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Travel Advisory For Jamaica Issued In United States
The United States government issued a travel advisory for Jamaica due to a recent rash of murders and other violent crimes.
Jamaica Declares State Of Emergency In 9 Parishes To Combat Violent Crime
HipHopWired Featured Video Jamaica has declared a State of Emergency order across nine of its 14 parishes in an effort to combat violent crimes. Prime Minister Andrew Holness issued the order in a public address on Wednesday (Dec. 7) ahead of the holiday season, stating that glaring issues are ramping up across the island nation. Prime Minister Holmes spoke at a press conference at his office in St. Andrew on Tuesday (Dec. 6) and made the States of Public Emergency (SOE) announcement but the order does not extend across the entire island. From the Jamaica Information Service website: The Prime Minister said that the Government will continue to build the capacity of the security forces to respond to threats of violence. He said that the tactical effectiveness and efficiency of the police fo...
Kick From Kingston: Leon Edwards Defeats UFC Welterweight Champ Kamaru Usman
Written By D.L. Chandler , Senior Editor Posted 2 mins ago @dlchandler123 D.L. Chandler is a veteran of the Washington D.C. metro writing scene, working as a journalist, reporter, and culture critic. Initially freelancing at iOne Digital in 2010, he officially joined the iOne team in 2017 where he currently works as a Senior Editor for Cassius Life and Hip-Hop Wired. D.L. covers a variety of topics including breaking news, politics, Hip-Hop music and culture, fashion, and Black history. He currently heads the SPIRIT.ED column for Cassius Life, which focuses on adult beverages and their history. D.L. has worked in the past for MTV News, Billboard, and several other publications. His first big break in journalism came with the now-defunct Politically Black in 1999, the nation’s first B...
Drake Offers To Buy Toronto Jamaican Patty Restaurant Due To Close
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Ronald Martinez / Getty It is no secret Drake has an affinity for Jamaican culture. This week he proves it again by offering to buy a Toronto patty spot is about to close their doors. As per Hype Beast the self proclaimed 6 God is stepping up not only for his city but for mom and pop businesses. On Thursday, February 24 Randy’s Take Out Limited posted to their social media accounts announcing that they would be closing their doors effectively Saturday, February 26. “Due to a variety of issues, including years of endless Metrolinx construction, 2 years of COVID, labour shortages, and aging owners, we have decided to close our doors and re-evaluate our next steps going forward” the post read. “Our family business is proud to have been a staple here, in...
Jamaica vs Mexico betting offers: World Cup qualifier free bets
JAMAICA host Mexico in the early hours of tomorrow in a key World Cup qualifying match, with the Reggae Boyz needing a win to keep up their hopes of reaching Qatar. If you’re looking to bet on this match, you should check out the various Jamaica vs Mexico free bets we’ve found, the best of which we’ve listed below. How to claim Jamaica vs Mexico free bets Claiming the World Cup qualifying free bets is a simple process which we have laid out below. Choose your offers from our comprehensive list below Click the link to go to the bookmaker offer Sign up to the bookmaker with your details including age and address Deposit and bet the qualifying amount on the sportsbook Claim the free bets to use on their sportsbook Betfred Jamaica vs Mexico betting offer: Bet £10 get £60 in bonuses Make your w...
Jamaica vs Mexico prediction: World Cup qualifying betting tips, odds and free bet
MEXICO travel to Jamaica for their World Cup qualifier, with the Mexicans already looking good for automatic qualification for Qatar. Match Info Date: Friday, January 28th Kick-Off: 12:00am GMT, National Stadium Independence Park, Kingston Bet £10 Get £50 in bonuses with bet365 Min deposit requirement. Free Bets are paid as Bet Credits and are available for use upon settlement of qualifying bets. Min odds, bet and payment method exclusions apply. Returns exclude Bet Credits stake. Time limits and T&Cs apply. Jamaica vs Mexico predictions Mexico go into this fixture in third place and look like strong contenders to qualify for the 2022 World Cup. Jamaica, on the other hand, are struggling and currently sit seven points away from a playoff place. Aside from the fact that Mexico’s u...
Robbie Shakespeare Of Pioneering Reggae Duo Sly and Robbie Has Died
HipHopWired Featured Video CLOSE Source: Frans Schellekens / Getty Robbie Shakespeare, one-half of the pioneering reggae duo, Sly and Robbie, has died. Shakespeare was a noted bassist who worked alongside fellow reggae legends such as Bob Marley and Peter Tosh while lending his talents to other musicians such as The Rolling Stones and more. Born Robert Warren Dale Shakespeare in East Kingston, Jamaica, on September 27, 1953, Shakespeare got his start early on as his family’s home was a hub for many Jamaican artists and musicians according to a 2012 interview with United Reggae. In the piece, Shakespeare revealed that he learned the art of bass playing from Aston “Family Man” Barrett, sticking close to his mentor before he went on to become a bassist for The Wailers. It was around the mid-1...
Asisat Oshoala, Onome Ebi join Super Falcons for Portuguese showdown
Officials have disclosed that skipper Asisat Oshoala and experienced defender Onome Ebi have overcome visa hitches and should feature for the Super Falcons against Portugal Sunday in continuation of the Summer Series in Texas, USA. Both players missed the Falcons opening game against Jamaica, which the African champions lost 1-0 Thursday. Belarus-based central defender Ebi, for one, will be expected to bring her vast experience to bear on a defence that coach Randy Waldrum described as “disorganised” against the Reggae Queens of Jamaica. Waldrum said Ebi and Ohale were the main anchors of the Super Falcons back four. The Falcons have suffered several withdrawals for this invitational tournament due to injury and visa hitches. Get more stories like this on Twitter You Deserve to Make Money ...
Rootsland Forges a Future at Reggae Sunsplash Festival
<span class="localtime" data-ltformat="F j, Y | g:ia" data-lttime="2021-04-12T21:01:51+00:00“>April 12, 2021 | 5:01pm ET Listen via Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google | Stitcher | Radio Public | Breaker | Pocket Casts | RSS Presented by Consequence of Sound and Voice Boxx Studios, Rootsland is a weekly docuseries podcast that explores the story of two friends who take a musical and spiritual journey from the suburbs of Long Island to the streets of Kingston, Jamaica. Today, host Henry “K” Karyo concludes Season 1: “Reggae, Junkie, Jew” with a more meditative chapter. Related Video Jamaica’s Reggae Sunsplash Festival is essentially a less organized version of Woodstock — the same amount of love, only with more weed. On paper, five days of reggae...
Rootsland Podcast to Explore the True Story of Reggae
Subscrube: Spotify | Stitcher | Pocket Casts | RSS In celebration of Bob Marley’s 76th birthday as well as Black History Month, Consequence of Sound is proud to present Rootsland, a new podcast series that explores the story of two friends who take a musical and spiritual journey from the suburbs of Long Island to the streets of Kingston, Jamaica. Beginning Monday, February 15th, host Henry “K” Kayro will share stories that take listeners across myriad landscapes that span styles, genres, and exotic locales. At the center of these adventures is Henry, a disillusioned justice major at American University, and Brian, an aspiring singer, two souls navigating the world of reggae music from label to location. “Our mission was to create a podcast where the only thing more captivating than the m...
US election: Kamala Harris calls Joe Biden
California Senator Kamala Harris has congratulated Joe Biden. The running mate called Joe by phone after Biden’s projection as winner. Harris, in sporty wear, said: “We did it Joe, you gonna be the next President of the United States”. We did it, @JoeBiden. pic.twitter.com/oCgeylsjB4 — Kamala Harris (@KamalaHarris) November 7, 2020 The lawmaker would become Vice President if Biden is officially declared winner. It would be a major win against racial and gender barriers in American politics. The 56-year-old is a daughter of immigrants from India and Jamaica. Harris will be the first woman, the first Black person, the first Indian American and the first Asian American to hold the office. She will also be the first graduate of a historically Black College and first member of a black sorority ...
Andrey Arshavin: Moses is a strong character for Russian championship
Former Russian attacking midfielder Andrey Arshavin says Victor Moses’ arrival has strengthened Spartak Moscow and expects him to help the club this season. Moses scored his first goal in Russian football as Spartak Moscow thrashed their hosts Krasnodar 3 – 0 last weekend. The former Nigerian international was also involved in the Moscow derby against CSKA eight days ago. Speaking on the impact of Moses on Spartak Moscow since his arrival, Arshavin who also played for the club during his days, said Moses is a strong character for the Russian championship and has improved the team. “I think it was clear that this is a strong footballer for our championship. Moses has strengthened the necessary position for Spartak.” Andrey Arshavin said “I remember how he played for Wigan against us. He pla...
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