The news that gold was found in Hanover triggered a gold rush to the parish. But high hopes of becoming rich would soon turn to disappointment. Treasure seekers would quickly discover that the substance found was pyrite, which has little economic value. So the gold rush to Hanover ended like in the movies.
Category: Politics
The chaotic US House of Representatives
The chaotic US House of Representatives
Is it the World Cup or the SOEs driving down crime in Jamaica?
Most people think the FIFA World Cup Finals are driving down crime and violence in Jamaica. Because there is nothing in the world, Jamaicans love more than soccer.
Crawford Supports Traffic Ticket Amnesty; Government Says No
The opposition spokesman on Education, Damion Crawford, has indicated that he supported the Ticket Amnesty taxi operators are demanding the Government grant them. But that will never happen. The Government needs the revenue.
Dr Tufton Scolded Jamaicans who rebuked George Wright for abusing a woman
Dr Tufton Scolded Jamaicans who rebuked George Wright for abusing a woman
PM Holness is expected to reshuffle his Cabinet soon
From all indications, and based on reports via Observer, Prime Minister Andrew Holness is getting ready to do a long overdue cabinet reshuffle by the end of December or early next year.
Georgia’s Secretary of State says the Warnock and Walker Senate race is headed to a runoff.
The hotly contested and divisive Georgia Senate race will be decided in a runoff on Dec. 6, 2022. Because non of the two top candidates, Warnock and Walker, will hit the required number of votes to be declared the winner.
PM launched into diatribe against those who seek to block development
At the opening of the new multimillion-dollar Yallahs Fire Station on Wednesday, October 26, 2022, Prime Minister Andrew Holness launched into a long diatribe against false prophets who are using poor people to stop development. In his remarks, Holness stated that the government's push for investment and development in St Thomas would benefit the people. … Continue reading PM launched into diatribe against those who seek to block development
Britton solicits help for Jamaica to stem the flow of illegal guns in the country
Jamaica has a huge illegal gun problem. More than half of the crimes committed in Jamaica involve using a gun. The problem is so bad that the British government calls on international partners of Jamaica to double their efforts in helping to stem the flow of illegal guns into the Island. The charge came from … Continue reading Britton solicits help for Jamaica to stem the flow of illegal guns in the country
Serani No Games goes Platinum
Serani had a hunch No Games would resonate with music lovers when the song was released in 2008. But he had no clues; fourteen years later, the song would continue to appeal to new audiences. On Friday, October 21, 2022, the song was certified platinum by the British phonographic Industry. To date, the song sold more than … Continue reading Serani No Games goes Platinum