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Fraser-Pryce eases through in Jamaica trials farewell
AFP, Published on 27/06/2025
» KINGSTON - Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce launched her final appearance at Jamaica's National Trials with a comfortable victory in opening heats of the women's 100 metres on Thursday.
Mexican navy sailing ship crashes into Brooklyn Bridge, killing 2
Published on 18/05/2025
» NEW YORK — A Mexican navy sailing ship on a goodwill tour drifted directly into the underside of the Brooklyn Bridge on Saturday night, smashing its masts and rigging and killing two people.
Punta rock still rolls
Life, John Clewley, Published on 06/05/2025
» In 1987, a compilation of Central American Garifuna music, or punta rock, was recorded in Andy Palacio's Sunrise Recording Studio and released to great acclaim. It featured the unique sound created by Garifuna communities, mainly in Belize and Honduras. Palacio was the big star of punta rock, a popular style in the Caribbean and Central America.
Athletics world watching as 'Grand Slam Track' prepares for launch
AFP, Published on 03/04/2025
» KINGSTON (JAMAICA) - What is being billed as a "revolution" for the sport of athletics gets under way in Kingston on Friday with the opening meeting of US sprinting legend Michael Johnson's ambitious Grand Slam Track series.
Macron warns of Russia 'desire for war' ahead of Ukraine security summit
AFP, Published on 27/03/2025
» PARIS - French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday warned Russia was still showing a "desire for war" despite efforts to forge a ceasefire in Ukraine, ahead of a summit aimed at boosting Ukrainian security under a potential truce brokered by the United States.
Vacation buzzkill: Canadians cancel summer trips to Trump’s America
AFP, Published on 26/03/2025
» MONTREAL - Rosalie Cote and her parents vacationed in the US state of Maine every summer for 25 years — but this year they are staying home, incensed like many Canadians by Donald Trump’s threats of annexation and tariffs.
George Foreman, heavyweight boxer and purveyor of grills, dies
Reuters, Published on 22/03/2025
» TOKYO — American George Foreman, one of the great second acts in sports who reclaimed the heavyweight boxing title after coming out of retirement and became a celebrated product pitchman, died on Friday at age 76, his family said.
Time to promote use of digital IDs
News, Published on 03/03/2025
» We often take the ability to prove our identity for granted, but a government-issued ID is key to accessing essential services like health care, banking and registering property ownership. And not everyone has one. That is why United Nations Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 16.9, which aims to "provide legal identity for all" by 2030, is so important.
Jamaica urged to ‘fully decolonise’
Published on 01/03/2025
» KINGSTON, Jamaica - Many Jamaicans want their country to ditch King Charles as head of state but a bill presented by the government to do just that has frustrated some critics of the monarchy, who believe the change should go further to slash colonial ties.
Rubio warns Panama of consequences over canal
AFP, Published on 03/02/2025
» PANAMA CITY - US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Sunday threatened action against Panama without immediate changes to reduce Chinese influence on the canal, but the country's leader insisted he was not afraid of a US invasion and offered talks.