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KINGSTON, Jamaica:  At a press conference last week Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago, Patrick Manning, gave his commitment to fulfill his country's obligations under the liquefied natural gas (LNG) project, which was reached with the Jamaican government some two years ago. read more.. |
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| KINGSTON, Jamaica: Jamaica's World Junior 200-metre record holder Usain Bolt has rejected talk of him still acting like a kid and not taking the track and field business seriously. read more.. |
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| KINGSTON, Jamaica: As part of its thrust to transform Jamaica’s image, the Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) has launched a communications campaign tagged “Today’s Jamaica Means Business”. read more.. |
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KINGSTON, Jamaica (JIS):  Jamaican Minister of Health, Horace Dalley has reiterated his call for violence prevention and peace, in light of the rising incidences of violence and crime occurring in sections of the island. The Minister made the call at the launch of the Peace Month activities read more.. |
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| MONTEGO BAY, Jamaica: The Air Jamaica Jazz and Blues Festival, held in Montego Bay, Jamaica, January 25 to 27, continues to boost the Jamaican economy. The festival accommodated about 30,000 patrons over the three days. read more.. |
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| England (Reuters), LONDON: Anti-terrorism police on Thursday arrested one of Britain's most controversial Muslim figures, Jamaica-born Abu Izzadeen, who was watched by millions on television last year heckling Home Secretary John Reid at a public meeting. read more.. |
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| Jamaica (JIS), KINGSTON: Executive Director of the Jamaica Local Organising Committee for Cricket World Cup 2007, Robert Bryan has said that the performance of the West Indies cricket team is the key to the support level of Jamaica's Yellow Package. read more.. |
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| (Reuters), UNITED NATIONS: Angela King, a former UN official for women's equality from Jamaica, has died, and Secretary General Ban Ki-moon said on Tuesday she will "be mourned with profound affection and respect" around the world. read more.. |
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USA, WASHINGTON:  The Secretary General of the Organization of American States, José Miguel Insulza, on a two-day offical visit to Jamaica, has underscored the OAS's continued commitment to the promotion of social and economic development, democracy and security in the hemisphere. read more.. |
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| KINGSTON, Jamaica (JIS): Commissioner of Police, Lucius Thomas is encouraging citizens to play their part in helping to rid the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) of corrupt members by reporting incidents of police corruption. read more.. |
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LONDON, England (JIS):  Jamaican National Security Minister, Dr Peter Phillips has emphasised that the increased security measures to tackle crime in Montego Bay would not affect that city's tourism product. "There is right now a very significant police presence in Montego Bay," he said. read more.. |
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| ROAD TOWN, BVI: Acting Chief Immigration Officer in the British Virgin Islands, Malvern Brathwaite, said immigration surveillance officers and members of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force are continuing their search to locate 27-year-old Coy Robinson of Jamaica. read more.. |
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| NEW YORK, USA: Embarking on what is expected to be a fruitful season, Jamaican sprinter Sheri-Ann Brooks will turn her attention to the Millrose Games – IAAF indoor permit, which celebrates the 100th edition of the meeting at Madison Square Garden on Friday 2 February. read more.. |
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| KINGSTON, Jamaica (JIS): The Jamaican cabinet on Tuesday received a five-point strategised business plan from the Chief Executive Officer of Air Jamaica, Michael Conway and Chairman of the Board, Owen K. Melhado. read more.. |
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KINGSTON, Jamaica (JIS):  While addressing a monthly investment forum, Jamaican Minister of Finance and Planning, Dr Omar Davies said that the growth of the country's economy remains positive for 2007 despite a number of fiscal challenges experienced in 2006. read more.. |
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| OKLAHOMA, USA: He has not raced competitively in 10 months, but American sprint legend Maurice Greene said before the year comes to an end he expects to break the men's 100m world record of 9.77 seconds, set by Jamaican Asafa Powell. read more.. |
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| KINGSTON, Jamaica (AFP): Jamaica's Asafa Powell, the 100m world record-holder, won his 400m heat here Saturday but finished only fourth overall in his 2007 season debut at the Grace Jackson Invitational Track Meet. read more.. |
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| KINGSTON, Jamaica (JIS): The Jamaican House of Representatives passed the Proceeds of Crime Act on Wednesday, following a suspended debate that began last year, and simultaneously approved the report of the joint select committee, read more.. |
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KINGSTON, Jamaica (JIS):  Jamaican Prime Minister, Portia Simpson Miller, speaking last weekend, sees a positive outlook for the country's tourism industry based on the present levels of visit and stop over arrivals as well as the broadening of the accommodations sector. read more.. |
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| BOSTON, USA: Former Jamaican 200-metre champion, Steve Mullings, will kick-start his 2007 campaign when he competes in the men's 60m dash at this weekend's Boston Indoor Games, the first major meeting in the North American indoor season. read more.. |
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| KINGSTON, Jamaica (Reuters): Jamaican police cordoned off parts of Montego Bay on Thursday and called up extra officers while troops went on alert after a series of murders rattled the Caribbean country's premier tourist city. read more.. |
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| KINGSTON, Jamaica (JIS): The Jamaican Ministry of Health continues to remain confident that the malaria outbreak is under control, according to Minister of Information and Development, Donald Buchanan. read more.. |
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KINGSTON, Jamaica (JIS):  Jamaican Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator Anthony Hylton, said during the State of the Nation Debate, that the United Nations system must be reformed to make it more accountable and responsive to the interests and concerns of all its member states. read more.. |
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| KINGSTON, Jamaica: World record holder, Asafa Powell and Commonwealth Games 200-metres champion, Sherone Simpson, head the list of competitors vying for the Jamaican 46th National Sportsman and Sportswoman of the Year awards for 2006. read more.. |
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| MANDEVILLE, Jamaica (JIS): With a little over 50 days to go before Cricket World Cup (CWC) 2007 begins, Executive Director of the Local Organising Committee, Robert Bryan is urging Jamaicans to come together in a united way, to ensure the success of the event. read more.. |
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| KINGSTON, Jamaica (JIS): Executive Director of the Jamaica Local Organizing Committee (LOC) for the ICC Cricket World Cup, Robert Bryan, has said that Sabina Park and the multipurpose stadium in Trelawny were "ready for action". read more.. |
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| KINGSTON, Jamaica (JIS): Some 300 customs officers in Jamaica are being trained to bolster border control operations, as the island prepares to host the upcoming ICC Cricket World Cup 2007. read more.. |
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| LONDON, England: Jamaican international Deon Burton, a former Derby County striker might be on his way out from Sheffield Wednesday, following the signing of Leon Clarke. Wednesday is said to be packed with a selection of strikers. read more.. |
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KINGSTON, Jamaica (JIS):  The Jamaican House of Representatives this week approved a Resolution moved by Dr Omar Davies, Minister of Finance, to designate Insurance Brokers and Insurance Intermediaries as financial institutions for the purpose of the Money Laundering Act. read more.. |
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| LAS VEGAS, USA: Coffee Pacifica, Inc. has announced that, pursuant an agreement with the Blue Mountain Coffee Co-Operative Society Ltd of Jamaica, Coffee Pacifica will be the exclusive world-wide marketer and distributor of the Penlyne Castle brand Jamaican Blue Mountain coffee beans. read more.. |
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KINGSTON, Jamaica (JIS):  The Jamaican Cabinet has received a submission from the Ministry of National Security on the strategic response to the upsurge in crime, particularly murder, in the first two weeks of 2007. However, discussions on the submission have been deferred to Monday, January 22. read more.. |
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KINGSTON, Jamaica (AFP):  World 100-meter record holder Asafa Powell starts his 2007 athletics season by running a 400m race on January 27, his coach told AFP Monday. The event, named for Jamaican 1988 Olympic 200m runner-up Grace Jackson, will be staged at the National Stadium. read more.. |
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| LONDON, England (Reuters): Jamaica striker Luton Shelton has joined Sheffield United from Sweden's Helsingborg for two million pounds ($3.92 million), the Premier League club announced on Monday. read more.. |
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MONTEGO BAY, Jamaica (JIS):  Jamaican Minister of Tourism, Entertainment and Culture, Aloun Assamba, has urged increased investment in health and retirement tourism, noting that these sub-sectors were poised for growth throughout the region and fully backed by government. read more.. |
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| NEW YORK, USA (JIS): The Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) is to continue its passport acquisition campaign in the United States, by visiting Boston in the North East. To encourage Bostonians to get their passports, the JTB will host another in its ongoing series of 'Jamaica Morning Coffee Break'. read more.. |
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| LONDON, England: A huge blunder between Jamaican international Claude Davis and goalkeeper Paul Gerrard cost Sheffield United three points at home against Portsmouth in an English Premiere League match Saturday evening. read more.. |
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| KINGSTON, Jamaica: American 1968 Olympic 400-metres gold medallist and former World record holder in the event, Lee Evans has declared that he wants to coach Jamaican World Junior 200m record holder, Usain Bolt. read more.. |
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| PARAMARIBO, Suriname: The year-long so-called ‘butter dispute’ between Suriname and Jamaica has finally come to an end. Kingston was objecting to the import of certain Surinamese butter and margarine brands, claiming that Suriname is not known to be a dairy producing country. read more.. |
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KINGSTON, Jamaica (JIS):  The Jamaican Ministry of Health on Wednesday received a cheque valued at US$100,000 (J$6.18 million) from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), to aid in its fight against malaria. This sum is the first of two payments. read more.. |
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| KINGSTON, Jamaica (JIS): Jamaican Minister of Tourism, Entertainment and Culture, Aloun Ndombet Assamba, has said there was no evidence of cancellations in tourist bookings as a result of the CARICOM Special Visa, which has been put in place for the 2007 ICC Cricket World Cup (CWC). read more.. |
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KINGSTON, Jamaica (JIS):  Jamaican Minister of Tourism, Entertainment and Culture, Aloun Ndombet Assamba, has said that 2006 was a record year for the tourism sector, with more than three million visitors to the island, generating US$1.9 billion in revenues. read more.. |
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NEW YORK, USA (JIS):  Jamaican world 100-metres record holder, Asafa Powell will be honoured at an International Sports Awards (ISA) banquet in New York on Saturday, February 3. Powell is among an impressive list of personalities from the world of sports who are being recognized. read more.. |
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NEW YORK, USA (JIS):  Reggae icon Jimmy Cliff is among a number of persons of Caribbean heritage, who will be honoured by the American Foundation for the University of the West Indies (AFUWI), at its 10th anniversary benefit gala & awards dinner scheduled for January 22 in New York City. read more.. |
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 This week, Air Jamaica launches new daily flights to Barbados from JFK Airport in New York, signaling a giant step forward for travel and tourism in the Eastern Caribbean, in the wake of the winding up of BWIA West Indies Airways. read more.. |
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| KINGSTON, Jamaica: With two of his colleagues already displaying their talents at Bradford City, Jamaica Reggae Boy, Omar Daley, could become the third player from the island to represent the English League One club. read more.. |
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| KINGSTON, Jamaica: After a dominant 2006 season, Jamaican 100-metre world record holder Asafa Powell says lowering his world mark of 9.77 seconds is of the greatest importance to him in the upcoming season. The sprint ace is hoping to have an injury-free season. read more.. |
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| KINGSTON, Jamaica (JIS): Prime Minister of Jamaica, Portia Simpson Miller, last week reaffirmed Jamaica and CARICOM's commitment to assist Haiti to achieve its development goals. read more.. |
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| KINGSTON, Jamaica (AFP): World 100 metre record holder Asafa Powell collected his Commonwealth Games Sports Foundation Athlete of the Year award from the foundation's founder Al Hamilton. He was earlier voted IAAF Male Athlete of the Year and Track and Field News Male Athlete of the Year. read more.. |
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WILLEMSTAD, Curacao:  State Secretary of Finance of the Netherlands Antilles, Alex Rosaria, has recently sent a diplomatic note to the Jamaican authorities in which he conveyed the wish of his government to start negotiations with Jamaica regarding a Double Taxation Agreement (DTA). read more.. |
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KINGSTON, Jamaica (JIS):  Jamaican Prime Minister, Portia Simpson Miller, has described her recent talks with Haitian president Rene Preval as a further step in deepening the diplomatic relations between Jamaica and Haiti. She said both leaders applauded the establishment of the Single Market. read more.. |
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| KINGSTON, Jamaica: A Jamaica Wray and Nephew Premier League game was forced to be abandoned after the sound of gunshots close to the Collie Smith Drive area had players, officials and spectators taking cover Wednesday evening. read more.. |
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| HOUSTON, USA (AFP): A Jamaican truck driver convicted for the deaths of 19 illegal immigrants in a truck he was driving in south Texas faced the possible death penalty when his sentencing hearing opened Tuesday. read more.. |
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| WOKINGHAM, England (UPI): A 39-year-old British man dumped by his girlfriend is auctioning a Valentine's Day vacation in Jamaica -- with himself as part of the package -- through eBay. Adam Croot, jilted by girlfriend Laura, was left with a broken heart and two $2,400 non-refundable tickets. read more.. |
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| HOBE SOUND, USA (UPI): Two men charged with killing a would-be immigrant from Jamaica have been arrested as they attempted to leave a Florida wildlife refuge by taxi. Ricky Thompson and Johnson Leon Brice allegedly operated a 36-foot boat that came ashore Thursday at Jupiter Island. read more.. |
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| KINGSTON, Jamaica: The Jamaican Under-17 football team is slated to face Mexico National U-17 team in a two-leg friendly international series in preparation for the 2007 CONCACAF U-17. read more.. |
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| KINGSTON, Jamaica: The Wavel Hinds-led Jamaican cricket squad will be without the services of former captain Gareth Breese, who wrote the chairman of the Jamaica Cricket Association (JCA), informing him of his unavailability. read more.. |
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| KINGSTON, Jamaica (JIS): The Ministry of Health in Jamaica is again allaying fears that the current malaria outbreak will affect the staging of next year's ICC Cricket World Cup in Jamaica. The country will host six group stage matches and a semi-final at Sabina Park. read more.. |
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| LONDON, England: Jamaican international Jamal Campbell-Ryce had a busy game for Southend against a strong Tottenham Hotspur side, but was unable to prevent his team from going down 1-0 in the Carling Cup quarter-finals at White Hart Lane. read more.. |
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| KINGSTON, Jamaica (JIS): The Ministry of Health in Jamaica is currently reviewing its ban on mass gatherings in the parishes of St Catherine, Kingston and St Andrew, in the wake of the malaria outbreak. read more.. |
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| LONDON, England: Jamaican international Deon Burton is a relieved man after he finally hit the back of the net to end his recent goal scoring drought in an English Coca Cola Championship League match played on December 11. read more.. |
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| NEW YORK, USA (JIS): Destination Marketing Manager for the Jamaica Tourist Board, Janice Allen, has said that Jamaica was preparing to deal with the influx of visitors for next year's ICC Cricket World Cup, including the upgrading of airports and the addition of hotel rooms. read more.. |
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KINGSTON, Jamaica (JIS):  Jamaican Prime Minister, Portia Simpson Miller, has made an appeal to all persons who are experiencing symptoms of malaria, as well as those who have been tested for the disease to visit their nearest health facility or face the consequences of being named publicly. read more.. |
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| KINGSTON, Jamaica: Three Jamaican players were scheduled to depart the island en route to the United Kingdom Friday night, where they are slated for trials with English Premier League side Sheffield United. read more.. |
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