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Jamaica Looking At Decriminalising Marijuana

Jamaica Looking At Decriminalising Marijuana

Leader of Government Business in the Jamaican House of Representatives Phillip Paulwell said that decriminalisation of marijuana in specific quantities is on the Parliamentary agenda this year, according to a report in the Jamaica Gleaner. “I met with the group last week and I indicated to them that as House leader, it is my view that the House,... Read more of this article

Bermudians Arrested In “Major Bust” In Jamaica

Bermudians Arrested In “Major Bust” In Jamaica

[Updated] Jamaica’s RJR News is reporting that two Bermudians were arrested in a “major ganja bust” on Sunday and are expected to face charges. According to the report, Jamaican police said they stopped a motor vehicle with the two men aboard and allegedly found J$200,000 [US$1,891] and US$7,000. RJR News goes to to report that a further... Read more of this article

Jamaican Association Donates To Hospitals

Jamaican Association Donates To Hospitals

On August 10, 2013, the Jamaican Association of Bermuda [JAB] in collaboration with Wild Apache Productions held a cruise, “Big Ship Sailing on the Ocean”, to celebrate Jamaica’s Independence Day and help raise money for the hospital both in Bermuda and Jamaica. A spokesperson said, “For the first time, the JAB hosted an overseas live entertainer... Read more of this article

Jamaican Association’s Independence Cruise

Jamaican Association’s Independence Cruise

The Jamaican Association of Bermuda is hosting its 2013 Independence Cruise on Saturday [Aug 10] on board the MV Bermudian. In celebration of Jamaica’s 51st anniversary of Independence they will be hosting a live performance on board by Jamaica’s Tinga Stewart. Part proceeds of this cruise will go towards the Bermuda Hospital Charitable Trust... Read more of this article

Photos: Shabba Ranks Prepares For Concert

Photos: Shabba Ranks Prepares For Concert

The sounds of entertainer Shabba Ranks could be heard in the Tiger Bay area of St George’s earlier today [July 31] when the dancehall artist made his way the Cup Match Salute venue for a sound check in preparation for tonight’s show. The “Queen of Soca” Alison Hinds is scheduled to appear with Shabba Ranks at the event which... Read more of this article

Videos: Beres Hammond & Shabba Ranks Arrive

Videos: Beres Hammond & Shabba Ranks Arrive

Jamaican reggae stars Beres Hammond and Shabba Ranks arrived in Bermuda this evening [July 29], with both artists set to headline local concerts on Wednesday, July 31st. Beres Hammond will perform at the “One Love One Life” concert at Par-La-Ville car park alongside local artist Collie Buddz, while Shabba Ranks will appear at “Cup Match Salute”... Read more of this article

Women’s Football: Bermuda Lose In Jamaica

Women’s Football: Bermuda Lose In Jamaica

In their opening match in the Caribbean Football Union Qualifying Tournament game in Jamaica, the Bermuda Women’s U/20 football team was defeated 7-0 by Jamaica. Jamaica wasted little time establishing control of the match racing to a 6-0 lead after only 36 mins of play in front of the home crowd. Bermuda was reduced to 10 players after 13 mins... Read more of this article

Bermudian Equestrians Win In Jamaica

Bermudian Equestrians Win In Jamaica

Bermudian equestrians Justus Anderson and Lucas Bridges recently competed in Jamaica, with both claiming wins in their respective team events. Justus Anderson, along with Jamaican rider Claire Schwapp, won the 0.95m team event during the final day of competition in the Equestrian Federation of Jamaica’s international friendly, which wrapped up... Read more of this article

Singer Missian Embarks On “New Journey”

Singer Missian Embarks On “New Journey”

A native Jamaican now living in Bermuda, musician Nolan Brown — also known as “Missian” – uses a fusion of reggae and gospel to spread the word of God. He will be holding a release concert for his second CD — titled “New Journey” — on June 28 featuring local artist Troy Anthony and other performers. The... Read more of this article

Volleyball: Bermuda Lose To Jamaican Team

Volleyball: Bermuda Lose To Jamaican Team

Jamaica and Bermuda met up yesterday [June 1] at the NORCECA Second Round Group M Qualification Tournament of the FIVB Women’s World Championship in Jamaica, with the host team defeating Bermuda in straight sets 25-11, 25-16, 25-8. “We got together as a team after a slow start and the key for the win were our services which caused mistakes to the... Read more of this article

Reading By Jamaican Author Rachel Manley

Reading By Jamaican Author Rachel Manley

The Department of Community and Cultural Affairs will host a reading by Jamaican Canadian author Rachel Manley, the daughter of former Jamaican Prime Minister Michael Manley. Now resident in Canada she is the author of  the memoirs”Drumblair: Memoirs of a Jamaican Childhood”, “Slipstream” and “Horses in Her Hair”... Read more of this article

Cross Country Runners Compete In Jamaica

Cross Country Runners Compete In Jamaica

The North America, Central America and Caribbean [NACAC] Cross Country Championships took place this past weekend in Mandeville, Jamaica. The Bermuda Junior Girls finished in 5th place overall at the 4K Distance with all four participants finishing in the top 30. Zakkiyah Showers finished 21st overall clocking a time of 17:03, Kyrah Scraders finished... Read more of this article

Jamaican Association Mourns Hazel Christopher

Jamaican Association Mourns Hazel Christopher

The Jamaican Association of Bermuda are mourning the loss of Hazel Christopher, a well known member of the island’s Jamaican community and a person instrumental in the formation of the Association. A post on the Association’s Facebook page said: “Our beloved matriarch of the Jamaican Association (Bermuda) was called home to be with... Read more of this article

Jamaicans Celebrate 50 Years Of Independence

Jamaicans Celebrate 50 Years Of Independence

Jamaicans in Bermuda and all over the world yesterday [Aug 6] observed the 50th anniversary of Jamaica’s independence from British rule. Celebrations were compounded as during this same time period Jamaican sprinters are again dominating the Olympics, with Usain Bolt winning the gold medal in the men’s 100m, with his fellow Jamaican Yohan... Read more of this article

Video: Wayne Wonder Performs At BeachFest

Video: Wayne Wonder Performs At BeachFest

Chewstick is hosting the two-day BeachFest Emancipation Celebration at Horseshoe Bay Beach over Cup Match, which kicked which last night with a concert featuring Jamaican reggae singer Wayne Wonder, Trevor Hall and Dead Prez. Legendary singer Barrington Levy was originally scheduled to perform at BeachFest, however withdrew a couple of days ago and... Read more of this article

Jamaica To Amend Mutual Assistance Treaty

Jamaica To Amend Mutual Assistance Treaty

The Jamaican Government has taken steps to free itself to respond to requests for legal assistance from the British Overseas Territories, the Jamaica Observer reports. In March the Jamaican Director of Public Prosecutions said that it was unable to grant a request it had received from the authorities of one of the British Overseas Territories in this... Read more of this article