Tag: Jamaica
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Olympics 2024: Jamaican athlete drags Federation to CAS
Even though the 2024 Olympic Games is billed to get underway on Friday in Paris, the global event has already began in other areas.
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Four countries where Ogun state capital, Abeokuta can be found
Abeokuta is the state capital of Ogun State in southwest Nigeria. It is situated on the east bank of the Ogun River, near a group of rocky outcrops in a wooded savanna; 77 kilometres north of Lagos by railway, or 130 kilometres by water.
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Jamaica plans to source vehicles from Nigeria
The Jamaican High Commissioner to Nigeria, Mr. Esmond Reid, says plans are underway for his country to start sourcing for vehicles from Innoson Vehicles Manufacturing (IVM), in Nigeria. Reid, in company of the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr Geoffrey Onyeama,
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Queen Nanny: Ghanaian woman who led liberation army in Jamaica – By Owei Lakemfa
NANNY, a young Akan woman from present day Ghana, born about 1686 was captured with her four brothers and sold into slavery. They were taken on ‘The Journey of No Return’ across the Atlantic Ocean, becoming part of the 12.5 million Africans forced on this journey by Europeans and Americans who wanted free labour to…
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Int’l Friendly: Messi rates Argentina high after defeating Jamaica
Paris Saint Germain and Argentina forward , Lionel Messi has reacted to his side’s friendly victory over Jamaica on Wednesday. Argentina defeated Jamaica 3-0 in the early hours of today in a friendly tie in the United States. A goal from Julian Alvarez and a brace from Messi gave Argentina the win over Jamaica at…
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PROFOH launches ‘Project Code Care’ to carry out free surgeries for 5000 Jamaicans
Preparations are in top gear by the world acclaimed professionals for humanity (PROFOH) to serve the people of the island nation of Jamaica as regards their health care service. PROFOH in conjunction with the government of Jamaica alongside the Ministry of Health and Wellness will be attending to the medical conditions of over 5000 Jamaicans.
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Jamaican crowned Miss World 2019 as Nigeria reach top 5
Jamaica’s Toni-Ann Singh has taken the 69th Miss World crown. The pageant took place on Saturday December 14, in London and saw women from around the globe compete for the prestigious title and the famous blue crown. Toni-Ann Singh stunned the audience with her amazing voice when she sang Whitney Houston’s classic, I Have Nothing.…
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Jamaica pursues world heritage status for reggae
Jamaica has asked for reggae to be added this year at a meeting of the UN agency on the island of Mauritius, where 40 proposals are set to be considered from November 26 to December 1. So far, 399 examples of world heritage including dances, food-making practices, boat-building, games, festivals and even coaxing rituals for…
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Bob Marley's daughter helps Jamaica make World Cup history
Bob Marley is one of Jamaica’s favourite sons, but it is the late musician’s daughter who is hitting the headlines for her part in the nation’s latest sporting success. Jamaica have become the first Caribbean team to qualify for a women’s football World Cup and it’s Cedella Marley – the first-born daughter of Bob –…
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D’banj rocks dreadlocks, vacations in Jamaica
Since the death of his son, Daniel the third, D’banj has been taken proactive steps to get over his loss. The music star took to his Instagram page on Tuesday, August 14, 2018, where he posted a photo of himself looking dressed in shades of pink. This would be the first time we will…