Sean Paul cancels Maldives concert

December 30, 2014 in Regional

KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaican Dancehall artiste Sean Paul has cancelled a New Year’s gig in the Maldives amid death threats. Sean Paul, whose given name is Sean Paul Henriques, issued a statement to the media Monday. “Unfortunately, the world has reached a point where cyber threats must...

Hurst: No hiring or firing in 2015

December 24, 2014 in Regional

ST JOHN’S, Antigua – Chief of Staff Lionel “Max” Hurst said the government will not be taking on any new hires for 2015, but adds that no workers will be fired either. Hurst said that was the commitment made at the last meeting of Cabinet for...

Jamaican National Jailed For Fake U.S. Passport

December 24, 2014 in Regional

News Americas, PHILADELPHIA, PA, Tues. Dec. 23, 2014: A 42-year-old Jamaican national will spend the next eight months in prison followed by three years of supervised release for obtaining a U.S. passport through fraudulent statements. Wayne Christopher Morgan was sentenced Friday some six months after he...