Haitian gangs move into rural areas as UN official calls for new force to be deployed
UNITED NATIONS, CMC – Gang violence in Haiti is on the rise with new alliances being forged and expansion into rural areas previously considered safe, according to a new report issued by the United Nations on Tuesday. The report was... ...
Read MoreBarbados jolted by 5.4 magnitude earthquake
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.4 rattled parts of Barbados on Tuesday, but there were no immediate reports of damage or injuries. The Trinidad-based University of the West Indies Seismic Research Centre said... ...
Read MoreNew report warns Jamaica and other Caribbean countries could lose land to sea level rises
NEW YORK, CMC – A new report is warning that several Caribbean countries including Jamaica without shoreline defences could permanently lose five per cent or more of their cities to sea level rises by the end of the century. It cited Kingston... ...
Read MoreSt Lucia makes one-off payment to public sector pensioners
CASTRIES, St Lucia, CMC – The St Lucia government has allocated EC$1.8 million for the disbursement of an EC$600 one-off payment to public sector pensioners. A government statement said an estimated 3,105 pensioners will benefit from the... ...
Read MoreRadio disc jockey dies in vehicular accident in Trinidad
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – A radio disc jockey died Sunday in Trinidad when the car in which he was travelling flipped before it crashed into a light pole along the recently opened San Fernando to Point Fortin Archibald-De Leon... ...
Read MoreBermuda gets green light to seek full CARICOM membership
HAMILTON, Bermuda, CMC – The Bermuda government says it is moving ahead with plans to join the regional integration movement, CARICOM, after being given the green light from the United Kingdom to do so. Deputy Premier, Walter Roban, in a... ...
Read MoreTrinidad approves mandatory military training for expelled students
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – The Trinidad and Tobago government has approved a mandatory programme for expelled students to transition to the Military-Led Academic Training (MiLAT) Programme. Education Minister, Dr Nyan Gadsby-... ...
Read MoreCARPHA warns of increase in dengue cases in the region
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – The Trinidad-based Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) says it has noted the continued increase, over the past six months, in reports of suspected and confirmed cases of dengue in the Caribbean... ...
Read MoreUS defence officials to visit Guyana next week
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC – Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo says teams from the United States Department of Defense will arrive in Guyana from next week amid the ongoing tension between the CARICOM country and Venezuela over the ownership of... ...
Read MoreRegional paint stakeholders and retailers want increased tariffs for products imported from US
ST JOHN'S, Antigua, CMC – Antigua and Barbuda's Ambassador to the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), Dr Clarence Henry, has reiterated a call for an “independent and comprehensive” analysis of claims being made by regional... ...
Read MoreNursing council in Grenada warns about pursuing courses at uncertified nursing schools
ST GEORGE'S, Grenada, CMC – The Nurses and Midwives Council in Grenada is warning persons against participating in and completing education programmes at institutions that are not certified by the competent authority. In a statement,... ...
Read MoreHaitian police say member of gang accused of kidnapping Americans extradited to US
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — Haitian law enforcement authorities said a man belonging to a violent gang accused of kidnapping four Americans has been extradited to the United States. Haiti's National Police said Tuesday that Jhon... ...
Read MoreBiden declares emergency over lead in water in US Virgin Islands
President Joe Biden declared an emergency over lead-in-water contamination in the US Virgin Islands earlier this week after tests on St Croix revealed levels more than 100 times the limits set by the Environmental Protection Agency... ...
Read MoreDominica to sign Samoa Agreement
ROSEAU, Dominica, CMC – Dominica on Wednesday said it intends to sign the Samoa Agreement that will serve as an overarching legal framework for the relationship between the European Union (EU) and the Organisation of African, Caribbean... ...
Read MoreSt Kitts Parliament approves legislation regarding unauthorised disclosure of government information
BASSETERRE, St Kitts, CMC – Parliament in St Kitts has given the nod to legislation regarding the unauthorised disclosure of official information. Attorney-General Garth Wilkin, who tabled the legislation, said it focuses on preventing leaks... ...
Read MoreDeath toll climbs after illegal gold mine collapses in Suriname
PARAMARIBO, Suriname, CMC – The death toll from the collapse of an illegal gold mine at Rosebel in Suriname climbed to 14 on Tuesday after more bodies were recovered at the facility. On Monday evening, President Chandrikapersad Santokhi,... ...
Read MoreExperts say wall that collapsed and killed 9 in Dominican Republic capital was poorly built
SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (AP) — A concrete wall along an avenue in the Dominican Republic's capital that collapsed over the weekend and killed nine people during heavy rains was poorly designed, experts said Monday. The... ...
Read MoreIllegal Venezuelan migrants in Trinidad get multimillion-dollar payout over detention
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – A High Court judge has ordered Trinidad and Tobago to pay a total of TT$2.4 million to more than 24 Venezuelan nationals who had entered the country illegally and were later arrested by police in July 2020.... ...
Read MorePolice deny brokering truce among warring gangs in Trinidad
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – A senior member of the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS) Monday dismissed suggestions that the law enforcement agency has been involved in getting warring gangs to reach a truce following a wave of... ...
Read MorePAHO/WHO praises Belize over decision to abolish user fees at public hospitals
BELMOPAN, Belize, CMC – The Belize government says it has received commendation from the Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO) for eliminating user fees at public hospitals. “This acknowledgement is a... ...
Read MorePublicist wants more respect for traditional media
Well-known publicist and producer Ralston Barrett is calling out industry players and entertainers on what he deemed as their "lack of professionalism and disrespect" for traditional media platforms. "I believe that some things these mangers and... ...
Read MoreFinga Quenga thinks he’s found breakthrough hit
Dancehall artiste Finga Quenga believes that he is on the verge of a breakthrough with his latest release, Stuck Inna Mi Ways. "The feedback on this song has been magnificent so far. The streets dem say is a real hit so the video is coming soon.... ...
Read MoreHigh Current blazes the ‘Red Fire’
Reggae artiste High Current is striking a blow for justice in the hearts of oppressors with his latest single, Red Fire, which is a hard-hitting commentary about the political state of affairs globally. "The feedback to this song has been... ...
Read MoreSixty Morris keeps it ‘real’ with new single
There has been criminality among so-called ghetto youth in Jamaica for decades, and lack of jobs is usually one of the reasons given for them taking up the gun. Sixy Morris addresses this age-old matter on Fih Real, a hardcore roots song he co-... ...
Read MoreXodus ready for the road
Kicking off the 2024 carnival lead-up, the soca band Xodus set Stadium East ablaze on Saturday night with the Campari Xodus Remedy Glow Edition Mini-Road March. The electrifying event, featuring Laing D, DJ Rico, ZJ Zess, and Coppershot had soca... ...
Read MoreLaden opens up about journey in Wilderness
Talented dancehall artiste Laden promises no "more mistakes" in his latest single, Wilderness, which speaks of the artiste's experience behind bars, following his release from prison earlier this year. Laden wants his fans to know that through... ...
Read MoreSinging Melody says men are ‘Fragile’
Reggae star Singing Melody believes that his emotionally charged cover of Fragile, originally recorded by Labrinth, can help bridge the divide between the sexes and improve relationships. "I don't think women understand the pressure that a man... ...
Read MoreMr Vegas’ ‘Money Mike Walk’ set to explode
With dancing hits such as 'Raging Bull', ' Bruk it Down', ' Hot Wuk' and ' Tek Weh Yuself', veteran entertainer Mr Vegas has cemented himself as a favourite among dancehall fans. The enterprising dancehall entertainer appears to be on his way to... ...
Read MoreDexta Daps focused on being an international brand
Dexta Daps is numbered among the elite dancehall artistes and that is not by chance. The Shabba Madda Pot artiste has been intentional in investing in his own career and ensuring that his brand is on international level, because he was "tired... ...
Read MoreDJ Paul Davis makes miracles with music
Who needs a fat wallet to make a difference? DJ Paul Davis' incredible journey screams, "Not me!" The Manchester native Davis isn't your average DJ spinning tracks. He's the hero next door, rallying his beats to transform lives. He is dishing... ...
Read MoreXodus stages first 2024 Carnival lead-up event
Xodus Carnival is gearing up for the next event in its road to Carnival line-up. On Saturday, the grounds of the National Stadium will be illuminated with neon lights as 'Campari Xodus Remedy Glow Edition: Mini Road March' gets under way. As a... ...
Read More‘It’s just simple likkle fun’ - Queen Ifrica opens up about steamy stage video
Reggae singer Queen Ifrica came under heavy criticism after a video of her performing at entertainer Charly Black's birthday bash went viral a week ago. The Below The Waist entertainer gyrated with two different men during her set, but said her... ...
Read MoreLong road to reconciliation - Queen Ifrica not close to burying hatchet with dad
Daddy Don't Touch Me There hitmaker Queen Ifrica says her father, Derrick Morgan, would have to get baptised and "go down inna sackcloth and ashes" before she entertains the idea of reconciliation. The father-daughter relationship has been on... ...
Read MoreHoliday vibes for Port Antonio and Linstead
This Friday, Campari will offer a two-tier electrifying Holiday Vibes Roadshow with performances by the legendary Bounty Killer headlining in Linstead, St Catherine, and Moyann and Laa Lee in Port Antonio, Portland. The Campari Holiday Vibes... ...
Read MoreTanya Stephens makes Sting return after 18 years
Reggae stalwart Tanya Stephens is one of the two female entertainers named among the '10 dancehall giants' to grace this year's staging of Sting, last performance at the event in 2005. Stephens, who last performed at the show in 2005, said it... ...
Read MoreGenXS Carnival Jamaica
Promising a night of carnival magic, GenXS Carnival Jamaica treated patrons to a preview of what is to come for the 2024 carnival season at its recently held band launch at The Ruins, The University of the West Indies, Mona campus. Under the theme... ...
Read MoreFully Bad ready to clash Demarco at Sting - Laing open to ‘clean’ showdown
Dancehall artiste Fully Bad is calling out Demarco to settle their lyrical feud on the 'battlefield' at the upcoming Sting stage show. Both artistes have been trading barbs for the past two weeks, which has sent the Internet into a frenzy. Fully... ...
Read MoreCheap man wanted to go Dutch on first date
Dear Pastor, I have a complaint to make to you. I was invited to lunch by a man who was always trying to get me to go out with him. He told me to meet him at the restaurant, so I did. He had already reserved a table, but he totally turned me off... ...
Read MoreBoyfriend’s ex-girlfriend keeps calling at night
Dear Pastor, This is the first time I am writing to you. I am living with a man. He is very difficult to deal with. He used to live with his children's mother. He has a seven-year-old and a 10-year-old with her. When we met, he told me he wanted... ...
Read MoreMy husband’s tool is too small
Dear Pastor, I am 22 years old, I will be 23 very soon. I got married in June this year and I am faced with a big problem. I would like to say from the outset that I love my husband. We attended the same church before we got married, and we are... ...
Read Morel have bad luck with women
Dear Pastor, I always enjoy listening to you and reading your column. As a man, I can relate to some of them. I am in my 40s and I have had several relationships. I got close to getting married, but I never did. I thought two of the relationships... ...
Read MoreMy man’s clients are robbing him blind
Dear Pastor, I am a regular reader of your column and I want to congratulate you for the good work that you have been doing. I am 23 years old and I have a boyfriend who is 31. I love him very much but sometimes he abuses me - not physically, but... ...
Read MoreCan’t get enough of my 75-year-old boyfriend
Dear Pastor, I am a 70-year-old woman, but people say that I look younger than my age. The truth is, I don't know how a 70-year-old woman should feel. But I remember that when I was 50, I was energetic; and now that I am 70, I feel the same. I... ...
Read MoreI think my boyfriend is the greatest
Dear Pastor, I am a 20-year-old girl and I have a boyfriend who is 23. He has two children with another girl, but that does not bother me, because his babymother and I don't fuss over him and the children. I know that he takes care of them and I... ...
Read MoreDid not know my girlfriend was a stripper
Dear Pastor, I am 37 and I was living with my girlfriend. We were together for three years. I took her in when she broke up with the guy she has a child with. She told me she wanted to leave him because he was abusing her. She also told me that... ...
Read MoreMy wife lied that she was a virgin
Dear Pastor, I listen to your show every night and I called you once, but I was not able to explain my problem because I got cut off. You have some very good callers. I am from the west. You have many listeners down here. Although I am 43 years... ...
Read MoreNot going to my mother-in-law for Christmas
Dear Pastor, Greetings in Jesus' name. My husband and I are 26. We have a boy and a girl. I love my husband, and I know he loves me. But his mother does not love me. She did not want him to marry me, but we have been friends since we were in... ...
Read MoreBoyfriend keeps talking about my ex-lover
Dear Pastor, I am having a relationship with a man who I love him very much. He met me when I was seeing another guy. I broke up with the other man and came straight to live with this guy. Whenever we have a fuss, he tells me that I am no good and... ...
Read MoreMy mother-in-law hates me
Dear Pastor, I am a 23 and I have been living with a 25-year-old man for two years. He never listens to me. If we have a discussion and we agree to do certain things together, he asks his mother for her advice. I told him that he shouldn't do... ...
Read MoreMother-in-law driving me to drink
Dear Pastor, I am a 27-year-old man and I am living with my babymother. We used to get along well until her mother came to live with us. When I was asked if she could come and live with us, I did not object because the man she was living with... ...
Read MoreFeel nasty after having sex on the first date
Dear Pastor, I am a 21-year-old girl and I am writing to you because I feel so ashamed of what happened to me. I am presently in college. I went to visit one of my friends, and she introduced me to a young man who is a friend of her husband. I am... ...
Read MoreMy husband is a snake in the grass
Dear Pastor, I am 31 years old and I am having a problem with my husband. At the moment, I am pregnant and he is not paying me the attention that I think I deserve. He was living in the USA and he resigned his job and came to Jamaica and got... ...
Read MoreI have not slept with my wife in six months
Dear Pastor, I am 55 years old and I have been married twice. I have three children with my first wife. They are all boys. I think that I am a good father because all my children have told me so. I was part of the overseas farm work programme for... ...
Read MoreThink my boyfriend is cheating on me
Dear Pastor, I am 19 years old and I am living at home with my parents and two siblings. I have a 15-year-old sister and a 17-year-old brother. My parents are hard-working people. I started to have boyfriends when I was 16. One day, my mother... ...
Read MoreBoyfriend got two women pregnant
Dear Pastor I was in a relationship with a guy for five years. We don't have a child together. Both of us were tested and the results showed that we are both fertile. We tried last year to start our family but nothing happened. We were living... ...
Read MoreBabymother refuses to do a DNA test
Dear Pastor, I have been living with a woman for three years. We have a daughter together. She is now pregnant again and she said I am responsible for her pregnancy, but I don't think I am. My company sent me abroad, and I was told that my woman... ...
Read MoreEx-husband wants to remarry me
Dear Pastor, I am 31 and I am faced with a problem. When I was 25, I got married to a man who lives in America, but he is Jamaican. He promised that he would file for me and he sent me money monthly. He sent me money for about four months, but... ...
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