JAMAICA

Jamaica shuns gays [International Gay and Lesbian Travel Association is concerned].
P127 (v17n2)(March 10, 1999): 28 (13cm.)
Janet Jackson in the doghouse [for releasing a duet with "Rastafarian DJ Beenie Man from Jamaica"; DJ Beenie Man is known in Jamaica for his hatred of gays, and attacks on gay men increase after a live performance; other details].
P155 (v20n6)(Sept. 11, 2002): 25 (18cm.)
Way back in Jamaica [report on virulent homophobia in Jamaican society; mention of formation of support group, Jamaica Forum for Lesbians, All-Sexuals and Gays, the number of members of which "is very small and probably won't be growing much any time soon"; examples of homophobic behaviors given].
P168 (v22n3)(April 21, 2004): 29 (26cm.)
Reggae not so gay [growing backlash in several countries in recent months against a number of named reggae and Rastafarian singers whose homophobic lyrics attack gays and encourage violence against them; details].
P171 (v22n6)(Sept. 15, 2004): 23 (22cm.)