Jamaica

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Jamaica is an island country in the Caribbean Sea and the West Indies. At 10,990 square kilometres (4,240 sq mi), it is the third largest island—after Cuba and Hispaniola—of the Greater Antilles and the Caribbean. Jamaica lies about 145 km (90 mi) south of Cuba, 191 km (119 mi) west of Hispaniola, and 215 km (134 mi) south-east of the Cayman Islands.

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170-year-old lizard specimen to be repatriated from Scotland to Jamaica A 170-year-old lizard specimen is to be taken back to its Jamaican homeland from Scotland as part of reparatory justice moves. Sky News - Published 6 days ago
Jamaican dancehall star wins appeal against murder conviction Jamaican dancehall star Vybz Kartel has had his murder conviction overturned, after a London court ruled a juror's attempts to bribe the trial jury had made the conviction unsafe. Sky News - Published on March 14, 2024
McLeod claims bronze after 'near miss' in long jump Jamaica's Carey McLeod claims bronze in the long jump after narrowly avoiding a painful landing earlier in the competition at the World Athletics Indoor Championships 2024 in Glasgow. BBC Sport - Published on March 2, 2024

McLeod jumps while long-jump pit still being raked Jamaica's Carey McLeod claims bronze in the long jump after narrowly avoiding a painful landing earlier in the competition at the World Athletics Indoor Championships 2024 in Glasgow. BBC Sport - Published on March 2, 2024
'Champions League next season would be amazing' Aston Villa forward Leon Bailey talks to Football Focus about growing up in Jamaica, his friend and role model Usain Bolt and aiming for Champions League football with Unai Emery. BBC Sport - Published on February 16, 2024
Prince Harry & Meghan Markle's Montecito 'Hood Hit With Rash of Burglaries Prince Harry and Meghan Markle may want to beef up security around their $15 million Montecito mansion ... after a series of break-ins at their neighbors' lavish homes. The couple traveled to Jamaica.. TMZ.com - Published on January 28, 2024

Meghan Markle & Prince Harry Attend Bob Marley Movie Premiere in Jamaica Meghan Markle and Prince Harry made a rare public appearance all the way down in Jamaica -- hitting up the premiere for the new Bob Marley movie ... which is interesting. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex.. TMZ.com - Published on January 24, 2024Also reported by •Sky News
Body of British man who got lost on hike in Jamaica is found after huge search A British man who went missing while visiting Jamaica has been found dead. Sky News - Published on November 10, 2023
Sean Paul Runs Out Of Interview as Earthquake Strikes in Jamaica Sean Paul had to press pause on an interview when an earthquake rocked the building he was in at the time ... and he immediately got busy high-tailing it out of the room! The rapper was chatting with.. TMZ.com - Published on October 30, 2023
Jamaica's players paid after boycott - federation The Jamaican Football Federation (JFF) says its Women's World Cup squad has now been paid after a row which led to the players boycotting Gold Cup qualifiers. BBC Sport - Published on October 27, 2023

Jamaica's women refuse to play in federation dispute Jamaica's Women's World Cup squad say they will not play in their country's upcoming matches, accusing their football federation of delayed payments and poor management. BBC Sport - Published on October 21, 2023
Jackson wins 100m final, GB's Asher-Smith seventh Watch Jamaica's Shericka Jackson beat Sha'Carri Richardson and Elaine Thompson-Herah to win the Diamond League women's 100m title in 10.70 seconds, with Great Britain's Dina Asher-Smith and Imani-Lara.. BBC Sport - Published on September 16, 2023
Jackson runs second-fastest 200m in history to win gold Watch as Jamaica's Shericka Jackson runs a championship record of 21.41 seconds - the second fastest time in history - to win gold in the 200m final at the World Athletics Championships. BBC Sport - Published on August 25, 2023	McLeod's long jump goes spectacularly wrong Jamaica's Carey McLeod flies through the air Superman-style after slipping during his run-up in the men's long jump final at the 2023 World Athletics Championships in Budapest. BBC Sport - Published on August 25, 2023
'I had glass in my eye' - Jamaica's Hudson after buggy crash Jamaica's Andrew Hudson is left with shards of glass in his eye after two buggies transporting athletes crashed at the World Athletics Championships. BBC Sport - Published on August 24, 2023	Richardson wins women's 100m world title Watch USA's Sha'Carri Richardson win her first 100m world title, beating Jamaica's Shericka Jackson and Shelley-Ann Fraser-Pryce, with Dina Asher-Smith finishing eighth. BBC Sport - Published on August 21, 2023
Colombia beat Jamaica to set up England quarter-final Watch highlights as Colombia's Catalina Usme nets a second-half winner to set up a Women's World Cup quarter-final against England after a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Jamaica. BBC Sport - Published on August 8, 2023	Usme calmly fires Colombia into lead against Jamaica Colombia captain Catalina Usme calmly puts her side into the lead against Jamaica in the second half of their last-16 match at the Women's World Cup. BBC Sport - Published on August 8, 2023
Fifa Women's World Cup: Build-up to Colombia v Jamaica - winners face England Follow live commentary & text updates as Colombia face Jamaica in the round of 16 of the 2023 Women's World Cup. BBC Sport - Published on August 7, 2023	Jamaica coach ready for Colombia 'boxing match' Coach Lorne Donaldson says Jamaica are prepared for a "boxing match" against Colombia in their Women's World Cup last-16 meeting in Melbourne. BBC Sport - Published on August 7, 2023
Netball World Cup 2023: Jamaica v New Zealand for bronze medal - watch Watch live coverage as Jamaica face New Zealand in the bronze medal match at the Netball World Cup in Cape Town. BBC Sport - Published on August 5, 2023	Australia beat Jamaica to set up final against England Watch highlights as Australia beat Jamaica to set up a Netball World Cup final against England. BBC Sport - Published on August 5, 2023
The teams starring at World Cup despite off-field battles Jamaica, Nigeria and South Africa are just three of the teams at the 2023 Women's World Cup to impress with their ability on the pitch. Off it, they are fighting just to be treated with dignity. BBC Sport - Published on August 5, 2023	Netball World Cup semi-final: Jamaica v Australia - watch & text Watch live coverage and follow text updates as Jamaica face Australia in the Netball World Cup in Cape Town, South Africa. BBC Sport - Published on August 4, 2023
Jamaica confirm World Cup semi-final spot Jamaica comfortably beat Trinidad and Tobago 89-26 to maintain their perfect record at the Netball World Cup and confirm their semi-final place. BBC Sport - Published on August 2, 2023	Draw sees Jamaica through to last 16 at expense of Brazil Watch highlights as Jamaica hold Brazil to a goalless draw to qualify for the knockout stages of the Women's World Cup for the first time. BBC Sport - Published on August 2, 2023
'Tears of joy' as Jamaica through to last 16 Watch the scenes as Jamaica celebrate progressing through to the last 16 of the Women's World Cup for the first time ever after holding Brazil to a 0-0 draw. BBC Sport - Published on August 2, 2023	Jamaica reach last 16 for first time as Brazil exit early Jamaica qualify for the knockout stages of the Women's World Cup for the first time as Brazil crash out early. BBC Sport - Published on August 2, 2023
Watch: Netball World Cup 2023 - Jamaica v New Zealand & Fiji v Scotland Watch live coverage as Jamaica face New Zealand in the second stage of the Netball World Cup in Cape Town. BBC Sport - Published on August 2, 2023	France, Brazil and Jamaica bid for last-16 spots France, Jamaica, Italy and Brazil are among those bidding to clinch last-16 spots at the Women's World Cup on Wednesday. BBC Sport - Published on August 1, 2023
Jamaica make history with win over Panama Watch highlights as Jamaica win their first Fifa Women's World Cup match,a 1-0 victory over Panama. BBC Sport - Published on July 29, 2023	Swaby gives Jamaica the lead against Panama Watch as Jamaica's captain Allyson Swaby scores the opening goal against Panama to give them the lead at the Women's World Cup BBC Sport - Published on July 29, 2023
Fifa Women's World Cup: Panama v Jamaica - follow text updates Follow text updates as Panama face Jamaica in the Women's World Cup. BBC Sport - Published on July 29, 2023	Wales succumb to Jamaica at World Cup Wales suffer a second successive defeat of their Netball World Cup campaign as they succumbed to Jamaica in Pool C in Cape Town. BBC Sport - Published on July 29, 2023
France's Renard a doubt for Brazil clash on day 10 Sweden play Italy, France take on Brazil and Panama face Jamaica on day 10 of the Fifa Women's World Cup. BBC Sport - Published on July 28, 2023	'No-one believes in us, but Jamaica aimed to shock world' After their historic draw against France, Jamaica midfielder Drew Spence says the Reggae Girlz aimed to "shock the world" after off-field problems leading up to the World Cup. BBC Sport - Published on July 23, 2023
Frustrated France held to goalless draw by Jamaica France suffer a frustrating start to their Fifa Women's World Cup campaign as they are held to a goalless draw by Jamaica in Sydney. BBC Sport - Published on July 23, 2023	Fifa Women's World Cup: Build-up as France face Jamaica Follow BBC live text coverage as France face Jamaica in Group F of the 2023 Women's World Cup. BBC Sport - Published on July 22, 2023
Sweden, Netherlands & France play World Cup openers BBC Sport takes a look at what to expect from day four of the Fifa Women's World Cup, with Sweden facing South Africa, Netherlands playing Portugal and France taking on Jamaica. BBC Sport - Published on July 22, 2023	Gray and Jamaica set sights on Gold Cup final Demarai Gray is one of the English-born Premier League players aiming to help Jamaica reach the Gold Cup final. BBC Sport - Published on July 12, 2023
Jackson becomes fifth fastest woman of all time Jamaica's Shericka Jackson becomes the fifth fastest woman of all time as America's Sha'Carri Richardson books World Championships place. BBC Sport - Published on July 8, 2023	Helping launch Jamaica's women's rugby team How Gloucester-Hartpury prop Ranni Samuda helped kick-start the creation of Jamaica's women's rugby team. BBC Sport - Published on March 22, 2023
'I'm a kid born in Jamaica with nothing' - Edwards Leon Edwards reflects on his journey from 'a kid born in Jamaica with nothing' after his successful title defence over Kamaru Usman at UFC 286. BBC Sport - Published on March 19, 2023	England hoping to take 'momentum' into Quad Series Following their series victory over Jamaica, England prepare to take on Australia, South Africa and New Zealand in the Quad Series in Cape Town. BBC Sport - Published on January 20, 2023
Jamaica seizes $80m worth of cocaine in one of its biggest drug busts Jamaican authorities have seized an estimated $80m (£74m) worth of cocaine in one of the country's biggest drug busts. Sky News - Published on January 15, 2023	England win series 2-1 with victory over Jamaica Watch the best plays as England beat Jamaica 63-59 in their final match to wrap up a 2-1 series victory against the Sunshine Girls. BBC Sport - Published on January 15, 2023
England beat Jamaica to take 2-1 series victory England beat Jamaica 63-59 in the final match to take a 2-1 series victory against the Sunshine Girls. BBC Sport - Published on January 15, 2023	Jamaica fight back to beat England & level series Watch the key moments as Jamaica beat England 61-58 to force a decider in their three-match series. BBC Sport - Published on January 14, 2023
Jamaica beat England to set up series decider Jamaica overturn an opening-quarter deficit to beat England 61-58 and force a decider in the three-match series. BBC Sport - Published on January 14, 2023