Jamaica

Usain Bolt missing $12.7m in investment fraud case
Lawyers of the Olympic sprinter say Bolt’s account is missing more than $12.7m from his account.
Published On 20 Jan 2023
Jamaica launches fraud probe after Bolt reports millions missing
Millions of dollars were reported missing from the Olympic champion’s account at a private wealth management company.
Published On 14 Jan 2023
Queen’s death accelerates ex-colonies’ push to ditch UK crown
Removing the British monarch as head of state would complete ‘decolonisation process’, Jamaican academic says.
Published On 14 Sep 2022
Jamaica sending team to Canada to probe work conditions on farms
Fact-finding team will travel to Canada to speak with Jamaican farmworkers after recent allegations of exploitation.
Published On 1 Sep 2022

Jamaican farm workers in Canada who raised abuse allegations say labour minister’s comments are a ‘slap in the face’.

Hundreds of athletes, mostly Africans, have faced visa delays in getting to the US to participate in the event.

Jamaican leaders demand apology and slavery reparations as Prince William and Kate visit as part of Caribbean tour.

The Caribbean nation will send a four-man sled team to games for first time since first qualifying for event in 1988.

Jamaican police say John Joel Joseph, a suspect in the murder of Haiti President Jovenel Moise, has been arrested.

Canada win women’s football gold, while Kenya’s Faith Kipyegon beats Sifan Hassan retaining women’s 1,500 metres title.

Jamaica’s Elaine Thompson-Herah wins gold in Tokyo 2020 women’s 100m final with the second-fastest time in history.

Tropical storm warning is in effect for parts of Cuba and Jamaica, as well as areas in the US state of Florida.

Dozens are to be deported to Jamaica, a move that would separate families and compromise civil rights, say experts.

Forecasters expect Eta to become a hurricane on Monday and hit the coast of Nicaragua on Tuesday.

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