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2014 FIFA World Cup: Germany wins 2014 FIFA World Cup!

2014 FIFA World Cup. Germany wins 2014 FIFA World Cup! A brilliant game against Argentina, winning by 1 goal to nil in extra time. Argentina employed great defending and held off Germany leading the game into extra time. However, Germany's fresh leg subs sinks a goal with 6 minutes to go in play. Argentina nor Lionel Messi could … Continue reading 2014 FIFA World Cup: Germany wins 2014 FIFA World Cup!

UN Committee on the Rights of the Child Publishes List of Issues for Jamaica

Much of the child-protection framework in Jamaica exists as a result of the country’s obligations under the Convention on the Rights of the Child. The Convention enshrines the fundamental rights of all children globally and establishes the responsibility of States in safeguarding those rights. Despite ratifying the Convention in 1991, the protection of child rights … Continue reading UN Committee on the Rights of the Child Publishes List of Issues for Jamaica

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2014 FIFA World Cup: Fifa official linked to $100m ticket scandal

Reblogged Eleven suspected ticket touts who were supplied by Fifa insider arrested in Rio after phone-tapping sting, say Brazilian police Police in Rio de Janeiro have said a Fifa official is involved in a US$100m ticket scandal. Officers have arrested 11 suspected ticket touts as part of an investigation called Operation Jules Rimet, which has … Continue reading 2014 FIFA World Cup: Fifa official linked to $100m ticket scandal

Marijuana Growers Association Launched in Jamaica

Marijuana decriminalization in Jamaica by September 2014

JAMAICA’S legislators have approved the amendment of the Dangerous Drugs Act to facilitate the decriminalization of possession of small amounts of ganja. The announcement was made by Justice Minister Mark Golding during a press conference at the Office of the Prime Minister in Kingston yesterday. “Cabinet has approved certain changes to the law relating to … Continue reading Marijuana decriminalization in Jamaica by September 2014

Jamaican Lifestyle: Traffic fine hike – Speeding ticket charges may race by up to 300%

Jamaicans are surely in for a treat once the new traffic fines are implemented. many are eager to see whether these new fines will curb the dangerous driving habits of Jamaican drivers. via Jamaica Gleaner Fines under the new Road Traffic Act Offence      Proposed     Current fine Driving or using motor vehicle without valid certificate of … Continue reading Jamaican Lifestyle: Traffic fine hike – Speeding ticket charges may race by up to 300%

12 Years a Slave

UK sternly resists paying reparations for slave trade atrocities and injustices

12 Years a Slave. William Hague described Britain's role in the trade as 'shocking', yet the UK is resisting reparation claims. Photograph: Sportsphoto Ltd/Allstar The quest for reparations for historic atrocities committed during the transatlantic slave trade is running into increasingly determined resistance from the UK government. Members of Caricom, the Caribbean's political and economic … Continue reading UK sternly resists paying reparations for slave trade atrocities and injustices

Jamaica’s Solar Potential for PV Application

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