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21 hrs ago | IndieLondon

The Harder They Come - Playhouse Theatre

The Harder They Come is the story of country boy Ivan Martin who heads for the bright lights of Kingston, Jamaica hoping to become a reggae star. via IndieLondon

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Saturday | The Times

On a mission

What started out with a mile-long line at the Delta check-in area, ended up as being one of the most life-changing weeks in my life. via The Times

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Thursday May 8 | South Florida Sun-Sentinel

Jamaica: Church leaders push lawmakers to reject casino gambling plan

Church leaders on Monday urged Jamaican legislators to reject a plan by Prime Minister Bruce Golding to boost tax revenue by licensing the poor Caribbean island's first casinos. via South Florida Sun-Sentinel

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Thursday May 8 | South Florida Sun-Sentinel

OIA bomb scare suspect held without bail

“He was very calm and reserved”

A man arrested last month attempting to carry pipe bomb components in his checked baggage on an Air Jamaica flight was ordered held without bail until trial, a federal judge ruled Wednesday. via South Florida Sun-Sentinel

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Wednesday May 7 | NBC Olympics

What's to consider?

Jamaica's Usain Bolt ran a 9.76 for the 100 meters, the second-fastest time in history, over the weekend. via NBC Olympics

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Wednesday May 7 | The Associated Press | Posted by The Associated Press

Jamaica to divest national airline

“We believe that it will be in the best interest of Air Jamaica and for Jamaica for this divestment process to go through as quickly as possible”

Jamaica signed an agreement with a U.S. federal trade agency Monday to get its debt-ridden national airline off its books by 2009.

The Caribbean island will collect a US$820,000 (euro530,401) grant from the U.S. Trade and Development Agency to help reduce its investment in state-owned Air Jamaica _ which Prime Minister Bruce Golding has called as a significant drag on the national budget.

Jamaican Sen. Don Wehby, who holds a senior position in the Ministry of Finance and Public Service, said the U.S. grant would allow Jamaica to shed all holdings in the airline by March 2009. Read more

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Sunday May 4 | The Associated Press | Posted by The Associated Press

Bolt runs 2nd fastest 100

Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt ran the second fastest 100 meters ever, finishing in 9.76 seconds at the Jamaica International Invitational.

Bolt's time at the National Stadium on Saturday was 0.02 seconds off Asafa Powell's world record.

'I was definitely surprised when I saw the time,' Bolt said. 'I was in shape for a 9.85.'

Bolt recorded the time after two false starts and with a tail wind that was below the maximum allowed by the IAAF.

Darvis Patton of the United States was second in 10.08 seconds, and Daniel Bailey of Antigua was third in 10.12. Read more

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Saturday May 3 | EHotelier Global Hospitality News

Spanish hotels do more harm than good to Jamaica's tourism product

The surge in Spanish hotel operators building all-inclusive emporiums is said to have benefited Jamaica's tourism product, but is that necessarily the case? RIU Ocho Rios Hotel,located close to one of Jamaica's ... via EHotelier Global Hospitality News

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Thursday May 1 | Scoop

Jamaican Children Need Hope To Resist Violence

“My life was all about weapons, drugs and violence”

Jamaican children need more opportunities, support and hope to resist and rise above violence, former child soldier and United Nations Children's Fund Advocate for Children Affected by War Ishmael Beah said at ... via Scoop

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Thursday May 1 | Jamaica Gleaner

Shinehead 'Strives' with versatility

“I look forward to the show. There are a few times in my lifetime I know I live a few miracles; Sunday is one of them. Fans can expect the same ole Shinehead. We as artistes should mek people enjoy demselves.”

Tonight at the National Indoor Sports Arena, for the fourth staging of Richie Stephens' 'Take Me Away' concert entertainer Edmund Carl Aiken plans to bring just a little 'Shinehead' to the musical arena. via Jamaica Gleaner

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