All news on the topic: Jamaica

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“It Wasn’t Me” singer Rik Rok dragged into bitter £1m will fight as half-sister faces £126,000 bill
The half-sister of the singer behind chart-topping dancehall smash hit “It Wasn’t Me” has been handed a £126,000 court bill after losing a family fight over their dad’s £1m will.
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“Life Is Just For Living” singer Ernie Smith passes away weeks before 81st birthday
Legendary reggae singer-songwriter Ernie Smith, born Glenroy Anthony Michael Archangelo Smith, died on Thursday (April 16) at the age of 80, just a fortnight before his 81st birthday, which was due to fall on May 1.
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Harrison Ford says Trump’s assault on climate policy ‘scares the shit out of me’
Harrison Ford has said that Donald Trump’s assault upon measures to address the climate crisis “scares the shit out of me” and makes the US president among the worst criminals in history.
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UK pledges extra £5 million in aid for Caribbean recovery after Hurricane Melissa
The UK government will provide an additional £5 million in emergency humanitarian funding to support the Caribbean region’s recovery from Hurricane Melissa.
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Approximately 8,000 British citizens stranded in Jamaica following the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa
British tourists have been advised to remain indoors after Storm Melissa completely submerged towns in Jamaica.
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Hurricane Melissa slams into Cuba after devastating western Jamaica
Hurricane Melissa made landfall in Cuba early Wednesday, after devastating western Jamaica on Tuesday.
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Jamaica reports three deaths as hurricane approaches
Jamaica’s Ministry of Health and Wellness has confirmed three storm-related deaths as the island braces for the full impact of an approaching hurricane.
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Slow-moving Hurricane Melissa threatens Jamaica and northern Caribbean with record rainfall
Hurricane Melissa intensified into a powerful category 4 hurricane on Sunday, threatening days of catastrophic winds and rain in the northern Caribbean, while Jamaica’s government ordered mandatory evacuations for vulnerable areas across the country including in the capital, Kingston.
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Jamaicans weigh economic benefits against corruption concerns at the ballot box
Jamaicans head to the polls on Wednesday for a closely fought general election which has been overshadowed by an investigation into potential corruption in the ruling Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) which is seeking a third term in office.
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Trump-era policy: relatives and U.S. military veterans deported despite their service and American roots
The son of an American citizen and military veteran, who holds no citizenship in any country, was deported from the US to Jamaica in late May.
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BitConnect’s Craig Grant renting villa constructed with embezzled funds
BitConnect Ponzi promoter Craig Grant has partially doxxed himself.
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Violent drug dealer avoids deportation due to the possibility that his daughter might be transgender
A violent drug dealer dodged deportation as his daughter thought she might be transgender.
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Hurricane Beryl has killed at least six people as it exits the Caribbean and heads towards Jamaica
Hurricane Beryl, which is currently a category 4 storm, has claimed the lives of at least six people as it heads towards Jamaica, the National Hurricane Center said on Tuesday
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Jamaican man living in UK for 38 years must wait another 10 years to apply for citizenship
Dennis Henry, 61, granted leave to remain after almost four decades of struggling to secure his immigration status
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Jamaica travel warning over spate of brutal murders on Caribbean island
US travellers are being asked to reconsider visiting Jamaica after changing its Level 3 travel due to its "violent crimes, such as home invasions, armed robberies, sexual assaults, and homicides"
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Harry says he 'had to be here' after snap beside anti-monarchy leader in Jamaica
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle travelled to Jamaica earlier this week and posted with the country's PM Andrew Holness, who is pushing ahead to sever ties with the monarchy
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Meghan Markle in 'telling gesture' that exposes state of Prince Harry marriage
While attending the premiere of a new movie about Bob Marley, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle wanted to look like an 'ongoing power couple', body language expert Judi James said
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Son's grief at death of 'absolutely amazing' dad who became immobile on walk
Robert Dyer's body was found days after he left for a nature walk in Ballards Valley, Jamaica, on Sunday morning and his family, from southeast London, are devastated
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Body found of British man who went missing in Jamaica without vital medication
Robert Dyer, 60, was last heard from before he went out for a walk into nature in Ballards Valley, Jamaica, on Sunday - but his body was sadly found today after family previously feared for his safety
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Brit missing in Jamaica 'won't last another day' without diabetes medicine
Robert Dyer, a cancer survivor, went on a walk in Ballards Valley, Jamaica, on Sunday morning and, during the last contact family had with him, he was "delirious"
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Caribbean war heroes who fought for Britain - only to face racism and execution
Nothing sums up the bravery of the West Indian soldiers more than what is found at a small cemetery in Belgium in Poperinge, near Ypres - the grave of two soldiers
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Mum 'died in the sea and brought back to life' before daughter's dream wedding
62-year old Debbie Willcock had travelled to the Caribbean to attend her daughter's wedding, but suffered a heart attack whilst paddling near her Montego Bay hotel
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Mason Greenwood 'offered international lifeline' as Man Utd search for new club
Mason Greenwood is looking for a new club before the summer transfer window closes after Manchester United confirmed he will not play for Erik ten Hag's side again