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Jamaican Officials: Alleged Drug Kingpin Caught

By Emily SchmallJun 23rd 2010 – 8:20AM
The Jamaica Gleaner / AP

The Jamaica Gleaner / AP

(June 23) -- Jamaican authorities say they have captured alleged drug kingpin Christopher "Dudus" Coke at a checkpoint on the island, ending a five-week manhunt that pitted poor residents of the capital against police and soldiers and left more than 70 dead. Coke, 41, is wanted in the U.S. on drug and weapon trafficking...

In Coke's Old Jamaica Digs, Unease and Anger Prevail

By Emily SchmallJun 3rd 2010 – 6:37PM
Emily Schmall for AOL News

Emily Schmall for AOL News

KINGSTON, Jamaica (June 3) -- Like the rest of Jamaica, the neighborhood of Tivoli Gardens is in a state of suspense as soldiers continue their manhunt for Christopher "Dudus" Coke. Four days of pitched battle last week left dozens dead and hundreds arrested, but Coke is still at large and his neighbors are claiming the...

Bruce golding News From the Web

  • 05/14/12 People's Party wins in Jamaican Election Source: Arizona Informant - Phoenix AZ Another four years was needed to make it happen, but "woman time" has arrived in this Caribbean nation.
  • 05/04/12 Golding backs minister on oversight panel Source: Stabroek News - Guyana (Jamaica Observer) Prime Minister Bruce Golding says the oversight panel appointed by Transport and Works Minister Dr Omar Davies to oversee three major Government projects does not undermine the role of the contractor general who had expressed concerns about the contractual procedures relating to the projects.

Background on Bruce golding

Orette Bruce Golding MP (born 5 December 1947) served as Prime Minister of Jamaica from 11 September 2007 to 23 October 2011. He is a member of the Jamaica Labour Party.

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