Articles surrounding issues relating to Jamaica
The Worldwatch Institute in its recently published “Jamaica Sustainable Energy Roadmap - Pathways to an Affordable, Reliable, Low-Emission Electricity System” revealed that Jamaica has a tremendous solar potential with global horizontal irradiance (or GHI) ranging from 5 to 7 kWh per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) throughout most of the country. According to the Institute some parts of Jamaica have an … Continue reading Jamaica’s Solar Potential for PV Application
Dancehall artiste, Vybz Kartel, has been sentenced to life in prison for the murder of Clive ‘Lizard’ Williams. Vybz Kartel, whose real name is Adidja Palmer, is to serve 35 years before he becomes eligible for parole. He and the three other men convicted for Lizard’s murder were each given life sentences a short while … Continue reading Vybz Kartel sentenced to life in prison, to serve 35 years before parole
Nicholas Laughlin informs us that two writers from Jamaica and one writer from Trinidad and Tobago have made the shortlist for the 2014 OCM Bocas Prize for Caribbean Literature. Congratulations to all. The winner of the overall OCM Bocas Prize will be announced on Saturday April 26, 2014, as part of the fourth annual NGC … Continue reading 2014 OCM Bocas Prize for Caribbean Literature Shortlist
Jamaica Festival Song winner for 1974 - Tinga Stewart with "Play de Music" Lyrics from: not found
ISSA/GraceKennedy Boys and Girls' Championships 2014 winners are Calabar High for the boys and Edwin Allen High for the girls. See final points standing below: ISSA Boys Championships 2014 winners ISSA Girls' Championships 2014 winners Calabar High -- 305 Edwin Allen High -- 337.5 Kingston College -- 208.5 St Jago High … Continue reading Jamaican Sports: ISSA/GraceKennedy Boys and Girls’ Championships 2014 winners
The juror accused of trying to bribe the foreman of the jury panel in the Vybz Kartel murder trial, pleaded not guilty. Livingston Cain is charged with 5 counts of trying to corrupt the course of justice, as well as 1 count of planning to pervert the course of justice, the Jamaica Observer reports. He … Continue reading Vybz Kartel murder trial corrupt juror pleads not guilty “I didn’t do it!
In a bid to curtail the reproduction of lionfish in Montego Bay’s Coastal zones, the Montego Bay Marine Park Trust (MBMPT) has launched an initiative dubbed ‘Seafood Nights’ in collaboration with The Pork Pit eatery located on Gloucester Avenue. According to MBMPT Out-reach Officer Joshua Bailey, the weekly promotional project is sponsored by the Global … Continue reading Montego Bay, Jamaica: Lionfish Seafood Nights
A guilty verdict and a possible life sentence would make anyone loose weight and that’s just what happened to Vybz Kartel.Prior and during the trial, Vybz Kartel packed on a lot of pounds and looked like someone who was eating well behind bars. The above photo was taken moments ago showing the deejay and his co-accused Kahira Jones heading into the Supreme Court building in Downtown Kingston.
The “Cake Soap” deejay looked thin and frail as he faced the judge for a final time to know how long he will be in prison.
A guilty verdict and a possible life sentence would make anyone loose weight and that’s just what happened to Vybz Kartel.Prior and during the trial, Vybz Kartel packed on a lot of pounds and looked like someone who was eating well behind bars. The above photo was taken moments ago showing the deejay and his co-accused Kahira Jones heading into the Supreme Court building in
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Jamaica has consistently been accepted destination for romantic people including honeymooners and getaways for couples of all ages searching for an abode to sight seen and relaxes. In past few years, the acceptance of Jamaica has been growing in families and individuals searching for a vacation place that offers almost everything for all to enjoy.
A History of Black Hair From the 1400s to Present 1444: Europeans trade on the west coast of Africa with people wearing elaborate hairstyles, including locks, plaits and twists. 1619: First slaves brought to Jamestown; African language, culture and grooming tradition begin to disappear. 1700s: Calling black hair “wool,” many whites dehumanize slaves. The more … Continue reading Jamaican History: A History of Black Hair From the 1400s to Present
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