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Jamaica "Reggae Boyz" face must-win World Cup qualifier (AFP via Yahoo! News)
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 10:23:30 GMT
Jamaica's "Reggae Boyz" face a must-win home match Wednesday in order to keep alive their dreams of a spot at the 2010 South Africa World Cup from the North, Central American and Caribbean zone.

Orane: Jamaica's mannerisms, food distribution similar to Ghana (Jamaica Gleaner)
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 10:14:03 GMT
DURING A visit to Ghana in August, GraceKennedy Limited CEO Douglas Orane said he noticed glaring similarities between Jamaica and the West African country. These include mannerisms of the people and food distribution. There is a marked difference...

Do or die! Jamaica must win to advance (Jamaica Gleaner)
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 10:15:14 GMT
JAMAICA'S REGGAE Boyz face a do-or-die challenge in tonight's CONCACAF Group Two World Cup qualifier against Canada at the National Stadium, having to beat the North Americans to enhance their hopes of advancing to the final round of qualifiers. Kick-off is scheduled...

Jamaica GDP turns negative as major sectors fall (INO News)
Tue, 18 Nov 2008 13:19:15 GMT
(AP:KINGSTON, Jamaica) The Jamaican economy has hit a wall. The Caribbean government reports gross domestic product was flat in the third quarter and will be negative for the year.

Fitch Downgrades Jamaica's Ratings; Rating Outlook Negative (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
Tue, 18 Nov 2008 20:52:00 GMT
NEW YORK----Fitch Ratings has downgraded Jamaica's ratings as follows:

Jamaica, Trinidad and Leewards win in WICB Cup (The Star)
Tue, 18 Nov 2008 04:08:06 GMT
GEORGETOWN, Guyana (AP) - Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago and the Leeward Islands posted wins Monday in the WICB Cup limited-overs tournament.

TD Jakes set to visit Jamaica (Jamaica Gleaner)
Tue, 18 Nov 2008 08:29:23 GMT
Bishop T.D. Jakes, the acclaimed United States preacher, is scheduled to visit Jamaica December 9-11. On the first two days of his visit, he will conduct outdoor meetings at the National Stadium. He will, on day three, conduct a leadership seminar at the Hilton Kingston hotel...

Jamaica Tourist Board execs quit - Another government board loses its directors (Jamaica Gleaner)
Tue, 18 Nov 2008 06:29:33 GMT
WESTERN BUREAU: THE directors of the Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) have joined the growing list of public-sector executives, appointed by the 13-month-old Jamaica Labour Party government, to resign. Last night, at least five members of the JTB board gathered at the New Kingston offices...

DCP Shields out of Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) next February (Jamaica Gleaner)
Tue, 18 Nov 2008 06:29:23 GMT
MARK SHIELDS will cease being a member of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) next February.The Ministry of National Security yesterday said Shields, the deputy commissioner of police (DCP) in charge of the crime portfolio, declined the offer ...

Jamaica Reggae Boyz face must-win World Cup qualifier (Soccer Way)
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 10:55:07 GMT
Jamaica´s "Reggae Boyz" face a must-win home match Wednesday in order to keep alive their dreams of a spot at the 2010 South Africa World Cup from the North, Central American and Caribbean zone.

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