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First reported 7 hours ago - Updated 7 hours ago - 1 reports

Chester in mourning after 11-year-old struck killed

cscharr@delcotimes.com @cindyscharr CHESTER - A large stuffed bear, balloons and flowers mark the site where young Rastafari Covert was struck and killed while walking home Monday afternoon.The 11-year-old city youth died after being struck by a vehicle ... [Published Big News Network - 7 hours ago]

Entities: Rastafari, Covert, Police

First reported 18 hours ago - Updated 18 hours ago - 1 reports

Jamaican ganja activists plan road to law reform

(CNS): An organisation seeking to decriminalize the use of ganja in Jamaica is planning an international conference for September to urge more people to support the cause and push for the repeal the laws against its use. "We need to stand up for our ... [Published Cayman News Service - 18 hours ago]

Entities: Legalization, Jamaica, Activism

First reported Jun 17 2013 - Updated Jun 17 2013 - 1 reports

Rosie O'Donnell Sells Her Star Island Mansion for $16.5 Million

It truly is an end of an era. Rosie O'Donnell is no longer a resident of Star Island. The comedienne first bought the historic home back in 1999 for $6.75 million from a marijuana-loving church, and sold it recently for nearly $10 million more.As chronicled ... [Published Miami New Times - Jun 17 2013]

Entities: Rosie O'Donnell, Rastafari, Grouper, Coptic Orthodox Church

First reported Jun 17 2013 - Updated Jun 17 2013 - 1 reports

Dagga a means of survival in Transkei

Port St. Johns – Dagga remains an illegal substance in South Africa but an artist in the former Transkei says the plant leads to productivity.Phumelele Lovisa uses his art and spoken word performance to break the stereotype associated with marijuana and ... [Published ENCA - Jun 17 2013]

Entities: Rastafari, Reefer, Illegal

First reported Jun 15 2013 - Updated Jun 15 2013 - 1 reports

Millennium Council

Don't penalise people for using ganja Lord Gifford

Exploring the scientific benefits and commercial opportunities of marijuana will be high on the agenda at the upcoming International Cannabis Conference (ICC).Chairman of the Ganja Law Reform Coalition (GLRC), Paul Chang, said the conference, slated for ... [Published Jamaica Gleaner - Jun 15 2013]

Entities: Paul Chang, Lord Anthony Gifford, Millennium Council, Rastafari, Rastafari Movement

First reported Jun 15 2013 - Updated Jun 15 2013 - 1 reports

International Monetary Fund

"Legalise or criminalise ganja" - says lobby group

Marijuana lobbyists have issued an appeal to have the drug legalised or decriminalised, as the country is missing out on great economic benefits.The Ganja Law Reform Coalition (GLRC) and the Millennium Council of RasTafari Houses in Jamaica, held a press ... [Published RJR News Online - Jun 15 2013]

Entities: Millennium Council, International Monetary Fund, Jamaica, Cannabis, Rastafari

First reported Jun 12 2013 - Updated Jun 12 2013 - 1 reports

Bocas del Toro delivers the Key to the City in honor a great Pan African leader

Panama Rastafari Alliance and the Executive Secretary of Black Ethnicity in conjunction with the Municipality of Bocas del Toro, delivered on May 30 th , Black Ethnicity Day in Panama The Key to the City of Bocas del Toro to Dr Julius Garvey in honor ... [Published PR Caribbean - Jun 12 2013]

Entities: Marcus Garvey, Bocas del Toro (Panama), Rastafari, Panama

First reported Jun 11 2013 - Updated Jun 11 2013 - 1 reports

Lessons on Rastafarianism

“The Rastafari Movement and its Presence in Ethiopia” was the topic of discussion at the Italian Cultural Institute on June 1st. The event was filled with different activities such as a short conference, a film screening and a concert.Ras Tewelde was ... [Published Capital Ethiopia - Jun 11 2013]

Entities: Ethiopia, Rastafari, Rastafari Movement

First reported Jun 09 2013 - Updated Jun 09 2013 - 1 reports

Rastafari exhibition: The spiritual self journey

Walking into the circular bamboo tabernacle, the thatched roof, mud floor at the Institute of Jamaica (IOJ), Kingston, one is transported into such a voyage of revelation.The temple of the Most High begins with the body which houses our life, the essence ... [Published Jamaica Gleaner - Jun 09 2013]

Entities: Rastafari, Rastafari Movement, Jamaica, Marcus Garvey

First reported Jun 08 2013 - Updated Jun 08 2013 - 1 reports

Senior Rastafarian says no to repealing buggery law

AT LEAST one prominent member of the Rastafarian community has declared a willingness to stand up with those church leaders who have been declaring their opposition to the gay lobby and are staunchly opposing a proposal to change the buggery law.Respected ... [Published Jamaica Gleaner - Jun 08 2013]

Entities: Rastafari Movement, Homosexuality, Rastafari

First reported May 31 2013 - Updated May 31 2013 - 1 reports

Africa: African Liberation Day 2013 - Reflecting on the Past and Planning to Accelerate Full Unification of the Peoples

While the heads of state busied themselves with neo-liberal discourses about 'poverty reduction and governance' at last week's AU Summit, the intellectuals, activists, artists and writers focused on acceleration of the full unification of the peoples ... [Published AllAfrica.com - May 31 2013]

Entities: Rastafari, African Union, Hilary Beckles, Acceleration

First reported May 31 2013 - Updated May 31 2013 - 1 reports

African Liberation Day 2013

cc T DWhile the heads of state busied themselves with neo-liberal discourses about ‘poverty reduction and governance’ at last week’s AU Summit, the intellectuals, activists, artists and writers focused on acceleration of the full unification of the peoples ... [Published Pambazuka News - May 31 2013]

Entities: Rastafari, African Union, Organization of African Unity, Kofi Anyidoho

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"The Government has shown some sympathy to some decriminalization measures and expunging from criminal records but, as in all things, things don't happen until the people move and this conference will be a valuable tool for agitation" Gifford added

Jamaican ganja activists plan road to law reform [Published Cayman News Service - 18 hours ago]

(If you are the type who enjoys debates and discussion, search "Sam Harris Deepak Chopra Debate Does God Have A Future" on Youtube. That should keep you entertained for a while

Uyboco: Belief, unbelief and that little comma in between [Published Sun Star Network - Jun 13 2013]

As Una puts it, "We live in St Thomas because it is the most organic."

'Here Come The Kings': Morgan Heritage delivers new album [Published Jamaica Gleaner - Jun 12 2013]

Through the rustic, nature-inspired and spiritually connected pieces of art, worship, and music, Trott said the exposition would "highlight the contributions of Rastafari to the Jamaican society and the world, while at the same time revealing the response of the Jamaican society towards the movement."

Rastafari exhibition: The spiritual self journey [Published Jamaica Gleaner - Jun 09 2013]

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TfL Now Offering Free Hugs At Victoria Station [Published BuzzFeed - Latest - May 23 2013] Tube staff at Victoria Station are there to hold you. "I know you've got to work. No, I know you don't want to. It's OK. You're gonna be OK. I'll be here on your way home too." Via: reddit.com Not just optional. Encouraged! Ah, that's ...
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