Jamaica is planning to ask the United Kingdom for compensation for the Atlantic slave trade in the former British colony, a senior government official said. The Caribbean island nation will file a petition that could seek billions of pounds in reparations, pending legal advice, Olivia Grange, Jamaica’s minister of sports, youth and culture, said. ‘We are … Read more
It’s all gone to pot! Jamaica faces ‘worst ever’ marijuana shortage after heavy rains, drought and drop in farmers – with experts dubbing it a ‘cultural embarrassment’ Heavy rains during last year’s hurricane season pummelled marijuana fields that were later scorched in a drought, causing ‘tens of thousands of dollars’ in losses Jamaica authorised regulated … Read more
Singer-songwriter Joss Stone talks about her favourite hotel, in Jamaica, and why it’s always best to wear slippers while travelling By York Membery for the Daily Mail Published: 17:54 GMT, 27 January 2021 | Updated: 17:55 GMT, 27 January 2021 Singer-songwriter Joss Stone checks into our travel Q&A This week singer-songwriter Joss Stone checks into … Read more
Former Sheffield United and Jamaica striker Luton Shelton dies aged 35 following battle with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Former Sheffield United striker Luton Shelton has passed away at the age of 35 Shelton had been battling with progressive neurodegenerative disease ALS There remains no cure for the illness, with which he was diagnosed in 2018 Shelton … Read more
A Jamaican drug dealer who tried to murder a policeman was one of 23 serious criminals to avoid deportation after 11th-hour legal challenges. Michael Mitchell, 44, was sentenced to 25 years in jail after firing a gun from point-blank range at PC Shaun Callow, who had been pursuing him on foot. The brave officer, who was … Read more
The convicted cocaine dealer father of a Premier League academy footballer was among criminals set for deportation to Jamaica on the flight challenged by Labour MPs and celebrities. Courts have ruled the crook – whose identity cannot be reported under a restriction order – should be transported to the country after serving three years for … Read more
Will I get a Jamaica refund? The Holiday Guru answers coronavirus-related travel questions By Daily Mail Reporter Published: 15:25 BST, 19 September 2020 | Updated: 15:25 BST, 19 September 2020 The Holiday Guru is always on hand to answer your questions. This week he offers advice on flight refunds and European Health Insurance Cards. Q. … Read more
Former Premier League footballer Jermaine Johnson is shot in the stomach in drive-by shooting in Jamaica Jermaine Johnson, 40, was shot and wounded in a drive-by attack in Jamaica He was standing with a group of people when a gunman opened fire last night The attack happened after polls closed in the country’s general election … Read more
Switzerland, Jamaica and the Czech Republic added to the UK quarantine list giving holidaymakers until 4am on Saturday to get home or face self isolating for 14-day – but Cuba is given the all clear By David Wilcock, Whitehall Correspondent For Mailonline Published: 17:09 BST, 27 August 2020 | Updated: 17:16 BST, 27 August 2020 … Read more
She recently threw an extravagant bash at GoldenEye in Jamaica in celebration of her 62nd birthday. And Madonna expressed her sincere thanks to the island country in a reflective post shared with her 15.5million Instagram followers on Wednesday. ‘Thank you Jamaica,’ she began. ‘We have picked your flowers, Eaten your fruit, Danced to your Music, Enjoyed … Read more