Jamaica

Honduran Fisherman to Face Trial

Joliver Mejara, one of the injured Honduran fishermen involved in the recent shooting incident with the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) Coast Guard was remanded in custody yesterday, when he appeared in the Corporate Area Resident Magistrate’s Court. Mr. Mejara, who was shot in his leg, pleaded not guilty to breaches of the Fishing Act and […]

Jamaican – Honduran Ministers Talk

The Honduran Government confirmed for the Jamaican Foreign Affairs Ministry that the Captain of the Honduran fishing vessel involved in the altercation with Jamaican coast guards was killed during the incident. Honduran Foreign Minister, Mario Canahuati, had a telephone conversation with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Minister of Jamaica, Dr. Ken Baugh, […]