Jamaica

Island country in the Caribbean Sea

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Jamaica is an island country situated in the Caribbean Sea. Spanning 10,990 square kilometres (4,240 sq mi) in area, it is the third-largest island of the Greater Antilles and the Caribbean. Jamaica lies about 145 kilometres (90 mi) south of Cuba, and 191 kilometres (119 mi) west of Hispaniola ; the British Overseas Territory of the Cayman Islands lies some 215 kilometres (134 mi) to the north-west.

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Dua Lipa was 'high on sugar' when she wrote Levitating Dua Lipa has revealed 'Levitating' was penned after experiencing a sugar rush from doughnuts in Jamaica. Credit: Bang Media World Duration: 01:02Published 4 days ago

Beyonce and JAY-Z sued over Black Effect vocals Beyonce and JAY-Z are being sued by Jamaican dancer L'Antoinette Stines, who claims the superstar couple didn't give her proper credit for her part in their song Black Effect. Credit: Cover Video STUDIO Duration: 00:58Published 3 weeks ago

A cool challenge for Jamaican Olympic bobsleigh hopefuls The Jamaican bobsleigh team are used to training without ice, but with British gyms closed due to the coronavirus outbreak, they've had to improvise to keep up their strength. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 00:45Published on June 2, 2020

Queen Elizabeth was once 'thrown in the back of a van' after a security breach The 94-year-old monarch was lifted and thrown into the back of a Land Rover by security guards during a royal tour of Jamaica according to a royal correspondent. Credit: Bang Media World Duration: 01:10Published on May 25, 2020

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Alfred Fagon statue: Police release photo of man they want to talk to A statue honouring the Jamaican poet, actor and playwright Alfred Fagon was damaged in Bristol. BBC News - Published 2 weeks ago
Black playwright's statue in Bristol doused in 'bleach' A statue honouring the Jamaican poet, actor and playwright Alfred Fagon is attacked in Bristol. BBC News - Published 3 weeks ago
Millie Small: My Boy Lollipop singer dies aged 73 The singer, who had Jamaica's first million-selling single, dies after suffering a stroke. BBC News - Published on May 6, 2020

Jamaica says one migrant on U.S. deportation flight had coronavirus One of the 46 people who arrived in Jamaica on a deportation flight from the United States a week ago has tested positive for the new coronavirus, Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness said on Monday. Reuters - Published on April 28, 2020
'He will die out there': Severely autistic man facing deportation to Jamaica Mother of Osime Brown says his deportation marks culmination of failings by statutory agencies over the years Independent - Published on March 15, 2020
Jamaica declares disaster over coronavirus, seeks Cuban nurses Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness on Friday declared the island a disaster area because of the threat of coronavirus infection and said his country is seeking 100 Cuban nurses to help it to cope. Reuters - Published on March 14, 2020

Jamaica confirms first imported case of coronavirus Jamaica's ministry of health and wellness confirmed on Tuesday the island nation's first imported case of the coronavirus, in its capital city of Kingston. Reuters - Published on March 11, 2020
Rochdale grooming gang members remain in UK 18 months after losing court battle against deportation Exclusive: Home Office accused of prioritising offenders with Jamaican roots over sex abusers Independent - Published on March 7, 2020
Cruise operator in talks with Mexico to allow ship to dock amid coronavirus fears Global cruise operator MSC Cruises was negotiating with Mexican authorities on Wednesday to allow one of its vessels to dock in the Caribbean port of Cozumel, after Jamaica and Grand Cayman barred.. Reuters - Published on February 26, 2020
Cruise ship denied by Jamaica, Grand Cayman on coronavirus fears headed for Mexican port A passenger cruise ship is headed for Mexico's port city of Cozumel after Jamaican and Grand Cayman authorities barred its passengers from disembarking due to fears of the fast-spreading coronavirus,.. Reuters - Published on February 26, 2020

'One rule for black boys and another for white boys': Corbyn condemns Boris Johnson hypocrisy over Jamaica deportation flights Labour leader accuses PM of trying to mislead public over seriousness of crimes committed by some of those sent to Caribbean Independent - Published on February 12, 2020
Agony of woman whose disabled partner was deported to Jamaica after they couldn't afford to review case 'My three-year-old wakes up every morning and asks: is dada back? I can't explain it to a three-year-old' Independent - Published on February 11, 2020
Home Office deportation flight to Jamaica leaves UK despite outrage and court ruling A deportation flight to Jamaica has left the UK despite widespread outrage and a court ruling which meant dozens of those scheduled to be removed were granted last-minute reprieve. Independent - Published on February 11, 2020	Jamaica deportation: Home Office proceeds with flight despite court ruling It comes after a court ruling put restrictions on who the government could deport to Jamaica. BBC News - Published on February 11, 2020
UK proceeds with deportation flight It comes after a court ruling put restrictions on who the government could deport to Jamaica. BBC News - Published on February 11, 2020	Court ruling stops deportation of some Jamaican nationals, after phone outage left them without legal advice The courts have halted the deportation of many of Jamaican nationals scheduled to be on a controversial charter flight after it was ruled they were not granted adequate access to legal advice ahead of.. Independent - Published on February 10, 2020
Government defends mass deportation flight to Jamaica amid backlash from MPs Minister defends deportation of around 50 Jamaicans – many of whom have been in UK for many years and have British children – as 150 cross-party MPs call on prime minister to halt charter flight Independent - Published on February 10, 2020	Tory minister claims deporting people to Jamaica despite them living in UK since childhood is not racist Campaigners call for removals to be delayed until after publication of Windrush report Independent - Published on February 9, 2020
Man who has been in UK since age 11 and has British baby set to be deported on Jamaica charter flight 'I was brought up here. I don't know anything else. I made one mistake in life, and it feels like I tried to kill the Queen' Independent - Published on February 8, 2020	Boris Johnson says deportation of dozens of Caribbean nationals must go ahead Commons hears evidence that Home Office claim all those to be sent to Jamaica are 'serious criminals' is untrue Independent - Published on February 5, 2020
'The Home Office is destroying their lives': Father-of-two set to be deported to Jamaica after being 'unlawfully' detained Exclusive: Second charter flight to Caribbean since Windrush scandal set to leave within weeks Independent - Published on January 29, 2020	Major quake shakes Miami and the Caribbean, tsunami threat passes A powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck the western Caribbean on Tuesday, triggering evacuations as buildings shook across the Cayman Islands, in Jamaica, and in downtown Miami, but with no initial.. Reuters - Published on January 28, 2020
Caribbean earthquake of 7.7 triggers tsunami warnings The 7.7-magnitude quake hit between Jamaica, the Cayman Islands and Cuba, prompting tsunami alerts. BBC News - Published on January 28, 2020	U.S. Secretary of State cautions nations against taking 'easy money' from China U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on a visit to Jamaica on Wednesday cautioned nations against taking "easy money" from China, warning it could be counterproductive. Reuters - Published on January 22, 2020
Pompeo says U.S. not seeking to divide Caribbean bloc Caricom U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Wednesday the United States is not seeking to divide Caribbean bloc Caricom after some governments voiced discontent that only certain countries had been.. Reuters - Published on January 22, 2020	'A billion pounds can't buy back my happiness' Chiplyn Burton was denied entry back into the UK after a trip to Jamaica in the 1970s. BBC News - Published on January 21, 2020
New Year Honours 2020: 'Extraordinary' nurse becomes MBE Paulette Bolton emigrated from Jamaica and taught herself to read English using dictionaries. BBC News - Published on December 27, 2019	Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce plans Tokyo Olympics 100m & 200m sprint double Jamaican sprint star Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce will also run in the 200m when she defends her Olympic 100m title in Tokyo next year. BBC News - Published on December 25, 2019
Miss Jamaica crowned Miss World 2019 Toni-Ann Singh was given the title on Saturday's event in ExCel London. BBC News - Published on December 15, 2019	Jamaican wins Miss World title, says will work for sustainable change Jamaica's Toni-Ann Singh was crowned as Miss World 2019 on Saturday and said she wanted to use her title to work for "sustainable change" for women and their children. Reuters - Published on December 14, 2019
World Athletics Championships: Dina Asher Smith helps Great Britain to women's 4x100m silver Dina Asher-Smith wins her third medal of the World Championships as Great Britain take silver behind Jamaica in the 4x100m relay. BBC News - Published on October 5, 2019	World Athletics Championships: Dina Asher-Smith claims silver as Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce wins 100m Great Britain's Dina Asher-Smith claims an historic silver medal in the women's 100m as Jamaica's Shelly Ann Fraser-Pryce takes gold at the World Athletics Championships. BBC News - Published on September 29, 2019
'My son gives me extra motivation' - Fraser-Pryce on how motherhood keeps her relaxed as she aims for more golds Jamaican sprint superstar Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce on how motherhood and her passion for hair keep her relaxed as she aims to add to her seven world titles. BBC News - Published on September 22, 2019	Battling for survival on the frontier of climate change How farmers in Jamaica are using smart technology to cope with more unpredictable weather patterns. BBC News - Published on September 14, 2019
Brussels Diamond League: Dina Asher-Smith runs season's best to win 100m Great Britain's Dina Asher-Smith posts a season's best time over 100m to beat Jamaica's Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce at the Diamond League Final in Brussels. BBC News - Published on September 7, 2019	Usain Bolt's 200m world record 10 years on - 'You've got to be kidding me!' A look back as Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt breaks the 200m world record at the World Athletics Championships in Berlin on 20 August 2009. BBC News - Published on August 20, 2019
Netball World Cup 2019 Highlights: England beat Jamaica Watch highlights as England beat world number two side Jamaica 56-48 at Liverpool Arena. BBC News - Published on July 15, 2019	Gold Cup: US beat Jamaica to reach final after 90-minute delay for lightning Chelsea's new £58m forward Christian Pulisic scores twice to send the United States through to the Gold Cup final, in a game stopped for 90 minutes because of lightning. BBC News - Published on July 4, 2019
Sean Paul: 'Language barrier' a problem for dancehall artists The star says people finding patois hard to understand impacts the success of Jamaican musicians. BBC News - Published on July 2, 2019	Sam Kerr: Chelsea interested in Australia striker Chelsea are interested in signing Australia captain Sam Kerr, who lit up the World Cup with four goals against Jamaica. BBC News - Published on June 22, 2019
Women's World Cup 2019: All the goals as Marta makes history, Kerr hits four & Jamaica celebrate Watch all the best bits from day 12 of the Women's World Cup featuring Marta's history-making goal and incredible scenes after Jamaica score their first ever World Cup goal. BBC News - Published on June 18, 2019	Kerr hits four as Australia crushes Jamaica Sam Kerr scores four goals and becomes the Women's World Cup joint-top scorer as Australia beat spirited Jamaica to reach the Women's World Cup last 16. BBC News - Published on June 18, 2019
Women's World Cup 2019: Havana Solaun scores Jamaica’s first ever Women’s World Cup goal Havana Solaun scores Jamaica’s first ever Women’s World Cup goal in their final group game of the 2019 tournament. BBC News - Published on June 18, 2019	Women's World Cup 2019: Sam Kerr heads in Australia’s opener against Jamaica Sam Kerr gives Australia the lead with an “excellent header” against Jamaica in their final group game Women’s World Cup. BBC News - Published on June 18, 2019
Women's World Cup: Italy thrash Jamaica to reach last 16 Cristiana Girelli's hat-trick and Aurora Galli's stunning strike helps Italy book their place in the Women's World Cup last 16 with victory over Jamaica. BBC News - Published on June 14, 2019	Women's World Cup 2019: VAR gives both a penalty and a retake for Italy against Jamaica Cristiana Girelli puts Italy ahead from the spot at the second attempt as VAR intervenes not only to award the penalty but a retake as well against Jamaica. BBC News - Published on June 14, 2019
Brazil Women 3-0 Jamaica Women Veteran Brazil striker Cristiane scores the first hat-trick of the 2019 Women's World Cup as Jamaica's debut at the tournament ends in defeat in Grenoble. BBC News - Published on June 9, 2019	Women's World Cup 2019: Brazil's Cristiane seals hat-trick with brilliant free kick Cristiane gets her hat-trick with a free kick as Brazil go 3-0 up against Jamaica in Group C of the Women's World Cup 2019. BBC News - Published on June 9, 2019
Women's World Cup: Marta unlikely to feature for Brazil against Jamaica Six-time world player of the year Marta is unlikely to feature in Brazil's World Cup opener against Jamaica on Sunday because of a thigh injury. BBC News - Published on June 8, 2019

Jamaica

Island country in the Caribbean Sea

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'He will die out there': Severely autistic man facing deportation to Jamaica

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Man who has been in UK since age 11 and has British baby set to be deported on Jamaica charter flight

Boris Johnson says deportation of dozens of Caribbean nationals must go ahead

'The Home Office is destroying their lives': Father-of-two set to be deported to Jamaica after being 'unlawfully' detained

Major quake shakes Miami and the Caribbean, tsunami threat passes

Caribbean earthquake of 7.7 triggers tsunami warnings

U.S. Secretary of State cautions nations against taking 'easy money' from China

Pompeo says U.S. not seeking to divide Caribbean bloc Caricom

'A billion pounds can't buy back my happiness'

New Year Honours 2020: 'Extraordinary' nurse becomes MBE

Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce plans Tokyo Olympics 100m & 200m sprint double

Miss Jamaica crowned Miss World 2019

Jamaican wins Miss World title, says will work for sustainable change

World Athletics Championships: Dina Asher Smith helps Great Britain to women's 4x100m silver

World Athletics Championships: Dina Asher-Smith claims silver as Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce wins 100m

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Battling for survival on the frontier of climate change

Brussels Diamond League: Dina Asher-Smith runs season's best to win 100m

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Netball World Cup 2019 Highlights: England beat Jamaica

Gold Cup: US beat Jamaica to reach final after 90-minute delay for lightning

Sean Paul: 'Language barrier' a problem for dancehall artists

Sam Kerr: Chelsea interested in Australia striker

Women's World Cup 2019: All the goals as Marta makes history, Kerr hits four & Jamaica celebrate

Kerr hits four as Australia crushes Jamaica

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Women's World Cup: Italy thrash Jamaica to reach last 16

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