Life no bed of roses for many J'cans
Andrew SmithPhotography EditorAn estimated 11,000 Jamaicans live and work in the Cayman Islands, making up about 22 per cent of the country's population.
Living Hell in Cayman - Survival story:Jamaicans working in Cayman
Why do Jamaicans go to work in the Cayman Islands, considering the abuse and threats that they allegedly face; the possibility that their work permits will be immediately revoked...
Henry bats for reparation
Mike Henry, the Opposition MP for Central Clarendon, wants the Jamaican Parliament to demand reparations for people of African descent whose foreparents were forced into slavery in the Americas by European slave-trading nations.
St James cops cut down 'Stone Crusher' member
WESTERN BUREAU:Kavian Chin, who police claim to have been member of St James' notorious Stone Crusher gang, was shot dead Friday during what the cops say was a gunfight with a police patrol.
Children taking more than chances - Many risk being hooked on gambling
No one quite has a fix on the magnitude of the problem, but experts believe that a substantial proportion of Jamaican youngsters are having more than a flutter ...
No need to restrict J'can travel - WHO
The World Health Organisation (WHO) says there is no need to restrict travel or trade with Jamaica, despite an outbreak of malaria in some sections of the island since late last year.
Blame game over cause of Kennedy Grove floodings
The housing Ministry insists that it is design and engineering flaws by its partner, KID Development Company, coupled with a lack of effective enforcement by regulatory agencies, that lie behind consistent catastrophic...
NEPA wants more say inapproving large projects
The National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA) wants its powers to be increased so it can be more involved in the approval process of large-scale projects.
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