Prince William expresses ‘profound sorrow’ over slavery in Jamaica speech
Published 1 hour ago Related Topics Platinum Jubilee of Elizabeth II The Duke of Cambridge has spoken of his “profound sorrow” over slavery during a speech at a dinner in […]
Muslims accept funeral ban
BY ARTHUR HALL Editor-at-large halla@jamaicaobserver.com Tuesday, March 02, 2021 http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/apps/pbcsi.dll/storyimage/JO/20210302/ARTICLE/303029952/AR/0/AR-303029952.jpg&maxh=332&maxw=504 MEMBERS of at least one Muslim community in Jamaica are prepared to observe the Government’s two-week ban on burials, even though this goes against a key tenet of their faith. Tariq Azeem, missionary for the Ahmadiyya Muslim community in Jamaica, […]
JAMAICA: Beacon of the day | Arnett Gardens resident, booted by UWI, earns first degree in family
Jamaica Beacon BEACON OF THE DAY NEWS January 1, 2021 Tianna Murray, who grew up in a single-parent household in the inner-city community of Arnett Gardens in Kingston, was de-registered […]
‘Trust in God, but tie your camel’ : Preparing for another world war
Tariq Azeem Tuesday, January 28, 2020 5 Comments Today’s interconnected world will result in effects across the globe whenever there is conflict. I don’t wish to sound too pessimistic, […]
We call anti-migrant hostility ‘right-wing extremism’ on the streets, but what about when it comes from the state?
Recent deportations to Jamaica are proving that it’s still open season on immigrant communities, or anyone perceived to be from one Richard Sudan @richardsudan The Independent Voices The hostile atmosphere […]
Ahmadiyya Muslim Community honored with Jamaica street renaming
By Carlotta Mohamed Enlarge this image Courtesy of Grodenchik’s office (From l. to r.) City Councilman Barry Grodenchik alongside City Councilman Rory Lancman, state Assemblyman David Weprin, Imam Mahmood Kauser […]
Work Hard, Play Hard Summer Camp 2018 – Mahdi Mosque, Jamaica
Umair Khan Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat Jamaica launched its first Summer Youth camp, called “Work Hard, Play Hard Summer Camp” on 9 July 2018. The purpose of this summer camp […]
In Jah we trust: how Reggae spread the Rasta word
A new album looks at the close links between the Rastafari religion and reggae music Bob Marley: his popularity spread the Rasta gospel. Photograph: Peter Still/Redferns Jim Carroll Thu, […]