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🇯🇲 Andy Blake’s Arrest and the Return of 295 Pounds of Cannabis: A Landmark Victory for Rastafarian Rights in Jamaica
Introduction In a landmark decision that has reverberated throughout Jamaica’s Rastafarian community, the July 3rd arrest of Andy Blake (a pseudonym for the individual actually involved in the case) and subsequent seizure of 295 pounds of marijuana has culminated in a significant legal victory for religious freedom. While the exact identity of the individual involved…
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Anniversary of the Pan African Champion 🏆 Marcus Mosiah Garvey
Marcus Garvey: A Pan-African Legacy That Still Resonates August 17, 2025 — Today marks the 138th anniversary of the birth of Marcus Mosiah Garvey, Jamaica’s first national hero and one of the most influential Pan-African leaders of the 20th century. Garvey’s vision of Black self-determination, economic independence, and African unity continues to inspire movements for…
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🇸🇿 Eswatini says it will repatriate immigrants deported by United States
Eswatini announced on Wednesday that it would repatriate the five immigrants deported there by the United States. In a late-night post on X Tuesday, US Homeland Security Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin said five men — citizens of Vietnam, Jamaica, Cuba, Yemen and Laos — had been deported to Eswatini. AGS: “As a responsible member of…
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Pan-African Leaders Pay Tribute to Pope Francis, Celebrate His Legacy of Peace and Compassion
April 21, 2025 – Addis Ababa, EthiopiaAcross the African continent and the global Pan-African community, tributes have poured in mourning the passing of Pope Francis, a spiritual figure celebrated not only for his leadership of the Catholic Church but also for his unwavering commitment to justice, peace, and the upliftment of the poor and marginalized.…
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One Caribbean Music Festival Set to Electrify Port of Spain this May
The energy of the Caribbean will be in full force on Saturday, May 31st, 2025, as Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, hosts the highly anticipated One Caribbean Music Festival at the iconic Queen’s Park Savannah. This vibrant celebration of Caribbean unity, music, and culture will feature performances from some of the region’s top artists—most…
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Biden Grants Clemency to Marcus Garvey: A Long-Awaited Victory for Pan-African History
President Joe Biden has taken a historic step by granting posthumous clemency to Marcus Mosiah Garvey, a towering figure in the global Pan-African movement. This act serves not only as a recognition of Garvey’s unjust conviction but also as an acknowledgment of his enduring contributions to the liberation and empowerment of African descendants worldwide. The…
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On Tuesday, Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness announced that Jamaica would deploy its first group of 24 out of the 250 military-police personnel pledged to the MSS.
Also, as announced by the Belizean Defense Forces on Sep. 7, Belize deployed two military officers from its commitment of 50 personnel. This initial deployment focuses on supporting mission command, planning, and logistics, setting the stage for future deployments. Led by Senior Army Officer Kevron Henry, the Jamaican contingent was welcomed by Rameau Normil, director…
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IMF taps Jamaica finance minister for deputy role
The International Monetary Fund on Monday named Jamaican Finance Minister Nigel Clarke to a top post at the agency, after the official spearheaded fiscal reforms in the Caribbean nation. Clarke, nominated by IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva, is set to replace Antoinette Sayeh as one of the IMF’s three deputy managing directors at the end…
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Vybz Kartel Cries Foul After Fire Destroys His Lawyer’s Office
Dancehall artist Vybz Kartel is crying foul after a shared office building occupied by his attorney, Isat Buchanan, was totally destroyed in a fire, including documents related to his murder case and several others. Senior Superintendent Patrick Gooden, the Jamaica Fire Brigade divisional commander for Kingston and St Andrew, told the Jamaica Observer that it was impossible…
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Vybz Kartel: Jamaica dancehall star’s murder conviction overturned
The 48-year-old was given a life sentence in 2014 for the killing of Clive “Lizard” Williams on the Caribbean island. His successful appeal, heard by the Privy Council in London, argued that a juror accused of trying to bribe others should have been thrown off his trial. Authorities in Jamaica will decide whether the case…
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