The Government of Trinidad and Tobago formalised ties with Palestine as Israeli settlers prepare to move into Gaza
Trinidad and Tobago has formally established diplomatic relations with the State of Palestine. A release posted on the website of the Ministry of Foreign and CARICOM Affairs announced that the Joint Communiqué establishing diplomatic relations was signed by Minister of Foreign and CARICOM Affairs Dr. Amery Browne and Prime Minister of the State of Palestine…
Read MoreOpposition Leader, Mark Golding, stated that it is evident Prime Minister Andrew Holness is one of the Parliamentarians currently under investigation in connection with the Illicit 6. The Integrity Commission (IC) reported that six Jamaican parliamentarians are being investigated for illicit enrichment by the country’s anti-corruption watchdog, the Integrity Commission. Prime Minister Andrew Holness vehemently…
Read MoreIn a recent report by TVJ News, local contractors in western parishes of Jamaica have expressed their grievances regarding being overlooked in favor of foreign workers in the booming construction sector. Contractors based in Negril, Westmoreland, and Hanover have voiced their concerns about losing out on opportunities to overseas workers, leading to a significant loss…
Read MorePrime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, broke ground for the Boundbrook Urban Centre in Port Antonio, Portland. According to the Prime Minister, project is set to provide a major economic boost for the coastal town. He delivered the main address at the ground-breaking on Wednesday (August 14), noted that the project will offer myriad…
Read MoreThe St Elizabeth Police seized a large cache of ammunition in an area of Santa Cruz in the parish earlier today, Friday, August 30. According to the police, the operation was conducted about 10:00 am, whereby a premises in the community was searched. Minto said at the end of the operation, a breakdown of the…
Read MoreHe is 21-year-old Garfield Ross of Bloomfield Street, Mandeville, Manchester. The Manchester Proactive Investigation Unit has confirmed that the man seen in a mask in a video on social media threatening the Prime Minister is now in police custody. The threat came after the Prime Minister ferocious response to the mass murder Cherry Tree Lane…
Read MoreSteve McClaren has been appointed the new head coach of Jamaica. McClaren rejoined Manchester United in summer 2022 to serve as assistant to Erik ten Hag. But the ex-England manager is now set to take the reins with the Reggae Boyz on a two-year contract. “We are truly elated to announce the appointment of Mr.…
Read MoreAccording to the Jamaica Constabulary Force, at approximately 9:00 p.m., a group of citizens from the Cherry Tree Lane Community in Clarendon were gathered playing Bingo when a group of men approached and opened fire, resulting in the deaths of eight individuals, including an eight-year-old boy and three females. Additionally, nine persons, including a one-year…
Read MoreJamaican gang culture emerged in the late 1970s, influenced by the political dynamics between the PNP and JLP governments. Almost all politicians from the 70s to the 2000s used gangs and dons to help in elections. Since then, gangs and dons have become a major problem in Jamaican society. The Andrew Holness government seems to…
Read MoreDancehall and Reggae Legend Buju Banton criticises Afrobeat’s and Reggaeton, highlighting the lack of acknowledgement traditional reggae music. He delves into how the commercial appeal of Afrobeat and Reggaeton has overshadowed the deep, cultural roots of reggae, often leading to misconceptions about its origins and intentions. Banton, who recently appeared on the popular Podcast Drink…
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