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The Latest Breaking News from Jamaica

Jamaican Sprinter Shericka Jackson Withdraws From Women's 200M

Jamaican sprinters Shericka Jackson and Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce withdraw from Paris Olympics, reshaping track events.

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Jamaican sprinter Shericka Jackson pulls out of 200m at Paris Olympics

The two-time 200m world champion will not compete at Paris 2024 after also pulling out of the 100m earlier in the week

The Independent UK

Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce responds to missing 100m semi-final hours after ‘rule change’ mix-up

The Jamaican sprint legend was a late withdrawal from the women’s 100m semi-final, with Saint Lucia’s Julien Alfred going on to win the final in a scorching 10.72secs

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Alfred wins Olympic 100m; Fraser-Pryce withdraws

Superstar Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce was a shock no-show as Julien Alfred has won a first Olympic gold for St Lucia in the women's 100m on the Paris track.

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Team GB’s Louie Hinchliffe steals show as Olympics set for new 100m rivalry

Hinchliffe put down a new marker to continue his breakthrough year, beating Noah Lyles and taking attention away from the world champion’s clash with Jamaica’s Kishane Thompson

The Independent UK

Stephen Lawrence’s father says he was not told son’s body was being exhumed

Neville Lawrence says he learned of plans to return remains to UK after he saw video of damaged grave in Jamaica

The Guardian - UK

Everything we know about Kamala Harris’ ethnic background after Trump questioned it

The vice president’s father was born in Jamaica and her mother was born in India

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‘Our history is intertwined’: heirs of Jamaican enslavers apologise to descendants of the enslaved

Emancipation Jubilee event hears apologies, including from the Guardian, in ‘important step’ towards reparatory justice

The Guardian - US

Vybz Kartel freed after decade in prison over murder charge

Dancehall musician has been in prison for over a decade

The Independent UK

Steve McClaren and Jamaica? Steve McClaren and Jamaica!

In today’s Football Daily: The iriest man in football called Steve McClaren

The Guardian - UK

Stephen Lawrence’s body to be returned to UK from Jamaica

Baroness Lawrence says pictures of her son’s exhumed grave on social media caused family distress

The Independent UK

Steve Mcclaren Appointed Head Coach Of Jamaica's National Football Team

Steve McClaren leaves Manchester United to lead Jamaica's national team, aiming for 2026 World Cup qualification. Excitement surrounds his appointment.

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Steve McClaren joins the Reggae Boyz as Jamaica head coach

The 63-year-old leaves his role as assistant coach at Manchester United.

The Independent UK

Steve McClaren poised to return to management as Jamaica boss

Former England boss McClaren’s last managerial role was at QPR five years ago.

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Who is Kishane Thompson? The heir to Jamaica’s sprinting throne ready to challenge for Olympic gold

Thompson clocked a time of 9.77s at Jamaica’s Olympic trials and is set to rival world champion Noah Lyles for the 100m crown

The Independent UK

Olympics athletics schedule: Every event, date and start time at Paris 2024

Noah Lyles and Sha’Carri Richardson will lead USA’s bid for 100m glory against strong Jamaican rivals in Paris

The Guardian - UK

Slave trader Colston left bequest to Church of England, archive shows

As archbishop of Canterbury visits Jamaica, research reveals trader left money to church’s missionary arm

The Independent UK

UN body that regulates the deep sea tackles proposed mining code amid growing concerns

Tense deliberations over how and if to allow deep sea mining are unfolding in Jamaica as at least one company threatens to apply for permission before rules and regulations are in place

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The Conversation

Despite Ontario workers’ compensation reforms, migrant workers are still being left behind

Migrant agricultural workers are employed in one of Canada’s most hazardous industries. The precarious nature of their temporary contracts makes these workers further vulnerable to a variety of health issues, including workplace injury and illness.

The Independent UK

Qualified dentist Heimir Hallgrimsson ready to sink his teeth into Ireland role

The 57-old-year previously managed Iceland and Jamaica, either side of a stint with Qatari club Al-Arabi.

The Guardian - UK

Heimir Hallgrímsson is shock choice as Ireland end long manager search

The Icelandic coach has replaced Stephen Kenny, sacked in November, having been co-manager of Iceland at Euro 2016 and most recently with Jamaica

The Independent UK

Hurricane Beryl may have caused $32bn losses to US

Beryl, now a tropical rainstorm, is expected to continue causing flooding, localised tornadoes, and gusty winds as it moves through the Midwest

The Independent UK

Hurricane Beryl destroys crops in Jamaica, leaves islanders facing food shortages

Jamaica faces food shortages after Hurricane Beryl destroyed over $6.4 million in food crops and infrastructure

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Hurricane Beryl's Impact On Jamaica Linked To Climate Change

Study reveals Hurricane Beryl's impact on Jamaica intensified by climate change, highlighting increased risks of extreme weather events in vulnerable regions.

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Titans coach gives positive update after waiting out hurricane

Titans coach Tyke Tolbert provided an update after having to wait out Hurricane Beryl in Jamaica.

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