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Jamaican fraud probe reveals links to politicians
Fox News
KINGSTON, Jamaica ? David Smith was a large-living and influential figure in Jamaica before courts in two countries knocked him down as a fraud artist. He splurged on luxury cars and mansions, flew in a Learjet and sponsored concerts and athletic ...

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Jamaican cooperator testifies in NY drug case
Fox News
NEW YORK ? A former track coach at a Jamaican high school testified Wednesday that a notorious drug kingpin sought his illegal services to obtain fraudulent visas for couriers ? including a young girl ? to smuggle drugs into the United States.
Amnesty Int'l calls for Jamaica to probe alleged abuses during bloody raids to ...Washington Post

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BBC Sport

Jamaican to open European season in tip-top condition
Malaysia Star
Bolt revolutionised sprinting, and indeed athletics, four years ago in Beijing, setting world records when winning the 100m and 200m titles, and also starring in a record-breaking Jamaican quartet in the 4x100m relay. The 25-year-old Jamaican left the ...
Dwain Chambers hopes to be carried along in Usain Bolt's slipstreamThe Guardian
Bolt says his start will be key at London OlympicsWaterloo Cedar Falls Courier
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Government of Jamaica, Jamaica Information Service

Op-Ed: Taxing Jamaica's Future
Caribbean Journal
By Ramesh Sujanani There is no doubt that Jamaica is one of the world's most taxed countries (in more ways than one). Nominal incomes for low-to-middle income individuals, after taking out the exemption level, (which has been revised over the years so ...
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Jamaican cooperator testifies in NY drug case
Seattle Post Intelligencer
TOM HAYS, AP NEW YORK (AP) ? A former track coach at a Jamaican high school testified Wednesday that a notorious drug kingpin sought his illegal services to obtain fraudulent visas for couriers ? including a young girl ? to smuggle drugs into the ...
Amnesty: Jamaica panel should probe alleged abusesBellingham Herald
NY cooperator testifies against Jamaican drug bossGlens Falls Post-Star
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Jamaican fighters sweep Philadelphia
Jamaica Gleaner
JAMAICA's combined martial arts team members dominated the Philadelphia Taekwondo Inter-national at the weekend, as Nicholas Dussard won black belt lightweight gold and the McKay Lady Knights got off to a flying start in their first international ...



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Corporate bosses testify: Jamaican workers are the best!
Jamaica Gleaner
He said there was no better worker anywhere in the world than a truly hardworking Jamaican worker. The Gleaner caught up with some other corporate bosses to see if they shared his view. Denis O'Brien, head of Digicel, shared his views.



Wright on time? ... Local boss lashes J'can omissions from WI setup
Jamaica Observer
BY SANJAY MYERS Observer staff reporter Jamaica Cricket Association (JCA) president Lyndel Wright has called on the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) selectors to explain why more Jamaicans have not been chosen in the senior or 'A' Team squads.

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No waivers for importation of horses
Jamaica Gleaner
He further stated that there would also be an exemption on certain consumer items; this will be readily accepted by most Jamaicans as most persons are finding it very hard to cope due to their inability to purchase basic commodities because of high ...
Budget Debate 2012/2013 Presentation by Dr. Peter PhillipsGovernment of Jamaica, Jamaica Information Service

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Jamaica to celebrate 50 years of independence with events at The O2
Event Magazine
The O2 is set to be transformed into a Caribbean oasis from 25 July-6 August to celebrate 50 years of independence for Jamaica. The event, which is titled Respect Jamaica 50, will see more than 50 artistes perform at The O2 in its event spaces ...
Jamaican independence to be celebrated in London this summerBreaking Travel News

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