Marlon James becomes first Jamaican to win Man Booker prize
Author's reggae- and drug-infused novel 'A Brief History of Seven Killings' takes coveted British prize
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Author's reggae- and drug-infused novel 'A Brief History of Seven Killings' takes coveted British prize
David Cameron faces calls from political leaders in the Caribbean to make amends for Britain's role in slave trade
Legalizing marijuana could give Jamaica’s struggling economy a boost, but some question who stands to benefit most
The US is struggling with how to curb China's man-made bases, without getting in the middle of a larger dispute
President's official visit to the Caribbean nation should provoke a reassessment of disastrous IMF policies
Island nation legalizes possession of two ounces of pot, use of the plant for religious purposes
Human Rights Watch says LGBT community faces recriminations, often lives in a state of fear
Smoking of ganja and use for medical purposes will be allowed under amendment to country’s Dangerous Drugs Act
After a 12-year hiatus, the Jamaican bobsled team is back, and 46-year-old driver Winston Watts says they're no joke
Analysts say reparations request unlikely to be met, but move could have larger political benefits — or repercussions