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Jamaican fisherman’s son will become the first black leader of the Queen’s elite Coldstream Guards 20 years after he flew to Britain to visit relatives but ended up joining the Army Kirtland Gill, 40, is set to become Regimental Sergeant Major – one of the most senior Army roles Currently a Warrant Officer Class 2, he … Read more
Champagne corks must have been popping in the offices of a number of law firms this week. The celebratory mood was epitomised perhaps by the first three words of a tweet from one law firm in the small hours of Wednesday. The three words in question were: ‘What a result.’ It was the kind of reaction … Read more
Lawyers who helped stop 23 criminals including rapists and killers being deported to Jamaica toasted their success after halting their removal, declaring ‘What a result’. The barristers were from a number of firms acting in tandem with campaign groups Movement for Justice and Detention Action. Solicitors from companies including Cranbrook Legal and Clarendon Park Chambers said they … Read more
He has been routinely hit with claims of ‘cultural appropriation’ for frequently attempting to speak in a fake ‘Jamaican’ accent. And Tom Hanks’ son Chet has yet again been slammed for impersonating what seemed to be Jamaican patois, an English-based creole language with West African influences. Taking to Instagram, the rapper, 30, shared a bizarre video … Read more
Madonna has been enjoying a family-filled getaway to Jamaica to ring in her 62nd birthday, which also includes her boyfriend Ahlamalik Williams. After sharing a number of fabulous photos from her party that included her mini-me daughter Lola, 23, the seven-time Grammy winner soaked up the spectacular beach with her four youngest children. The mother-of-six … Read more
First Dates’ Fred Sirieix reveals he’s postponed his Jamaican wedding until 2022 due to COVID-19… but insists he’s in ‘no rush’ to tie the knot By Laura Fox For Mailonline Published: 10:46 BST, 28 July 2020 | Updated: 10:47 BST, 28 July 2020 First Dates star Fred Sirieix has revealed his Jamaican wedding has been … Read more
During the darkest days of the Second World War, my grandfather volunteered to leave his home in Jamaica to put on a uniform and join the British army and the fight to eradicate Nazism and intolerance from Europe. Thousands of other boys and young men did the same, journeying from the Caribbean and many other … Read more
It’s a girl! Usain Bolt and girlfriend Kasi Bennett have their first child, says Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness in a congratulatory tweet Sprinter and eight-time Olympic gold medallist Usain Bolt and his long-time girlfriend Kasi Bennett welcomed their first child on Sunday The baby girl’s delivery was confirmed by Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness … Read more
Fitness guru Mr Motivator had to abandon a planned raffle of his Jamaican paradise resort after being accused of trying to scam entrants, it has emerged. The TV personality, real name Derrick Evans, 67, has recently returned to TV screens to keep Britain active with live workouts during the coronavirus lockdown. But he said he … Read more
James Bond fans can snap up this stunning Jamaican home in an estate where parts of the 007 film Live and Let Die were filmed for a mere $2m (£1.5m). Hummingbird Hall sits on the famous Rose Hall Great House Estate and boasts panoramic views of Montego Bay. The poppy fields scene where Roger Moore … Read more