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Jamaican Sets His Sights on Dog Sled Championship

Musher Newton Marshall is teaming with Lance Mackey for a run at the 2010 Iditarod. They appeared together on “Canada AM” Thursday morning.
Nov 12, 2009 by  Bob Gordon in Sports

Glen Johnson Turns 40 in the Ring Against Chad Dawson

Chad Dawson wins his rematch fight with Glen Johnson with ease. The judges scored the fight 115 to 113, 115 to 113, and 117 to 111.
Nov 7, 2009 by  Jay Hova in Sports

Jamaican town imposes 'Gay Eradication Day'

Today has been proclaimed 'Gay Eradication Day' by residents of the McGregor Gully community in East Kingston. Residents say that they will be taking action as a two-week notice given to all gays and lesbians to flee the community has now expired.
Oct 30, 2009 by  Oliver VanDervoort in World - 5 comments

Murder of British Diplomat in Jamaica May be Homophobic Attack

A note left on the body of John Terry, the British diplomat found murdered in Jamaica, has led to suspicions that he was the victim of a homophobic attack.
Sep 11, 2009 by  Chris Dade in Crime

British official is murdered in Jamaica

The British Foreign Office is reporting that a British official has been murdered in the popular tourist resort of Montego Bay in Jamaica.
Sep 10, 2009 by  Gemma Fox in World - 1 comment

Mr. Waterlicious and the Amazing Rise of Patrick Malcolm Special

This past Labor Day weekend the 2009 Black Enterprise/Pepsi Golf & Tennis Challenge took place in Orlando. During Grammy Award-winning Wyclef's set, Patrick Malcolm, aka Mr. Waterlicious, rushed the stage to promote his company's product. Who is he?
Sep 8, 2009 by  KJ Mullins in Lifestyle

Activists protest in Toronto to release Dr. Malachi K. York Special

In a demonstration on Labor Day, protesters in support of Dr. Malachi K. York's release created a controversial protest by dressing in inmate uniforms and sitting in a prison cell with a sign 'Freedom Not Torture.'
Sep 7, 2009 by  Andrew Moran in World - 24 comments

Is marijuana the answer to Jamaica’s economic woes ?

The chorus of voices calling for the cultivation of marijuana in Jamaica in order to export it to countries which authorise its medicinal use is growing. The idea is seen as being an opportunity to offset the effects of the world financial crisis.
Aug 21, 2009 by  Michael Cosgrove in Business - 9 comments

Hundreds of New Yorkers set to run about in their undies

It's not people going crazy! The run is annual, taking place in New York City's Central Park. This year, the goal is to set a world record for the most people together in their undies. Organizers hope to beat the latest record, set just last month.
Jul 24, 2009 by  Stephanie Dearing in Lifestyle - 2 comments

6 Canadian hostages released after plane hijacked in Jamaica

A gunman boarded a CanJet Airlines plane at Montego Bay demanding to be flown to Cuba.The drama started late Sunday night when what has been described as an "mentally challenged" 20-year-old Jamaican took the plane hostage.
Apr 20, 2009 by  KJ Mullins in World - 4 comments
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