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A former bodyguard for Fidel Castro finds that, as restrictions relax, he can publicly embrace his religion and have more access to the game he practically worships.

Jamaican-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

PR 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

Courtesy 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

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

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

September 14-2011

The Maia Chung Autism and Disabilities Foundation (MCADF) yesterday (Wednesday September 14-2011) received 50 percent of the organisation’s most recent grant, to assist with the organisation’s work to help the Autistic poor and marg

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

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

by Alisha Ally

I have been pleasantly surprised that many of my adventures for the year have led me to the coastal village of Laborie. On my first work assignment to the village earlier in the year, photographer Bill Mortley and I had cause to rest

Those 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

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

Tim Layden - SI.com: DAEGU, South Korea

This time, Usain Bolt showed us more. He gave us all the usual pieces, like an actor in a long-running play delivering his lines or Skynyrd doing Free Bird back in the day. On a late summer night, he looked at

BY DANIA BOGLE Observer staff reporter

OLYMPIC champion Melaine Walker gave Jamaica its third medal at the 13th IAAF World Championships in Athletics yesterday after posting a season's best 52.73 seconds to capture silver in the women's 400m hurdles



Daegu, Korea - On the day Usain Bolt returned to the track in the 200 m heat and the semi final Jamaica’s women took their first sprint gold medal in these championships. It was Veronica Campbell-Brown who won the 200m in 22.22.

While Jamaican sprin

Ever since he set world age-group records for the 400m as a 14 and 15 year old, the names James and Bolt have been linked like twins.