A 2017 parish court ruling which led to the forfeiture of only US$36,000 of a total US$45,366 ($6.9 mil) seized from a Jamaican woman in 2016 being handed over to the Crown was…
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Disciplinary committee of GLC to hear complaint against Isat
CHAIR of the General Legal Council (GLC) Denise Kitson King’s Council says she on Wednesday lodged a complaint to the 25-member disciplinary committee of the council in relation to the “entire” video on…
What’s It Like Being a Jamaican Living in Korea?
Have you ever wondered what’s it like being a Jamaican living in Korea? In our “Jamaicans to the World” series, Jamaicans.com founder Xavier Murphy speaks with Stefani Lee, Michael Lopez, and Joanne Lopez….
Southern US Schedules Multiple Events in Celebration of 61st Anniversary of Jamaican Independence
Under the theme of “Jamaica 61 – Proud and Strong,” cities in the Southern United States have scheduled numerous events in 2023 to mark the 61st anniversary of Jamaican independence. Here are some of the…
‘SPEID’ BUMP
THE People’s National Party (PNP) is reportedly reconsidering its decision to select former president of the Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA) Owen Speid as its next candidate for Portland Eastern. Speid is reportedly heading…
‘JDF veterans suffering’
THE Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA), which is responsible for helping former Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) members’ transition to civilian life, has come under fire from a group of veterans who are questioning…
Northeast USA Jamaican Diaspora Schedules Multiple Emancipendence Events
The Jamaican Diaspora in the Northeastern region of the United States has announced multiple events to celebrate Jamaica’s 61st anniversary of independence. These events have been organized under the auspices of the Embassy…
The History of Jamaican Bandana
When many people around the world hear the term bandana, they automatically think of the modern kerchief. The term bandana is somewhat misleading. Bandhani cloth originated in Madras in Eastern India. The city…
Jubilee… Jubilee… Is Emancipation Day
Jubilee… Jubilee… Is Emancipation Day …August 1st is the Anniversary of the Emancipation Day in 1838 for the former enslaved African peoples in the Brutish I mean British Empire. A Freudian slip. This…
‘Is at’ a new low
ATTORNEY-AT-LAW Isat Buchanan has indicated his decision to step down as chairman of the People’s National Party (PNP) Human Rights Commission following his foul-mouthed comments aimed at Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Paula…