Currently, Jamaica's hot topic is the issue of the extradition of Christopher "Dudus" Coke, which emerged mid last year. His US extradtition was a battle for Jamaica's prime minister, Bruce Golding, who fought the US on the basis of illegitimate evidence. After Dudus' extradition, the people in Tivoli, Jamaica, who support his return and freedom, worked to fight off security forces who looked to arrest Dudus, resulting in violence, unrest and a high death toll.
Now, two years after the issue, Golding is still fighting legally regarding Dudus, with American law firm, Manatt, Phelps & Phillips in the "Manatt/Dudus Enquiry".
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The Jamaica Gleaner and the Jamaica Observer are both heavily covering the story surrounding a reggae recording artist's involvement in drug trafficking. Buju, the Jamaican recording sensation whose album won best reggae album yesterday, "Has been accused of conspiring with two associates to buy a shipment of cocaine from an undercover officer," according to the Gleaner. His trial will take place in the next couple of weeks. His fans prayed for his "deliverance" in vain.
After two years, the case finally comes to a close with the jury finding Buju Banton guilty on three counts involving possession, distribution and trafficking of cocaine. His attorney is attempting to appeal the verdict, most saying without luck.
Jamaica's Reggae Boyz' are on their way to the FIFA under-17 World Cup that will take place in Mexico. The young team beat Honduras in the quarter-finals, 2-1.
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