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Calls made for Bob Marley to be named Jamaican hero

A Jamaican legislator is asking the country's parliament to name reggae legend Bob Marley a national hero, an effort that comes amid rising nationalism in English-speaking Caribbean countries that are distancing themselves from their colonial past.

Bangkok Post

Leigh-Anne Pinnock wows in bikini as she relaxes with fiancé ahead of Jamaican wedding

Leigh-Anne Pinnock, 30, showed off her incredible figure in a tiny bikini on Friday as she laps un the sunshine ahead of her reported wedding to Andre Gray

Daily Mirror

'We're on our way': Inside the global push to ditch the British monarchy

IN November 2021, Barbados cut ties with the British monarchy. Sandra Mason was sworn in as the nation’s first president, ousting the Queen in a…

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Which countries still recognise the Queen as head of state?

Prince William has suggested the monarchy will support any decision to become a republic

The Independent UK

‘Not resonating’: muted reception for Queen’s platinum jubilee in Jamaica

Questions over whether all Commonwealth realms, particularly those with slave legacy, share enthusiasm for 70th anniversary

The Guardian - UK

Jamaica legislator calls for reggae legend Bob Marley to be named a national hero

Reuters

In Jamaica, native trees are being driven further up mountains towards extinction

The Blue Mountains of Jamaica are frequently covered in a dense blanket of cloud, but when it lifts the first thing you notice is the cloak of forest extending up their steep slopes to the top of the highest peaks. As you walk up through these trees you encounter an…

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Windrush Day: Everything you need to know about the anniversary and Home Office scandal

Saturday 22 June marks the sixth national Windrush Day which commemorating the arrival of HMT Empire Windrush. However, the Windrush scandal’s painful legacy is very much ongoing.

The Independent UK

World's longest cruise ship crashes into dock as passengers heard screaming

Passengers were heard screaming "oh my god" and "holy sh**" as the world's longest cruise ship in Falmouth, Jamaica, drifted towards the port and crashed into a pier

Daily Mirror

Passengers scream as world’s longest cruise ship crashes into Jamaican pier

Investigation launched into alleged accident

The Independent UK

Leigh-Anne Pinnock and Andre Gray party on anniversary in Jamaica ahead of 'wedding'

The Little Mix singer, 30, and the footballer, 30, have reportedly jetted to the Caribbean to marry in a romantic ceremony later this week

Daily Mirror

Sean Paul: ‘A new generation are making dancehall their own’

His 00s megahits took the sound of Kingston clubs global. He talks about the genre’s influence, its new female stars, and the debate over the monarchy in his native Jamaica

The Guardian - UK

Boris Johnson to try to oust Lady Scotland from Commonwealth role

PM accused of abuse of position with public backing for Jamaican candidate before summit next month

The Guardian - UK

Jamaica draw up 10-player England wish list in plan to lure top talent before World Cup

Jamaica are hoping to add to their only World Cup appearance (at France 1998) when USA, Mexico and Canada all jointly host the 2026 World Cup - and have a ploy to create a winning team

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Mr Motivator was tied up by gang armed with guns and knives during terrifying robbery

Mr Motivator, real name Derrick Evans, said the ordeal happened in 2007, when he was was living in Jamaica with his family, and had learned valuable lessons since the ordeal

Daily Mirror

Leigh-Anne Pinnock and fiancé Andre Gray 'jet to Jamaica to marry in secret wedding'

Leigh-Anne Pinnock and her fiancé will reportedly be saying 'I do' after jetting off to the Caribbean island to secretly tie the knot

Daily Record

Kate Moss will tell court Johnny Depp 'caught her when she slipped and fell down steps in Jamaica'

The supermodel dated Depp from 1994-1997, and is set to recall an incident where the actor helped her after she slipped in flipflops when the couple were on holiday.

The Guardian - UK

Michael Gunning: ‘It’s only recently that I’ve been proud to say I’m a swimmer’

The Great Britain and Jamaica swimmer is retiring from his sport but wants others to learn from the racism and homophobia he has had to contend with throughout his career

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Lion bites off man's finger at Jamaica Zoo as horrified guests watch on

Onlookers says they originally thought the man, who was poking his fingers into the cage and taunting the animal, was joking. Warning: This story contains graphic details and imagery.

The Independent UK

Dina Asher-Smith insists there is more to come after 100m Diamond League victory

Asher-Smith took victory in Birmingham ahead of Jamaica’s Shericka Jackson

Glasgow Live

Celtic loan star Cameron Carter-Vickers land USA recall after 'outstanding' season

The Hoops stopper was last capped against Jamaica nearly three years ago but he's forced his way back into boss Gregg Berhalter thoughts with the World Cup finals looming

Dynamite News

President Kovind departs for India after 7-day visit to Jamaica, St Vincent and Grenadines

President Ram Nath Kovind along with his wife Savita Kovind on Saturday depart from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines for India after had a 7-day visit to Jamaica, St Vincent and Grenadines. Full story on Dynamite News:

The Guardian - UK

Who tears people away from their families and flies them halfway around the world? The UK government

Do the time if you do the crime. But Jamaicans in Britain face the double punishment of deportation – that’s just cruel, asks Jamaican MP Lisa Hanna

Daily Mirror

Home Office deportation flight takes off for Jamaica with just 7 people on board

Deportation flights to Jamaica have proved controversial as some people have lived in the UK since they were children or have Windrush connections

Wales Online

Deportation flight to Jamaica takes off with just seven of 112 due to be on board after appeals

The Government blamed 'last-minute claims' from law firms

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