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Jamaica Could Face Visa Ban Over Slavery Reparations Push
The Reform UK political party has pointed out that it would block visas for nationals of countries pursuing slavery reparations, including Jamaica from Britain if it enters government. The proposal would apply across all visa categories, including work and visitor permits. Party leader Nigel Farage has backed the stance, while home affairs spokesperson Zia Yusuf described reparations demands as “insulting” in comments reported by the Daily Telegraph. He argued that millions of visas have already been granted to applicants from nations raising such claims. The policy emerges against the backdrop of renewed global debate on the legacy of the transatlantic slave trade. Last month, the United Na... »
Jamaican Female Sprinter Shanoya Douglas smashes Under-20 200m record twice in a week
SHANOYA Douglas smashed her one-week-old Jamaica Under-20 200m record after she ran a stupendous 22.11 seconds (1.9m/s) to complete back-to-back sprint doubles at the Carifta Games. Douglas, the World Under-20 Athletics Championships bronze medallist, smashed her own record with a masterclass in sprinting on Monday’s final day of the 53rd games at Kirani James Athletics Stadium in St George’s, Grenada. Just over a week ago, Douglas ran 22.36 to win the Class 1 200m at the ISSA/GraceKennedy Boys’ and Girls’ Athletics Championships in Jamaica, breaking Briana Williams’ 22.50 set in 2018. The time by Douglas is tied third of all times with United States legend Allyson Felix, and trails only Nam... »
Jamaica Collage and Edwin Allen were crowned champions, Boys and Girls Champs in Jamaica
New champions were crowned at this year’s GraceKennedy ISSA Boys’ and Girls’ Athletics Championships,. Edwin Allen High School dethroned defending champions Hydel to secure their 11th title, while Jamaica College (JC) got the better of defending champions Kingston College (KC) to claim their 23rd. It was wire-to-wire victories for both teams, who led from the opening day. After 46 of 46 events completed on the girls’ side, Edwin Allen sat atop the standings with 338.5 points, ahead of defending champions Hydel (259.5). Holmwood (167), Immaculate Conception (110), and St Jago (91) rounded out the top five. On the boys’ side, after all 42 finals, Jamaica Collage l... »
Dancehall Artiste Rygin King detained by ICE in US
Jamaican dancehall artiste Rygin King has been detained by the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). King, whose given name is Matthew Smith, was reportedly taken into custody yesterday. His detention is listed on ICE’s website. No further details have been provided regarding the circumstances surrounding his detention. »
Buju Banton’s Lawyers Issue Legal Notice Amid Ongoing Dispute with Wayne Wonder and his Wife
The management and legal representatives of Buju Banton have issued a formal statement rejecting what they describe as false and defamatory claims circulating on social media, as tensions continue to build Buju and his longtime friend Wayne Wonder. In a legal notice distributed to media houses on Monday, attorneys representing the Grammy-winning artiste, born Mark Anthony Myrie, stated that the allegations being shared online accuse him of serious criminal conduct. The statement said those claims are entirely without basis and have caused reputational damage both locally and internationally. The release confirmed that legal action has been initiated, with the party responsible for the statem... »
