Mexico captures first CWU17 title
MONTEGO BAY, Jamaica – Mexico outlasted Canada 4-2 on penalty kicks, following a hard-fought scoreless draw on Saturday at Catherine Hall Stadium, to capture its first CONCACAF Women’s Under-17 Championship title. The Tricolor opened the competition with a 1-1 draw…
Simmonds ignorant about the form and impact of British colonialism in Jamaica
By Earl Moxam From RJR News British minister’s comments on reparations for slavery dismissed by Jamaican academic One of the first responses from a British official to a renewed push for reparations for slavery has not gone over well with…
Should Caribbean Politicians Tweet?
By Marcia Forbes, PhD CJ Contributor From Caribbean Journal The question keeps coming back – social media and Jamaican politicians; do they know how to use these communication tools to their advantage? Recently, it seems that whenever there is an…
Foreign Office Minister reaffirms strong links between UK and Jamaica
After leaving the Cayman Islands, Foreign Office Minister Mark Simmonds stressed the importance of a modern partnership based on shared interests during his next stop – a visit to Jamaica on November 7th. Foreign Office Minister Mark Simmonds visited Jamaica…
University of York rugby union star Conan Osborne to play for Jamaica in [Cayman]
From The York Press UNIVERSITY of York student Conan Osborne is flying out to the Cayman Islands to play for Jamaica in a major international rugby union tournament. The 20-year-old will represent the Caribbean island in the Stepping Stones North…
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Miss Jamaica at Devon House Fundraiser
From The Gleaner Something Extra Today’s Tuesday social highlights are from the major fund-raising event hosted by the Friends of Devon House on the east lawn of the historic mansion. Also, reigning Miss Jamaica World Gina Hargitay jetted to Cayman…
New Immigration law to take effect in Cayman
From Jamaica Observer GEORGE TOWN, Cayman Islands (CMC) — The new Immigration Reform Bill for the Cayman Islands which was passed by Legislators last week, will become law on Monday, extending the term limit for work permits from seven to…
UPDATE: Drugs seized 3 arrests/Missing man WB public beach may be in Jamaica
Drugs seized, three arrested – West Bay – UPDATE From RCIPS Fri, Oct 25, 2013 at 9:49 AM09 Drugs seized – Man due in court Further to our previous release concerning the seizure of 150lbs of ganja on Tuesday, please…
Caribbean medical school sues former student
From Jamaica Observer Accused of creating over 20 bogus university websites PASADENA, California (CMC) – One of the Caribbean’s leading medical schools has sued a former student for trademark violation and dilution, cyber-squatting and breach of contract. Ross University School…
British bride’s Caribbean wedding horror as groom murdered by gunmen
By AOL Travel A bride’s dream wedding in Jamaica turned into a nightmare after masked gunmen burst into the reception and shot the groom dead. Jacqueline Cousins, 49, had just tied the knot with Dameion Cousins, 31, in an intimate…
