charges stemming from a May 6 confrontation with parishioners and the pastor of Our Lady of the Cedars of Lebanon church, which is also the landlord for the day care. Linda Chery-Valentin appeared in West Roxbury Municipal Court where she faced two counts of assault with a dangerous weapon and one count of assault ...
Jamaica parties examining court claim that fraudster gave millions to war chests in 2007
NEW YORK—Jamaica will be jumping for a year with a panoply of events celebrating its 50th anniversary of independence from Britain. But it will be doing so very much with its diaspora in mind.
“Next year we’re going to have 1,200 for lunch at Pinebank Promontory in Jamaica Plain,” said the ever-exuberant luncheon chairwoman Lynn Dale. “The flowers are from my Mother’s Day bouquet,” she said. The flora on the table came courtesy of ...
Health minister, Dr. Fenton Ferguson, says the government is taking steps to ensure the continuation of Jamaica’s HIV/AIDS programme, when international funding comes to an end in next year. Treatment for HIV positive persons is mainly covered through ...
The Portland police yesterday destroyed an acre of fully grown Ganja plants at Calda in Passley Gardens, in the parish, during a special operation. They have also taken three persons into custody in relation to the incident. Deputy Superintendent of Police ...
Taking in a career spanning 40 years, Sir Ram Jam himself will be talking to a lucky few about his love of reggae and roots, complete with classic tales of clashes and roadblocks, his times in Jamaica, plus a chance to view never before seen photos and ...
Relaxing Retreats Geejam, Jamaica - Nestled in the lush and laid back surroundings of Port Antonio, Jamaica, the trendy, uber luxury Geejam Hotel draws a mix of celebrities from actresses like Sharon Stone and Grace Jones to world-famous ...
The IFC has $58 million worth of investments in Israeli companies, including Home Center setting up a chain of do it yourself stores in Russia, engineering firm Ashtrom's work in expanding Sangster International Airport in Jamaica and a project ...
First, the couple selects their wedding location from Sandals Caribbean destinations, Antigua, Bahamas, Jamaica or St Lucia. Using an interactive tool they can then choose from the ten-shade colour palette. That done, they can continue to build their day ...
The bands will be featured in the festival's Grand Feature Parade at 1 p.m. Saturday. Units from France, Jamaica and Canada will join with units from across the United States to delight the thousands of spectators who line the 2.5-mile parade route down ...
I listen to Chicago, Southern and Northern music. I listen to that gumbo. I didn’t grow up in a typical household because my mother is from Jamaica. I was exposed to music like Reggae. Culture Clash… I think there is a huge difference ...
After calling out Bushman for comments he made about him, artiste Khago is now taking lyrical shots at Assassin. According to Khago, Assassin has released a song titled Bun Freaky Ras which he believes is directed at him. Khago says that it is ...
A decision has been taken to reopen discussions for the supply of Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) from Trinidad and Tobago to Jamaica. The decision resulted from discussions between Jamaica’s commerce minister, Anthony Hylton and Trinidad’s energy minister ...
WESTMORELAND, JAMAICA, May 17, 2012 – Regardless of how far you go, travel can still be stressful. The car and driver fail to show, resulting in a mad 0:30 dark dash to the airport. You leave your wallet on the plane, failing to notice until ...
JAMAICA 50 passions overflowed inside Gordon House yesterday as the Standing Finance Committee's (SFC) review of the 2012/2013 Estimates exploded into a shouting match over projects and expenditure. It was the worst performance from the SFC ...
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., April 30, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- JetBlue Airways (JBLU) today launched twice daily service from Florida's Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Norman Manley International Airport (KIN) in Kingston, Jamaica.
Nyron Nosworthy believes his partnership with Watford team-mate Adrian Mariappa could benefit Jamaica as they look to secure qualification for the 2014 World Cup. The Hornets duo are part of the Reggae Boyz squad for Friday's friendly with Guyana and a two ...
Finance Minister Dr. Peter Philips says discussions are being held with US-based airlines to fill the void, which would result from the pending withdrawal of Air Jamaica from the Philadelphia to Montego Bay route. He was responding to questions from ...
THE PRESIDENT of the Jamaica Teachers' Association has been most vocal, insisting that a trade union should not be asked to agree to a wage freeze. He is adamant that teachers should not be worse off as a result of negotiations. All of us who ...
JUNIOR anglers got their chance to show off their fishing skills as they valiantly competed in the Kiddies 'Off the Wharf' Fishing event during the 11th Globe Insurance/Royal Jamaica Yacht Club (RJYC) Tournament last Friday. The two-hour fishing ...
KINGSTON, Jamaica (AP) Usain Bolt won the 100 meters in 9.82 seconds in the Jamaica International Invitational on Saturday night, a month before the sprinting powerhouse's Olympic trials. The crowd cheered wildly when Bolt won in his first 100 of the year ...
The Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) is the small but professional military force of Jamaica. The JDF is based on the British military model with organisation, training, weapons and traditions closely aligned with Commonwealth realms. Once chosen, officer ...
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