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Jamaican police officer indicted in attempt to smuggle cocaine through Florida airport

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — A veteran police officer from Jamaica was indicted after attempting to smuggle close to 3 pounds of cocaine into South Florida, a federal grand jury says.

Tribune News Service

Watch: Jamaican Four-Man Bobsled Team Returns to Winter Olympics After 24 Years

Before Saturday, the Caribbean nation had not competed in the four-man event at the Games since 1998.

Sports Illustrated

Avid gardener now cultivates intl relations as envoy

Coming from a country with seasons that she describes as "hot, hot and hot," it's not surprising that Jamaican Ambassador Shorna-Kay Richards finds the changing seasons in Japan one of the cool things about the country.

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‘I told my son I’d fight to keep him safe’ – how Joan Martin saved her learning-disabled child from deportation

Osime Brown has lived in Britain since he was four. Jailed for crimes that he denies, he was then told he would be sent back to Jamaica. His mother vowed it would never happen

The Guardian - UK

Exclusive exhibition of artwork coming to Liverpool

A private collection of many of Jamaica’s finest post independence artworks will be on show in Liverpool until July

Liverpool Echo

Jamaica's bobsleigh team finish 30th out of 30 on first Winter Olympic appearance for 24 years

For the first in nearly a quarter of a century, the Jamaica bobsleigh team competed at the Winter Olympics. But sadly the team finished last on their return to the Games

Daily Mirror

Jamaica gang trial tests new anti-crime laws amid wave of violence

A trial of dozens of alleged gang members in Jamaica is testing recent judicial reforms designed to fight the island's powerful criminal groups, widely blamed for the Caribbean nation having one of the world's highest murder rates.

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Da Fuchaman: Meet the Bristol reggae singer supporting the city's most vulnerable kids

He kicks off his UK tour in Bristol in March

Bristol Post

England set for tug-of-war over Arsenal target Djed Spence's international allegiance

The Three Lions are keen to ensure the Nottingham Forest loan sensation is integrated into England's national team structure before he has his head turned by Jamaica

Daily Mirror

Skiing outsiders make their mark as arrival of real snow causes setbacks

Skiers from Haiti, Jamaica and Saudi Arabia raced in the giant slalom, one of many events disrupted by blizzard conditions

The Guardian - UK

Benjamin Alexander, Jamaica’s unlikely skier out to be an inspiration

The Northampton-born 38-year-old did not try the sport until 2015 but is representing Jamaica at the Beijing Winter Olympics

The Guardian - UK

Brits 'try to leap from moving coach' in 'weed-induced meltdown' on Bob Marley tour

Holidaymakers in Jamaica who witnessed the incident have told of how they thought they were going to die during the bizarre "drug-induced" meltdown of two Brits from Essex

Daily Mirror

Meet Koffee, Reggae’s hottest star

As the fresh face of reggae, Koffee is moving Jamaica’s sound on but staying true to its meditative roots, finds Olive Pometsey

Evening Standard

Dishin’ on the Dish: Rasta pasta at Dr. Bird’s Jamaican Patty Shack

Rasta pasta is an herbaceous and cheesy meal that has become a favorite among diners.

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The Independent UK

Harrogate-born Axel Brown out to ink Trinidad and Tobago into bobsleigh history

Brown says he welcomes the inevitable ‘Cool Runnings’ comparisons to the famous Jamaica team.

The Guardian - UK

David Moyes concerned Jamaica duty taking toll on Michail Antonio

The West Ham manager criticised the World Cup qualifiers schedule which left the club short on strikers as Michail Antonio missed their FA Cup match with Kidderminster

Evening Standard

West Ham boss David Moyes admits ‘concerns’ over Michail Antonio international commitments

David Moyes says he has concerns over Michail Antonio’s West Ham form being affected by international travel to and from Jamaica, but insists he would never stop a player representing their country.

The Independent UK

David Moyes concerned about effect of international travel on Michail Antonio’s form

Since he previously played for Jamaica in November, Antonio has netted just twice in 13 games for the Hammers

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The Independent UK

Immortalised by Cool Runnings, what it was like to be on the Jamaican bobsleigh team

Dudley Stokes, a founding member of the team, tells Ryan S. Gladwin the inside story of one of the most loved tales in Winter Olympics history

Evening Standard

David Moyes slams ‘terrible situation’ as Michail Antonio returns from Jamaica just 24 hours before FA Cup tie

David Moyes hit out at international fixture scheduling as Michail Antonio was due to land back from Jamaica duty just over 24 hours before their FA Cup tie at Kidderminster on Saturday.

The Guardian - UK

Winter Olympics 2022: 10 things to look out for in Beijing

Jamaica return to the bobsleigh after 24 years, Haiti and Saudi Arabia make debuts, while GB aim for curling glory

Sports Illustrated

Concacaf World Cup Qualifying Scenarios: How Canada, USMNT, Mexico Can Reach Qatar

It's the 2026 tournament cohosts who are in the strongest shape to make it to Qatar later this year. Here's what lies ahead in the final qualifying window.

Football London

West Ham not taking Kidderminster lightly as Michail Antonio gives Hammers selection hint

Sixth tier Kidderminster Harriers host West Ham in the FA Cup fourth round on Saturday afternoon

Sports Illustrated

Costa Rica Disputes Report It Played World Cup Qualifier With COVID-19-Positive Players

Jamaica lost to Costa Rica and was eliminated from contention for a spot the 2022 World Cup as a result.

The Independent UK

Dudley Stokes and the legacy of the Jamaican bobsleigh team

A founding member of the team immortalised in the film Cool Runnings tells Ryan S. Gladwin the inside story of one of the most loved tales in Winter Olympics history

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