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Russell Appointed New Marine & Ports Director
The Governor, under the recommendation of the Bermuda Public Service Commission, has approved the appointment of Richard Russell, a former Lieutenant Commander of the Jamaican Coast Guard, to the post of Director of Marine and Ports within the Ministry of Tourism Development and Transport. The Ministry said, “Lt Cdr Russell will work under... Read more of this article
JAB To Celebrate Jamaica Holiday With Cruise
In celebration of Jamaica’s 52nd Independence Anniversary, the Jamaican Association of Bermuda [JAB] will be hosting the annual Independence Cruise on August 9, 2014, taking celebrants out aboard the MV Bermudian. The cruise will feature entertainment from Magnum Force and Ranger Force, with DJ Jackstain. In acknowledging the holiday, which falls... Read more of this article
Jamaica Government Relaxes Cannabis Laws
Jamaican Justice Minister Mark Golding announced that individuals caught with small amounts of cannabis [two ounces and under] will no longer be subject to a criminal conviction, the Jamaica Observer reports. Mr Golding said, “Cabinet approved certain changes to the law relating to ganja. “These relate to possession of small quantities of ganja... Read more of this article
Jamaica Observer Interviews Dr Ewart Brown
The Jamaica Observer has featured an interview with former Premier Dr. Ewart Brown, who attended St Jago High School in Jamaica as a teenager. Asked what were the high and low points serving as Bermuda’s premier, Dr. Brown said, “The high points came when I saw how much the people supported me in times of stress. “I would imagine the... Read more of this article
Gordon Asks Jamaica For Ganja Oil Shipment
Medical ganja activist Alan Gordon — in an open letter to Jamaica’s Health Minister copied to The Jamaica Gleaner — asked for a permit to export enough medical ganja oil extract that he said would help over 300 Bermuda cancer patients to have 18,000 large doses over a 2-3 month period. Mr. Gordon says that Bermuda’s Cabinet has previously... Read more of this article
Man Charged With Work Violation Skips Bail
A 58 year old Jamaican national who was charged with working illegally in Bermuda was due to appear in Court yesterday [Mar 31], however the Court heard he has ‘skipped bail’ and left the island. Last week, Owen Charles Morrison was bailed in the sum of $2,000 to appear in Magistrate’s Court on Monday to stand trial on a charge alleging... Read more of this article
Man Charged With Working Without Work Permit
Appearing in Magistrates Court this morning [Mar 24], Owen Charles Morrison, pleaded not guilty to a charge of engaging in gainful employment in a garage in Wellbottom, Southampton on 18th March 2014. Seeking to determine his legal status and answering to Senior Magistrate Archie Warner, the prosecutor told the Couet that the 58 year old was a Jamaican... Read more of this article
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
[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
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
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
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
