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Jamaica Supreme Court Rules School Can Ban Dreadlocks

The Supreme Court of Jamaica has ruled in favor of a school that demanded a student cut her dreadlocks over…
by Bruce C.T. Wright
10.02.21
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Miss Universe Jamaica Defends Slave Name Costume

Miss Universe Jamaica defends costume named after slave owner.
by Aleia Woods
03.30.20
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Controversy Over Jamaican Miss Universe Costume Name

A simple tweet about Miss Universe Jamaica's dress being named for slave owner Annie Palmer opened a complex can of…
by Bruce C.T. Wright
03.30.20
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Moon Palace Captures The Essence Of Jamaican Culture

Nestled in the heart of Ocho Rios, Moon Palace Jamaica captures the rich and bold spirit of the country through…
by NewsOne Staff
03.29.20
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Entrepreneur Takes Family’s Tea Recipe National

Detroit-bred entrepreneur Nailah Ellis-Brown has inked a distribution deal with Sam’s Club to sell her family’s Jamaican tea.
by NewsOne Staff
05.27.18
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US & Jamaican Agents Nab Accused Lottery Con…

A joint U.S. and Jamaican operation captures an accused scam artist. The suspect faces extradition to the United States for…
by nigelroberts1
11.08.16
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Fastest Man In The World: 10 Interesting Facts…
by Sukii
08.15.16
Obama Welcomes 2015 NBA Champion Golden State Warriors To White House

NEWS ROUNDUP: Stephen Curry Gets Basketball Pointers From…

The video was released as part of Obama’s “My Brother’s Keeper” initiative.
by NewsOne Staff
04.18.16
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NEWS ROUNDUP: Spike Lee To Receive Honorary Academy…

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced yesterday, Spike Lee will receive an honorary Academy Award for his…
by NewsOne Staff
04.17.21
President Obama in Jamaica

News Roundup: President Obama Greets Jamaican Leaders With…

President Obama has always been known for being personable, and he showed that during a recent visit to Jamaica. Yesterday…
by Brandee Sanders
04.10.15
McDonalds Q2 Profit Drops 4.5 Percent On Stronger Dollar, Tougher Competition

Five In Police Custody Following McDonald’s Brawl, Suspect…

Police investigating a brutal brawl that occurred in a Brooklyn McDonald’s have arrested five teenagers in connection with the beating that…
by Christina Coleman
03.16.15
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Tessanne Shares Her Musical Journey On ‘NewsOne Now’…

Tessanne Chin, season five winner of “The Voice,” appeared on “NewsOne Now” with guest host Mo Ivory to discuss her…
by NewsOne Now
10.29.14
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John Holt Reggae Icon Dead At 69

John Holt (pictured), one of Jamaica’s most-beloved and smoothest sounding vocalists, passed away at age 69 on Sunday morning in…
by ionerlogan
04.17.21
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Zimbabwe President: ‘Jamaicans Are Drunkards, Pot Smokers Who…

Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe (pictured) has annoyed many Jamaicans for disparaging comments he reportedly made about Jamaicans during a speech…
by Abena Agyeman-Fisher
06.19.19
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Jamaican Drug Lord Faces 23 Year Sentence This…

NEW YORK — U.S. authorities say Jamaican drug kingpin Christopher “Dudus” Coke was so ruthless that he once ordered a…
by NewsOne Staff
06.19.19
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Jamaican P.M. Talks Slavery Apology & Reparations From…

The Prime Minister of Jamaica, Portia Simpson-Miller, addressed the need for an apology from Britain from Britain over slavery in…
by cganemccalla
06.19.19
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Prince Harry Visits Jamaica As It Prepares To…

KINGSTON, Jamaica — It wasn’t much of a race, but then it really couldn’t have been as the world’s fastest…
by NewsOne Staff
06.19.19
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Smoke From Massive Trash-Fire Blankets Kingston, Jamaica

KINGSTON, Jamaica— Acrid smoke from a fire at a sprawling trash dump blanketed swaths of Jamaica’s capital Thursday, and officials…
by NewsOne Staff
06.19.19
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Jamaican Politcal Drama “Better Mus Come” Will Have…

“Better Mus Come” a Jamaican movie that covers the turbulent era of political violence in the late 70s will have…
by cganemccalla
06.19.19
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Human Rights Activists Urge Jamaican Police To Reduce…

NEGRIL, Jamaica— Every day, Richard Hill has to pass the bullet-scarred courtyard outside his home where he saw his 47-year-old…
by NewsOne Staff
06.19.19