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The Latest Breaking News from Jamaica

Beyond the beaches: how Grand Cayman is stealing us away from 'flashy' Jamaica and Barbados

The destination known as just a luxury tax-haven has some surprising hidden depths

Evening Standard

‘Stay away from gangsterism’: freed dancehall star Vybz Kartel on his regrets after 13 years in jail

The Jamaican musician says he wishes he’d stayed in school and his focus now is ‘God, family, fitness’

The Guardian - UK

Kamala Harris illustrates how complex identity is − and the pressure many multiracial people feel to put themselves in one ‘box’

People sometimes feel pressured to choose one identity over another. Kamala Harris, who is multiracial – her mother is from India and her father is a Black immigrant from Jamaica – illustrates the complexity of defining identity.

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Jamaica welcomes US move to clamp down on gun trafficking to Caribbean

Horace Chang, deputy PM of country with highest homicide rate, praises US attorneys generals’ support for legislation

The Guardian - US

Windrush pioneer Alford Gardner dies aged 98

Born in Jamaica, Mr Gardner settled in Britain in 1948 after distinguished Royal Air Force service

The Independent UK

Is it time for Spotify to shut down homophobic Jamaican dancehall?

The streaming giant has declined to remove threatening tracks by Sizzla and Capleton. Some LGBTQ+ campaigners say it’s time to reclaim the genre – but for others, it’s hard to listen past the hate

The Guardian - UK

Jamaican poet Safiya Sinclair on finding her voice as a woman

A writer who grew up in Jamaica under the strict supervision of her Rastafarian father has spoken to FRANCE 24 about her ambition to write about what happened to her and ensure people don't simply think about the picture-postcard image of her country. Safiya Sinclair's book "How to Say Babylon"…

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Trump called Harris's father a 'Marxist.' There's another story

Stanford economist Peter Blair Henry said he and Harris have both urged the Jamaican government to harness the power of free markets.

Fortune

Old Jamaica's retirement campaign gets weirder and weirder

Ginger beer brand says goodbye in what could be a genius marketing stunt.

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Jamaican teachers at leading UK academy chain paid less than their British colleagues

Schools that are part of the Harris Federation accused of taking too long to help staff get UK teaching qualification

The Guardian - UK

Kenya's president visits Haiti as UN grapples with future of peacekeeping efforts

Kenyan President William Ruto has arrived in Haiti as the United Nations grapples with how to best support a peacekeeping mission of resource-strapped Kenyan and Jamaican forces

The Independent UK

Tropical Treasures: 8 Fruits That Define Jamaican Cuisine

Jamaican cuisine is known for its creative use of traditional island bounty. Jamaican food highlights the country’s amazing protein sources from the land and sea, and incredible vegetables and fruits prepared and served in unique, delectable ways.

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"We went to Jamaica in person to acquire this desk": Helios mixing console used to record Bob Marley's No Woman, No Cry goes on sale

An "undeniable piece of recording history", the Helios HJ-1 Dub Station was used to record Burning Spear, Horace Andy, King Tubby and many more reggae artists

MusicRadar

Bucket-list breaks: from relaxing nature to invigorating adventure, why Jamaica should be your next getaway

If you’re looking for a tropical paradise that’s as vibrant as it is idyllic, full of natural wonders and stunning beaches, you can’t beat this well-loved Caribbean destination

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The Guardian - UK

Fousheé: Pointy Heights review – a Caribbean-facing new direction

The in-demand US singer-songwriter’s second album takes its cue from her Jamaican heritage

The Independent UK

Jamaican soldiers and police arrive in Haiti to help fight criminal gangs

Two dozen soldiers and police officers from Jamaica has arrived in Haiti to join a U.N.-backed mission led by Kenya to fight powerful gangs

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“Your Son Was Abused”: Wealthy Parents Criticized For Abandoning Adopted Teen In Jamaica

“How are the parents not facing charges?” The post “Your Son Was Abused”: Wealthy Parents Criticized For Abandoning Adopted Teen In Jamaica first appeared on Bored Panda.

Evening Standard

Best Jamaican rums to keep in your cabinet

Jamaic-in my mouth water with this funk-ful fellowship of Caribbean rums

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Evening Standard

Stephen Lawrence family’s enduring heartache as they prepare to mark what would’ve been his 50th birthday

Dr Neville Lawrence said the world was robbed of a ‘special’ young man ‘who loved people for who they are’

Latin Times

Jamaica to send two dozen soldiers and police to help Haiti as it continues struggling to fight gangs

The comparatively low figure adds to 400 Kenyan police officers already in the country

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Jamaica Sends Troops To Haiti To Combat Violent Gangs

Jamaica sends troops to Haiti to support U.N.-backed mission against gangs amidst funding challenges.

The Independent UK

Jamaica to deploy a limited number of soldiers and police to help fight gangs in Haiti

Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness says his country will send two dozen soldiers and police officers to Haiti this week to boost a U.N.-backed mission led by Kenya to fight violent gangs

International Business Times

An American Airlines Mechanic Was Smuggling Cocaine into the US: Here's How He Did It

Paul Belloisi was caught trying to retrieve $250,000 worth of cocaine from from the belly of a passenger plane after it arrived in New York from Jamaica.

The Independent UK

Jamaica's female farmers rebuild after Hurricane Beryl through women-led cash voucher program

More than two months after Hurricane Beryl, the strongest July Atlantic hurricane on record, some farmers in Jamaica are still unable to restore their crops and repair their homes

Woman & Home

What happened to Cyril’s wife Lucille in Call the Midwife?

Cyril and Lucille Robinson are a fan-favourite couple and some fans might well have been left heartbroken by all that happened to them

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