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Jamaica's 4-man bobsled team's unique training program helps them qualify for Winter Olympics, conjuring memories of Disney's 'Cool Runnings'
Jamaica's 4-man team is competing in the Winter Olympics for the first time in 24 years, conjuring …
Joshua Zitser
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Kate Middleton paid tribute to Jamaica in a glittery green ball gown with a ruffled neckline
The Duchess of Cambridge wore a floor-length Jenny Packham ball gown to a dinner during her royal t…
Mikhaila Friel
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US citizens planning to visit Jamaica should reconsider due to the threat of violent crime and sexual assaults, the State Department said
The US has issued travel alert level for Jamaica and the Bahamas, cautioning Americans about visiti…
Rebecca Rommen
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Prince William tells Caribbean leaders that the royal family will support their decisions to become republics: 'Relationships evolve. Friendship endures.'
The Duke of Cambridge made the remarks in the Bahamas on Friday during a stop on his Caribbean tour…
Lauren Edmonds
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Jamaica is rolling out its central bank digital currency in the 1st quarter of 2022 after a successful pilot
After the announcement of a prototype CBDC in March, the pilot began in May and concluded in Decemb…
Isabelle Lee
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Jamaica's central bank is using reggae-inspired music videos to teach people about monetary policy
The videos detail how inflation impacts every part of the economy, and why Jamaicans should be awar…
Rebecca Ungarino
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Jamaica thanked an Olympic volunteer who helped one of its stars win gold by paying his cab fare when he got lost by gifting her an all-expenses-paid trip to the island
Tijana Kawashima Stojkovic will be staying at five different hotels during her luxurious stay and i…
Sam Cooper
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Usain Bolt suffered from broken teeth and dental anxiety during his career due to poor dental care in Jamaica
Olympic record-holder Usain Bolt told Insider that Jamaica's poor dental care caused issues with hi…
Jackson Thompson
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Jamaica is preparing to remove Queen Elizabeth II as its head of state, reports say
Prince William and Kate Middleton were met with protests in Jamaica, with citizens demanding repara…
Rebecca Cohen,Armani Syed
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Jamaica's economy is grooving again and its central bank celebrated with a reggae video about inflation
Jamaica's central bank has helped to revitalize Jamaica's economy in recent years. Inflation was 4%…
Theron Mohamed
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The US government is cautioning Americans that if they visit Jamaica they could be at risk of sexual assault and homicide
But, in recent months, reports of violent crime directed at tourists in Jamaica have surfaced. Acco…
Rachel Premack
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Louis Vuitton unveiled a $1,366 'Jamaican Stripe Jumper' inspired by the island's flag, but the pullover features the wrong colors
Louis Vuitton faced backlash on social media after selling $1,300 sweater inspired by Jamaica's nat…
Lauren Edmonds
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Usain Bolt has tested positive for the coronavirus just days after a star-studded surprise birthday party in Jamaica
Manchester City forward Raheem Sterling, Bayer Leverkusen's Leon Bailey, and cricketer Chris Gayle …
Barnaby Lane
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The Only Thing That Rescued Mexico From A Humiliating Loss To Jamaica Was This Sprawling Save
Mexico came into the game with a 7-0-0 record against Jamaica at home, outscoring them 28-2 in thos…
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23 reasons why your next Caribbean vacation should be to Jamaica
While Jamaica has long been a popular travel destination, the recent opening of several new resorts…
Talia Avakian
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Olympic sprinter Usain Bolt has discovered a mysterious $12 million hole in his bank account
Bolt is missing $12.7 million from an investment account held with Kingston, Jamaica based firm Sto…
Lakshmi Varanasi
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Jamaica wants UK to pay them $25 billion as financial reparation for involvement in slave trade
Speaking at a bilateral meeting on Wednesday (September 30), Simpson-Miller said: "I brought to the…
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Usain Bolt gave a brutal assessment of Jamaica's male sprinters and seemed to suggest they aren't training hard enough
"It really bothers me to know that this is where we are right now, where most of the world is ahead…
Barnaby Lane
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Why hurricane-stricken Jamaica can't tap into $150 million of natural-disaster insurance
The air pressure level required for a payout wasn't reached, despite the catastrophic storm.