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Jamaican farmworkers decry ‘seismic-level exploitation’ in Canada

Temporary foreign workers renew calls for Canada to grant them permanent residency amid fresh abuse allegations.

Al Jazeera

On a Connecticut farm, 100 migrant workers spend months living, cooking and harvesting tobacco together

ENFIELD, Connecticut — Gerald Gray wakes up at 5:30 a.m. to prepare his meals for the long day in the fields as one of the 100 Jamaican workers employed by the Jarmoc family on the Jarmoc Farms tobacco fields.

Tribune News Service

Boy, 4, dies after being hit by car while returning from his older brother’s funeral

Domantea McDonald, four, was outside his uncle's home in Jamaica, Queen's in New York City, when he broke away from his mum and ran out into the middle of the road

Daily Mirror

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The destinations that have scrapped all Covid travel restrictions

More than 40 destinations worldwide have ended all Covid-related travel rules

The Independent UK

‘My mum used to cook for the Wailers!’: Leeds puts its West Indian history on display

With illegal blues parties in basements and impassioned activism across the city, Windrush was more than just a London story – as this new string of events proves

The Guardian - UK

Teacher fakes brother's death to skive work before probe finds she not even qualified

The school set up an investigation after some of her claims about why she was away were revealed as untrue, as dialing codes when she sent messages showed she was in Kingston, Jamaica

Daily Mirror

Monaco Diamond League live stream: How to watch online and on TV

Jamaica’s world champions Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce and Shericka Jackson battle it out in the women’s 100m with Great Britain’s Jake Wightman in action again after bronze at Birmingham 2022

The Independent UK

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Tom Daley: Illegal to Be Me review – a beautiful, moving protest against homophobia

What starts as a documentary trying to ban countries with anti-LGBTQ+ laws from hosting the Commonwealth Games blossoms into something deeper – and far more touching

The Guardian - UK

MPs go on sponsored cricket tour of Jamaica as cost of living crisis looms

A group of MPs and Lords have headed on a sponsored cricket tour to Jamaica during the building cost of living crisis.

Evening Standard

Londoner’s Diary: Touring politicians on sticky wicket as crisis looms

In today’s Diary: MPs and Lords on Jamaican cricket tour / Labour MP teams up with unions in campaign / In defence of intimacy coordinators / Ibiza party / Olivia Newton-John tribute

Evening Standard

Diamonds return to the top at Commonwealth Games, their first major tournament victory in seven years

Diamonds coach Stacey Marinkovich was criticised for her tactics in Birmingham, but it was her insistence on depth and using her bench that saved Australia in the gold medal match against Jamaica, writes Brittany Carter.

ABC News

Commonwealth Games 2022 medal tally: Australia beats Jamaica in the netball, Peter Bol second in 800m and road race gold

Impressive team victories at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham see Australia maintain its lead at the top of the medal standings. See the latest medal tally here.

ABC News

Diamonds shine for 1000-gold milestone

Australia reached 1000 Commonwealth Games gold medals on Sunday night, with the Diamonds reclaiming their netball crown by beating Jamaica in the final.

AAP

Diamonds shine to take netball gold

Australia's Diamonds have regained their Commonwealth Games netball crown, earning revenge over Jamaica 55-51 in the final.

AAP

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Nottingham Post

The Jamaican community who came to Nottingham and 'stepped up' in search for a better life

Jamaican neighbours in St Ann's have spoken about their journey of 'stepping up' the ladder

The Guardian - AU

Australia reach final but Diamonds’ sparkle may not last forever

A nine-goal win averted disaster but the Diamonds’ gold medal rivals Jamaica represent a wider threat to long-held supremacy

ABC News

Diamonds sisters-in-arms make gold medal match, as Australia capitalises on English coaching blunder

The Australian netball team will face Jamaica in the gold medal match of the Birmingham Commonwealth Games, after the team capitalised on England's decision to start with an injured goal shooter.

Daily Mirror

Prince Charles praises Jamaican contribution as Windrush shame hangs over UK

Prince Charles said: 'The 800 Jamaicans who arrived in the Windrush have come to symbolise a whole generation. Their courage, ingenuity and determination, and that of their children and grandchildren, continues to shape and enrich our communities and our society.'

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The Independent UK

Contribution of Jamaicans to United Kingdom has been immeasurable – Charles

The heir to the throne said ‘we are a stronger, more dynamic society’ thanks to the Jamaican diaspora.

ABC News

Australia defeats England 60-51 to reach Birmingham Commonwealth Games netball final

Australia will face Jamaica in the Commonwealth Games netball final after beating defending champions England 60-51.

The Guardian - UK

Leon Bailey: ‘I’m used to tough times. I never let anything break me down’

Aston Villa winger on his friends Usain Bolt and Raheem Sterling, working under Steven Gerrard and finally feeling ready to shine

AAP

Wounded Diamonds out for netball payback

Australia will seek revenge following their epic gold medal loss to England four years ago when they clash in the Commonwealth Games netball semi-final.

ABC News

Diamonds tactics under the spotlight as Jhaniele Fowler runs riot in Jamaica's Commonwealth Games boilover

Australian netball head coach Stacey Marinkovich has come under the microscope after the Diamonds failed to take advantage of their inside knowledge against Jhaniele Fowler and let go of a six-goal lead to concede their first-ever Commonwealth Games loss to Jamaica.

The Independent UK

Jake Wightman progress and Jamaica netball upset among day seven highlights

Geraint Thomas had to settle for bronze in the Commonwealth Games time trial

The Guardian - UK

My husband, George Powe, was an unsung hero of civil rights in Nottingham

Letter: Jill Westby celebrates her late husband, a lifelong community activist of Jamaican heritage

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