Jamaica News :
Latest News : Jamaica's Brown likes test as next Murray foe
Jamaica's Dustin Brown has no coach, no extra money, no major financial backing and no experience in front of huge crowds like the one that will watch him play Britain's Andy Murray at the US Open.
NEW YORK — He grew up in Jamaica, wears long dreadlocks and fluorescent shoelaces, and is a 6-5 serve-and-volley specialist. He is so cash-strapped that he drives to second-tier European tournaments in a Volkswagen camper van, complete with a kitchen, bathroom, three beds and a racket-stringing machine.Latest News : Jamaica 'mostly free' for workers
Jamaica has been ranked as "mostly free" by watchdog organisation Freedom House in its report on the state of workers rights in 165 countries, comprising those considered to have modern economies.Latest News : Tourism to Jamaica drops after drug-lord clashes
The drop is blamed on clashes between supporters of Coke and government forces in late May, which left 76 people dead over several days. Foriegners on Jamaica's tourist beaches were not considered in danger during the battles, but the violence brought international media attention to the don-controlled slums in Kingston, Jamaica's capital.Latest News : Murray ready for Jamaica's Brown
Britain's Andy Murray takes on Dustin Brown of Jamaica in the second round of the US Open, with the threat of Hurricane Earl hanging over New York.New hope for a restored Jamaica Bay
Threatened with a lawsuit from several environmental organizations, the city and state have agreed in principal to upgrade sewage treatment plants on Jamaica Bay in the hope of improving water quality.Murray advances to 3rd round of US Open
Britain's Andy Murray has defeated Jamaica's Dustin Brown 7-5, 6-3, 6-0 to move into the third round of the U.S. Open. The fourth-seeded Murray is seeking to make his second U.S. Open final in three years. He won this year's U.S. Open Series title, which means he could earn up to an extra $1 million in prize money if he wins the tournament.Shakedown by Jamaica's radical sheik
He has influenced convicted terrorists such as Richard Reid, the so-called shoe-bomber. His sermons were found in the apartment of suicide bombers who struck London, England, in 2005. Even one of the 9/11 plotters is said to have been a follower of Sheik Abdullah El-Faisal.Scam From Jamaica Targeting Upstate Residents
NewsChannel 7 has learned of a scam that involves someone or more than one person from Jamaica, calling victims and promising cars and money in exchange for wiring cash from your local WalMart.Health tourism could boost Jamaica's economy, says doctor
CARDIOLOGIST Dr Ernest Madu believes a number of Jamaica's health and economic problems could be solved if proper infrastructure is put in place to establish a health tourism sector on the island.Union flap at Ozone Park direct care center
Kiasha Priester of Jamaica talks about being suspended from her job at a Center for Family Support residence. PHOTO BY BRYAN YURCAN Several employees suspended without pay from their positions at a direct care facility in Ozone Park claim they were targeted because they were trying to form a union, a charge the company has denied.US Open 2010: Andy Murray beats Dustin Brown in straight sets
Andy Murray eases past Jamaica's Dustin Brown 7-5, 6-3, 6-0 to move into the third round of the US Open.Murray moves into the 3rd round
Britain's Andy Murray has defeated Jamaica's Dustin Brown 7-5, 6-3, 6-0 to move into the third round of the U.S. Open.Jamaica on target
JAMAICA has again met the performance targets under the International Monetary Fund's (IMF) Stand-By Arrangement.Pakistan Fixes Things Good: The Two Men Who May Have Stopped Them Both Died
BOB WOOLMER died on March 18, 2007 in Kingston, Jamaica, hours after Pakistan’s shocking World Cup defeat against Ireland. Initial reports suggested the India-born Pakistan coach was strangled, with bruising on the neck. And poisoned, according to toxicology reports. Fit for his age and still considered one of the best coaches in the world at 58, we are now expected to believe the former England ...Jamaica aces IMF test - More than J$4b available for drawdown as the country meets targets
Jamaica has aced the second International Monetary Fund (IMF) quarterly test despite unplanned expenditure related to the west Kingston incursion and emergency spending in the health sector.Public Defender probing treatment of prisoners in police custody
KINGSTON, Jamaica – The Office of the Public Defender is expressing concern over attempts to stall a probe to determine the conditions at police cells and the treatment of prisoners while in police custody.Huntley denies blaming Nunes for death threat
Huntley remains focused on winning another term, dismissing recent allegations against her. PHOTO BY ANNMARIE COSTELLA State Sen. Shirley Huntley (D-Jamaica) says police have not made any progress in apprehending the person or persons responsible for the recent death threat she received — a bouquet of flowers with the words “Rest in Peace” left on the doorstep of her home.ECJ chairman issues caution on new provisions to screen candidates
CHAIRMAN of the Electoral Commission of Jamaica (ECJ) Professor Errol Miller says there are already provisions in the law that sets out the eligibility of persons seeking political office.G2K dodges Manatt issue, wants answers on DB&G deal
GENERATION 2000 (G2K), the young professional affiliate of the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP), yesterday deflected questions about the party's role in the Manatt, Phelps & Phillips affair, and instead called on the Opposition People's National Party (PNP) to answer questions about a deal over which the Office of Contractor General (OCG) has raised eyebrows.IDB says Jamaica at risk of US$105 m annual loss from hurricanes
AN Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) report on Jamaica's catastrophe risk profile has revealed that the country is at risk of average annual losses of US$105 million due to hurricanes and US$30 million from earthquakes.Local reggae band finds unexpected fans
George Pusey was born in Portmore, Jamaica, a city outside the capital, Kingston, in 1982, where he grew up listening to reggae. In 2010, he lives in Bangor, Maine, where he's studying psychology ...Bill Clinton to speak in Jamaica
JAMAICANS will have the opportunity to hear President Bill Clinton when he visits Kingston next month.Nunes and Huntley tackle the issues
Lynn Nunes and Shirley Huntley are focusing on similar issues. FILE PHOTOS Lynn Nunes and state Sen. Shirley Huntley (D-Jamaica) may differ on gay marriage, with Nunes in favor and Huntley against, but when it comes to other important issues affecting the community like jobs, healthcare, education, seniors and veterans, their views are quite similar.Nurses end protest
NURSES today ended their industrial action and promised to restore normality to the island's health sector. Nurses Association of Jamaica president, Edith Allwood-Anderson conceded ground after talks with Minister of Labour and Social Security Pearnel Charles.Murray beats Brown in New York
Andy Murray charged into the third round of the US Open with a dominant performance against Jamaica's Dustin Brown.Dominant Andy Murray brushes Dustin Brown aside to reach last 32 in New York
Andy Murray last night charged into the third round of the US Open with a dominant performance against Jamaica's Dustin Brown.Airlift handlers on strike
KINGSTON – Airlift handlers attached to Jamaica’s two international airports – Norman Manley International in Kingston and Sangster International in Montego Bay – took strike action yesterday over a breakdown in wage negotiations.CABBIE DROVE HIM TO DEATH
by Robert Pozarycki A cab driver from Jamaica arrested last Wednesday, Aug. 18, for allegedly robbing and murdering a 58-year-old man on an Ozone Park street reportedly picked up the victim as a customer and drove him to the crime scene. read moreScotiabank withdraws Privy Council bid in Bill Clarke case
SCOTIABANK Jamaica has withdrawn its bid to petition the UK-based Privy Council and has instead agreed to head to arbitration with former executive William 'Bill' Clarke to settle the contentious issue of his retirement package.Reader postcard: Negril, Jamaica
A weekly feature of readers' travel photos.Officer steals the show
KINGSTON, Jamaica – It may have been Prime Minister Bruce Golding hosting a fun day for the children of Tivoli Gardens, West Kingston, but the real rock star at the event was police Sergeant Nicholas Charlton.Take It All Off at Breezes Resorts in Jamaica Salutes Growing “Nakation” Trend with “Bare Bones” Package Wrapped in ...
According to the American Association for Nude Recreation (AANR) with 213,000 members, nude recreation – what has come to be known as “nakation” – is a $440 million industry.19°C - Sunny Spells with only patchy cloud
ANDY Murray charged into the third round of the US Open with a dominant performance against Jamaica's Dustin Brown.Trailhead thief sent to prison
Anthony Vandry, who stole a purse from a police "bait"car at the head of the Jamaica Trail last year, willgo to prison.Zagreb World Challenge Meeting results
World Challenge meeting results from Zagreb on Wenesday. Men's 100m 1. Tyson Gay (U.S.) 9.92secs 2. Nesta Carter (Jamaica) 10.07 3. Michael Rodgers (U.S.) 10.14 Men's 400m 1. Nery Brenes (Costa Rica) 45.42secs 2. Jonathan Borlee (Belgium) 45.69 3. Erison Hurtauld (Dominica) 46.34 Men's 800m 1. Nick Symmonds (U.S.) 1min 45.37secs 2. Belal Mansoor Ali (Bahrain) 1:45.65 3. Job Kinyor (Kenya) 1:45 ...APPLETON ESTATE RESERVE VOGUISTA IS FNO'S SIGNATURE COCKTAIL
Appleton Estate Reserve, the premium drink from J Wray and Nephew (JWN), is the signature cocktail for the Jamaica Observer's celebration of Fashion's Night Out (FNO) which takes place next Friday, September 10.Bill Clinton to speak in Ja next month
FORMER United States President Bill Clinton will deliver a public lecture at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston on October 25, according to a news release from the organisers, Whisky Productions.Zagreb World Challenge Results
ZAGREB, Croatia (AP) -- Results Wednesday from the Zagreb World Challenge athletics meet at Mladost Stadium (distances in meters): Men 100-- 1, Tyson Gay, United States, 9.92 seconds. 2, Nesta Carter, Jamaica, 10.07. 3, Michael Rodgers, United States, 10.14. 4, Michael Frater, Jamaica, 10.17. 5, Jaysuma Saidy Ndure, Norway, 10.21. 110 Hurdles-- 1, Dwight Thomas, Jamaica, 13.40. 2, Joel Brown ...ECJ pushing for changes to political party financing
THE Electoral Commission of Jamaica (ECJ) is pushing for several changes that could affect way political parties handle funds, including campaign financing.Menino Attends Groundbreaking In Jamaica Plain
Boston Mayor Thomas M. Menino attended the groundbreaking ceremony today for the construction of two new buildings in Jamaica Plain. Those buildings will be located at 1025-1065 Truman Parkway.More West Nile near West Roxbury
Another Boston neighborhood is on alert after a pool of mosquitoes in Jamaica Plain tested positive for West Nile virus last week, according to the Boston Public Health Commission.U.S. Open Results
Friday At The USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center New York Purse: $22.7 million (Grand Slam) Surface: Hard-Outdoor Singles Men Second Round Tommy Robredo , Spain, def. Julien Benneteau , France, 6-4, 6-6, retired. Michael Llodra , France, def. Victor Hanescu , Romania, 7-6 (2), 6-4, 6-2. Sergiy Stakhovsky , Ukraine, def. Ryan Harrison , United States, 6-3, 5-7, 3-6, 6-3, 7-6 (6). Andy ...Justin Gatlin wins 100 meters in 10.15 in Padua
Justin Gatlin clocked 10.15 seconds to win the 100 meters at a meet near Venice on Friday in the last race on his return from a four-year doping ban before he goes back to the United States to prepare for the indoor season. The time was slightly off the 10.09 he recorded in Rovereto on Tuesday, when he finished behind Jamaican winner Johan Blake.Justin Gatlin wins 100 meters in 10.15 in Padua
Justin Gatlin clocked 10.15 seconds to win the 100 meters at a meet near Venice on Friday in the last race on his return from a four-year doping ...Rovereto-Palio della Quercia Results
At Roverto, Italy (Race distances in meters) Men 100 -- 1, Johan Blake, Jamaica, 10.06 seconds. 2, Justin Gatlin, United States, 10.09. 3, Emanuele Di Gregorio, Italy, 10.28. 4, Marvin Anderson, Jamaica, 10.48. 5, Ryan Moseley, Austria, 10.63. 110 Hurdles -- 1, Jason Richardson, United States, 13.48. 2, William Sharman, Britain, 13.55. 3, Gregory Sedoc, Netherlands, 13.75. 4, Maksim Linsha ...U.S. Open men's singles second round results
U.S. Open men's singles second round results from New York on Friday (prefix denotes seeding) Daniel Gimeno-Traver (Spain) beat Jeremy Chardy (France) 4-6 6-2 6-0 7-6(2) 12-Mikhail Youzhny (Russia) beat Dudi Sela (Israel) 6-1 6-3 4-6 6-3 10-David Ferrer (Spain) beat Benjamin Becker (Germany) 6-3 6-4 6-4 18-John Isner (U.S.) beat Marco Chiudinelli (Switzerland) 6-3 3-6 7-6(7) 6-4 4-Andy Murray ...TRIP INTO THE UNKNOWN FOR MURRAY
Andy Murray is preparing for a journey into the unknown, in more ways than one, in the US Open at Flushing Meadows. Murray is scheduled to take on Jamaica's Dustin Brown in the second round at Flushing Meadows on Friday, an opponent he has never played before and knows little about.Harrison Can’t Capitalize on His Moment
A thrilling battle for 18-year-old American Ryan Harrison ended in disappointment on Friday.Clijsters wins before 25-minute rain delay at Open
Kim Clijsters beat Petra Kvitova and Hurricane Earl with a quick victory before rain briefly suspended play at the U.S. Open. 1 2 3
WorldNews Project
AfghanistanNews
AlbaniaNews
AlgeriaNews
AngolaNews
Antigua
and BarbudaNews
ArgentinaNews
ArmeniaNews
AustraliaNews
AustriaNews
AzerbaijanNews
BahamasNews
BahrainNews
BangladeshNews
BarbadosNews
BelarusNews
BelgiumNews
BelizeNews
BeninNews
BhutanNews
BoliviaNews
Bosnia
and Herzegovina
BotswanaNews
BrazilNews
BruneiNews
BulgariaNews
BurundiNews
CambodiaNews
CameroonNews
CanadaNews
Central
African Republic
ChadNews
ChileNews
ChinaNews
ColombiaNews
CongoNews,
Dem.Rep.of
CongoNews,
Rep.of
Costa Rica News
Cote
d'Ivoire News
CroatiaNews
CubaNews
CyprusNews
Czech
Republic News
DenmarkNews
DjiboutiNews
DominicaNews
Dominican
Republic News
EcuadorNews
EgyptNews
El SalvadorNews
EritreaNews
EstoniaNews
EthiopiaNews
FijiNews
FinlandNews
FranceNews
GambiaNews
GeorgiaNews
GermanyNews
GhanaNews
GreeceNews
GreenlandNews
GuatemalaNews
GuineaNews
Guinea-BissauNews
GuyanaNews
HaitiNews
HondurasNews
Hong KongNews
HungaryNews
IcelandNews
IndiaNews
IndonesiaNews
IranNews
IraqNews
IrelandNews
IsraelNews
ItalyNews
JamaicaNews
JapanNews
JordanNews
KazakhstanNews
KenyaNews
KoreaNews,
North
KoreaNews,
South
KuwaitNews
KyrgyzstanNews
LaosNews
LatviaNews
LebanonNews
LiberiaNews
LibyaNews
LithuaniaNews
LuxembourgNews
MacedoniaNews
MadagascarNews
MalawiNews
MalaysiaNews
MaliNews
MaltaNews
MauritaniaNews
MauritiusNews
MexicoNews
MoldovaNews
MonacoNews
MongoliaNews
MontenegroNews
MoroccoNews
MozambiqueNews
MyanmarNews
NamibiaNews
NepalNews
NetherlandsNews
New ZealandNews
NicaraguaNews
NigerNews
NigeriaNews
NorwayNews
OmanNews
PakistanNews
PanamaNews
Papua
New GuineaNews
ParaguayNews
PeruNews
PhilippinesNews
PolandNews
PortugalNews
QatarNews
RomaniaNews
RussiaNews
RwandaNews
SamoaNews
San MarinoNews
Saudi ArabiaNews
SenegalNews
SerbiaNews
Sierra LeoneNews
SingaporeNews
SlovakiaNews
SloveniaNews
Solomon
IslandsNews
SomaliaNews
South AfricaNews
SpainNews
Sri LankaNews
SudanNews
SurinameNews
SwazilandNews
SwedenNews
SwitzerlandNews
SyriaNews
TajikistanNews
TanzaniaNews
ThailandNews
Timor, EastNews
TogoNews
TongaNews
Trinidad
and Tobago
TunisiaNews
TurkeyNews
TurkmenistanNews
UgandaNews
UkraineNews
UnitedArabEmiratesNews
United
KingdomNews
United
StatesNews
UruguayNews
UzbekistanNews
VanuatuNews
VaticanNews
VenezuelaNews
VietnamNews
YemenNews
ZambiaNews
ZimbabweNews
If you have concerns about international issues perhaps
you would like to contact US Mission to the UN:
Postal Address:
Permanent Mission of the United States to the United Nations
140 East 45th Street, New York, NY 10017, USA
Phone: (212) 415-4000
Fax: (212) 415-4443
E-mail: usa@un.int
Copyright © 2009