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Rigs to Riches: A lesson for Guyana’s future?

3665137437?profile=original Rigs to riches is the story of Norway’s rise from one of Europe’s backwater countries in 1969 to its position as one of the richest nations in Europe today.  How it achieved that status in just over 40 years could be a lesson for Guyana which is now
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Harlequin to open luxury boutique hotel in Barbados

3665137284?profile=originalHarlequin Hotels & Resorts has purchased the Allamanda Beach Hotel on the southcoast of the island to immediately begin a BDS$11 million (US$5.5 million) renovation to transform the beachfront property into a luxury boutique hotel.

The planned openin
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3665137111?profile=originalPR NewswirePR Newswire. Inclusive Five-Day Tour Runs November 17-21

Talk about bragging rights: for the first time ever, Insight Cuba is collaborating with the Havana Marathon (Marabana Marathon) to allow American athletes the opportunity to legally

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Jamaican-American now Lauderhill Chief of Police

3665137082?profile=originalJamaican-American and former Lauderdale Lakes Chief of Police, Andrew Smalling, was on Thursday (Sept. 15) sworn in as the Chief of Police for the City of Lauderhill – a city with a high concentration of Jamaican and Caribbean residents.

The move fro

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Five Seductive Coves, Cays and Bays in Jamaica

3665137295?profile=originalCourtesy of Island Buzz Jamaica:

Jamaica is one of the most sought-after destinations in the Caribbean and the world. The island’s stunning natural beauty and an alluring cultural appeal have been wooing travelers all over the world for decades. Part

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Trinidad Profiles: Dara Tayo self-made and proud

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“What do I do?” Dara Tayo laughs incredulously at the scope of the question. “It would be easier for me to tell you what I DON’T do! I do everything under the sun.”

Tayo is the newly appointed Operations Manager of the all-male T&T Police Service So

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BRUSSELS (AP) -- Usain Bolt ran the season's fastest time in the 100 meters at the Van Damme Memorial on Friday but was upstaged by fellow-Jamaican Yohan Blake, who had the second fastest 200 in history.

Bolt came from behind to finish in 9.76 second

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5 Must Visit Museums and Galleries in Jamaica

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Bob Marley Museum, Kingston

 Aside from its legendary beaches, stunning vistas, vibrant nightlife and wide array of delectable delights Jamaica is also celebrated for its rich culture. The island has numerous repositories of artistic treasures that

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Adorers across the region will raise a Guinness® Stout in celebration of the life and work of Arthur Guinness founder of the dark rich brew which is Guinness®. On Thursday, September 22, Guinness® will host the Arthur Guinness Day Live a regional TV

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Unexpected Visit

Had an unexpectedly lovely day yesterday in Lluidasvale, unexpected in a couple of ways.
First, I thought we were going somewhere completely different, and more importantly-somewhere closer to Kingston, which would have meant a two hour trip in total.
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Janet Silvera, Senior Gleaner Writer

WESTERN BUREAU:

Young, determined, beautiful Jamaican women, who boast the 'It' factor in commanding the global runway, are being sought for the Caribbean's Next Top Model (CNTM), which makes its stop here on Sat

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3665137376?profile=originalThose who follow the Arts would be well acquainted with the growing acclaim associated with the name of Saint Lucian dancer/choreographer Tania Isaac, on the North American Arts circuit.  Ms Isaac, whose early development in the discipline began with

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Daegu, Korea – It took until the final event, it took until Usain Bolt’s final run, but finally a World record was set in the Daegu 2011 World Championships as Jamaica extended its dominance of the men’s 4x100 metres relay.


But the nightmare continu

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