Tag: Jamaica
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FIFA Women’s World Cup 2019: Cristiana Girelli’s hat-trick ensures Italy win
It is worth noting that this was Italy's joint-biggest win at the FIFA Women's World Cup; winning 5-0 against Chinese Taipei in 1991
June 15, 2019 -
CWG 2018: Indian eves lose to Jamaica in basketball
Jamaica defeated Indian eves 66-57 in a preliminary round Pool B match of the Commonwealth Games here on Thursday. Right from the word start, India never looked in the contention as they were outplayed in every department of the game. Captain Shireen Limaye (18 points) and power forward Jeena Skaria (12 points), however, tried to …
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April 5, 2018 -
Jamaica’s Violet Brown dies at 117; Japan woman now oldest
The world’s oldest person has died in Jamaica. Violet Brown was 117 years and 189 days old. Prime Minister Andrew Holness has expressed his condolences in a Facebook post, calling her “an inspiring woman.” The woman known as “Aunt V” died Friday at a local hospital, where she had been treated for heart arrhythmia and …
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September 17, 2017 -
Jamaica assures India of special care to safeguard Indians
Jamaica has assured India that special care would be taken to safeguard the lives of Indian nationals in the country after an Indian youth was shot dead in a case of suspected armed robbery in Kingston. The assurance came a day after External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj had sought information from Indian High Commission regarding …
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February 12, 2017 -
Sushma assures help to family of Indian killed in Jamaica
External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Saturday assured help to the family of an Indian national who was shot dead during an armed robbery in Jamaica earlier this week. "Talreja family – I am sorry to know about this tragedy. My heartfelt condolences," Sushma Swaraj tweeted. "Indian High Commission in Jamaica will follow up this …
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February 11, 2017 -
Birthday Special: Bob Marley-The Jamaican wonder of words
February 6, 2017 -
‘Sprint King’ Usain Bolt makes low-key return to Jamaica
Sprint king Usain Bolt returned to his hometown Jamaica following his historic exploits at the Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, which ended earlier this month. The sprint superstar made a quiet return to the island after setting the athletics world ablaze by romping to a "triple triple" to seal his status as one of the …
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September 1, 2016 -
Rio: Elaine Thompson wins gold for Jamaica in women”s 100m
Rio: Elaine Thompson wins gold for Jamaica in women''s 100m
August 14, 2016