Jamaica PM proposes change to fight crime (Miami Herald)
Wed, 23 Jul 2008 19:13:48 GMT Jamaicas prime minister is proposing to let police hold criminal suspects as long as 72 hours without bail as a measure to fight violent crime.
Jamaica Fire Brigade launches community safety programme (The Jamaica Observer)
Wed, 23 Jul 2008 06:22:35 GMT THE Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) yesterday launched its Community Fire Safety Programme which is aimed at building awareness on fire prevention among Jamaicans.
Phillips to challenge Jamaica PNP leader Portia (Miami Herald)
Tue, 22 Jul 2008 20:04:13 GMT Peter vs. Portia round two. Disappointed by the leadership of the opposition Peoples National Party leader Portia Simpson-Miller, Jamaicas former national security minister, Peter Phillips, is seeking to unseat her.
Jamaica: Montego Bay (Miami Herald)
Wed, 23 Jul 2008 18:28:06 GMT Try it on for size, Im instructed by the affable vendor at the Fort Street Craft Market near Montego Bays Hip Strip. With a vibe more like a gracious granny than a savvy entrepreneur, her pitch continues. Green is your color, she says, holding up a batik shirt she notices matches my eyes.
Injured Tyson Gay pulls out of London GP (San Francisco Chronicle)
Wed, 23 Jul 2008 21:11:36 GMT Sprinter Tyson Gay withdrew from the London Grand Prix on Wednesday, insisting the hamstring he injured at the U.S. Olympic trials wont rule him out of next months Beijing Games. Gay was due to race against Jamaicas former world record-holder Asafa Powell...
Get connected! (All About Jazz)
Wed, 23 Jul 2008 20:37:53 GMT Biography Wynton Kelly (born December 2, 1931 in Jamaica--died April 12, 1971 in Toronto, Canada) was an American jazz pianist.
Jamaica eyes penalties for metal thieves (INO News)
Mon, 21 Jul 2008 16:10:45 GMT (AP:KINGSTON, Jamaica) A Jamaican official says far tougher fines are needed to fight thieves plundering metal from construction sites, power lines and houses.
Bolt fails to lock out Powell at Sweden athletics meet (AFP)
Tue, 22 Jul 2008 22:11:43 GMT Jamaicas 100 metres former world record holder Asafa Powell beat compatriot and present recordholder Usain Bolt here at the IAAF Grand Prix meeting on Tuesday.
Powell outpaces Usain Bolt (The Telegraph)
Wed, 23 Jul 2008 22:04:08 GMT Stockholm: Jamaica’s Asafa Powell got off to a fine start and then held on to beat compatriot and world-record holder Usain Bolt in the 100m at a Grand Prix meeting on Tuesday.
Dolly damage minor in Galveston (11 News Houston)
Wed, 23 Jul 2008 20:42:35 GMT Jamaica Beach on Galveston Island has so far avoided any damage from Hurricane Dolly. Earlier this week, officials were worried about the threat of high tides, but the morning tides have come and gone without creating much destruction.
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