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Secret of Usain Bolt’s speed unveiled

Michelle Nurse Dec 23, 2014 0

Scientists say they can explain Usain Bolt's extraordinary speed with a mathematical model. His 100m time of 9.58 seconds during the 2009 World Championships in Berlin is the current world record. They say their model…
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Get a grip on CCJ

Michelle Nurse Dec 16, 2014 0

It is unfortunate that opponents to Jamaica's accession to the civil and criminal jurisdiction of the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) perpetrate and perpetuate myths about the malleability of the CCJ and constitutional protection enjoyed…
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Shaggy, Ziggy Marley highlight 2015 reggae Grammy nominations

Michelle Nurse Dec 13, 2014 0

The nominations are in, and six reggae stars will duke it out for the 2015 Best Reggae Album Grammy award. Six artists are on the books for this year’s awards, from reggae legend Lee “Scratch” Perry to reggae royalty Ziggy…
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Jamaican postcard collection on display in Washington, DC

Michelle Nurse Dec 12, 2014 0

A collection of over 200 postcards, depicting Jamaica's rich history, is currently on display at an exhibition being hosted by the Embassy of Jamaica in Washington, DC. The exhibition, titled 'Greetings from Jamaica, a Country of History…
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Relations with Japan strengthened at recent ministerial summit

Michelle Nurse Dec 8, 2014 0

Jamaica’s Foreign Minister Senator A.J. Nicholson, says the recent CARICOM/Japan Ministerial Meeting held in Tokyo, Japan, provided the opportunity for the strengthening of relations with Japan, both at the bilateral…
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