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Jamaica

# jamaica - Thursday 13 June, 2013

Bolt back with a bang as he streaks home for fastest 200m of 2013

The Jamaican bounced back from his shock 100m loss last week with an impressive showing in the longer sprint.

# jamaica - Sunday 13 January, 2013

From TheJournal.ie 8-year-old girl shot dead in Jamaica Tragic

8-year-old girl shot dead in Jamaica

Imani Green, from Balham in south London, was visiting relatives with her mother at the time.

# jamaica - Wednesday 26 December, 2012

Sterling pledges his future to England

The 18-year-old Liverpool winger is also eligible to play for Jamaica.

# jamaica - Friday 26 October, 2012

From TheJournal.ie Hurricane Sandy kills 21 in Caribbean, takes aim at US Hurricane Sandy

Hurricane Sandy kills 21 in Caribbean, takes aim at US

Forecasters have warned that the massive hurricane could now merge with North American weather systems and morph into a powerful hybrid that US media have dubbed a “Frankenstorm.”

# jamaica - Thursday 25 October, 2012

From TheJournal.ie Hurricane Sandy strikes Cuba, Jamaica Hurricane Sandy This post contains images

Hurricane Sandy strikes Cuba, Jamaica

One person was killed in Jamaica while 1,700 people were evacuated in Santiago de Cuba as a precautionary measure.

# jamaica - Monday 27 August, 2012

Off the record: 5 sports stories you may have missed this weekend

Did you know the New York Jets’ season has ended for one fan already?

# jamaica - Saturday 18 August, 2012

Olympic Silver Medallist sprinter signed up by New England Patriots

The multi-talented athlete has prospered on the American Football field with University of Florida.

# jamaica - Thursday 16 August, 2012

Usain Bolt and Yohan Blake to go head to head… on the cricket field? Six Appeal This post contains videos

Usain Bolt and Yohan Blake to go head to head… on the cricket field?

The Sydney Sixers are looking to add some Jamaican gold to their line-up after the Melbourne Stars approached the 100m sprint champion

# jamaica - Wednesday 15 August, 2012

Here’s all you need to know about tonight’s international action

The Irish team’s group rivals, Germany, are in action, as they take on Argentina.

# jamaica - Saturday 11 August, 2012

Olympic Village: Day 15, wrap Review This post contains videos

Olympic Village: Day 15, wrap

There were mixed emotions for Team Ireland today, while Usain Bolt delivered another memorable performance.

More gold for Bolt as Jamaica smash relay record

Usain Bolt and co put in a stunning performance to break the world record at the event.

Sprint finish: Bolt not concerned with WR for track finale

“We’re just going to go out there and enjoy ourselves and run as fast as possible.” Seems like a solid plan.

# jamaica - Friday 10 August, 2012

Season’s Best time not enough for Irish Women’s 4x400m Relay Team to progress

Joanne Cuddihy ran an impressive leg to give Irish supporters hope but their time was four seconds off the finals pace.

Speed kings… and queens: Jamaica target another medal haul

The Caribbean island’s fastest men and women will be in action in their respective 4x100 metre events tonight

# jamaica - Thursday 9 August, 2012

No relay dilemma for Bolt as Jamaica bow out

The Jamaican team failed to qualify from their 4x400m relay Olympic heat today.

# jamaica - Saturday 4 August, 2012

Olympic Breakfast: Team Ireland dream of a medal by midday

Aileen Morrison is the first Irish hopeful up before track and field action at Olympic Park takes centre stage.

# jamaica - Tuesday 31 July, 2012

From The Daily Edge Snoop Dogg says he’s now officially known as Snoop Lion Reincarnation This post contains videos

Snoop Dogg says he’s now officially known as Snoop Lion

The rapper has also said he’s making an entire album with no rap, just reggae.

# jamaica - Sunday 29 July, 2012

From TheJournal.ie PHOTOS: Farmer creates maze in the shape of Usain Bolt A-maze-ing

PHOTOS: Farmer creates maze in the shape of Usain Bolt

It’s a far cry from Usain Bolt-shaped mazes we were reared…

# jamaica - Wednesday 25 July, 2012

Usain Bolt: ‘This will be the moment. This will be the year. This is my time.’

Despite a surprisingly rocky road to London, the fastest man alive reckons he’ll make history in east London in the coming weeks.

# jamaica - Tuesday 17 July, 2012

Blake: Friendship with Bolt will endure, despite Olympic rivalry

The pair go head-to-head in London next month for the title of ‘fastest man in the world.’

# jamaica - Wednesday 11 July, 2012

From TheJournal.ie Caribbean parasite named after Bob Marley Jammin'

Caribbean parasite named after Bob Marley

It was definitely a compliment, according to the scientist who came up with the idea.

# jamaica - Tuesday 10 July, 2012

Usain Bolt fit to defend his titles at London Olympics

The 25-year-old had a tight hamstring at the Olympic trials, but he’s set to resume training next week.

# jamaica - Wednesday 6 June, 2012

From Business ETC Denis O’Brien’s Digicel hits profits of more that $1bn Denis O'Brien

Denis O’Brien’s Digicel hits profits of more that $1bn

It’s the first time the telecoms group has reached profits of this level. It operates across the Caribbean, Central America and the Pacific.

# jamaica - Sunday 6 May, 2012

Like lightning: Bolt records fastest time of the year

The 25-year-old recorded a time of 9.82 seconds at the Kingston meet, as he prepares for the Olympics.

# jamaica - Wednesday 18 April, 2012

Bolt out to become ‘a living legend’

The 100m and 200m world record holder has set his sights no lower than achieving total domination at this summer’s Olympic Games.

# jamaica - Saturday 31 March, 2012

Right on track: Sprinter Paul Hession talks Olympics, Sonia and that man Bolt

To do well in London, the Irish track star will need to stay as close as humanly possible to the Gold Medallist from Jamaica.

# jamaica - Thursday 8 March, 2012

From The Daily Edge Prince Harry’s blue blood suede shoes? Royal Reggae

Prince Harry’s blue blood suede shoes?

More British royal-watching sparked as Harry shows off his reggae dancing skills in Kingston, Jamaica while sporting some trendy blue suede shoes.

# jamaica - Tuesday 6 March, 2012

From The Daily Edge Watch: Prince Harry beats the fastest man on earth Usain Bolt Race Of His Life This post contains videos

Watch: Prince Harry beats the fastest man on earth Usain Bolt

Although the Jamaican sprinter seemed to give the Prince a bit of an easy ride in the 100m dash…

# jamaica - Wednesday 15 February, 2012

From The Daily Edge Video: Naked couples tie the knot in mass beach wedding No Frills This post contains videos

Video: Naked couples tie the knot in mass beach wedding

“It was beautiful. It was like a fairytale,” said one nude newlywed.

# jamaica - Friday 30 December, 2011

From TheJournal.ie Anger over economy sees incumbent government lose power in Jamaica Jamaica

Anger over economy sees incumbent government lose power in Jamaica

Four years after she lost power, Portia Simpson Miller is set to return as Prime Minister with the incumbent Andrew Holness on the way out.

From TheJournal.ie The 9 at 9: Friday 9 At 9

The 9 at 9: Friday

Nine things you need to know this morning…

# jamaica - Sunday 25 December, 2011

From The Daily Edge Bumper Sitdown Sunday: 12 deadly reads for Christmas Sitdown Sunday

Bumper Sitdown Sunday: 12 deadly reads for Christmas

A special double edition of the very best writing from around the web.

# jamaica - Monday 26 September, 2011

From TheJournal.ie Jamaican prime minister set to resign to prevent ruling party rebellion Jamaica

Jamaican prime minister set to resign to prevent ruling party rebellion

Bruce Golding has been under growing pressure since his handling of a 2009 extradition case involving a major Jamaican drug dealer.

# jamaica - Wednesday 24 August, 2011

Meet the stars of this year’s Athletics World Championships Study Up This post contains images

Meet the stars of this year’s Athletics World Championships

The 2011 World Athletics Championships begin this Saturday in Daegu, South Korea. Get to know the athletes who’ll likely be providing the week’s most compelling storylines.

# jamaica - Monday 14 March, 2011

From Business ETC O’Brien to sell Digicel firms to world’s richest man Digicel

O’Brien to sell Digicel firms to world’s richest man

Denis O’Brien’s Honduras and El Salvador telecommunications businesses are to be acquired by Mexican businessman Carlos Slim – recently named as the world’s richest man by Forbes.