Tag: Jamaica

Jaishankar holds bilaterals with counterparts on sidelines of India-CARICOM meeting

During the meetings, discussions included topics ranging from renewable energy, digital transformation, and reformed multilateralism to International Solar Alliance (ISA).

April 22, 2023

Chess Olympiad witnesses great sportsmanship

When Meelis passed out after Jaden's 39th move, he was in a winning position. He was airlifted to a private hospital, where his condition was described as stable.

August 1, 2022

World Athletics C’ship: Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce blazes to victory in women’s Track & Field 100m final

The reigning World Champion led Jamaica to a podium sweep, with Shericka Jackson taking silver and Elaine Thompson-Herah taking bronze.

July 18, 2022

India-Jamaica economic relations flourish even after geographical constraints: President Kovind

Earlier, President Kovind inaugurated an 'India-Jamaica Friendship Garden' at the Hope Gardens, Jamaica, and planted a sapling along with the First Lady Savita Kovind.

May 17, 2022

President Kovind embarks on 7-day state visit to Jamaica, Saint Vincent and Grenadines

This year marks the 176th anniversary of the arrival of Indians in Jamaica. Jamaica has a 70,000 strong Indian diaspora.

May 14, 2022

3 dead as Elsa ravages Caribbean, aims for Cuba

Elsa prompted Gov. Ron DeSantis to declare a state of emergency in 15 Florida counties

July 4, 2021

Chris Gayle tests COVID-19 negative after coming in contact with Usain Bolt

According to several media reports, swashbuckling batsman Chris Gayle was one of the members who attended Usain Bolt's 34th birthday party.

August 25, 2020

Eight-time Olympic champion Usain Bolt tests COVID-19 positive, self isolates himself: Report

The 100m, 200m and 4x100m relay record holder has urged everyone who had come in close contact with him to self isolate themselves.

August 25, 2020

Outlander in Britain

The new post-Brexit immigration policy, unveiled last week, can be contextualised with the protests outside 10 Downing Street against the government’s deportation plans.

February 26, 2020

7.7 magnitude ‘hazardous’ earthquake hits Caribbean coast off Jamaica; possibility of tsunami waves

A Caribbean-wide tsunami warning was issued by the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center but lifted about two hours later. And Cuba's Seismology Service said there was no danger of a tsunami on the island.

January 29, 2020

Andre Russell and Jassym Lora announce arrival of first baby in unique style

The video soon went viral on social media, with his fans, friends and netizens congratulating the couple.

September 18, 2019

Chris Gayle’s 22nd T20 hundred in vain in CPL run feast

Gayle smashed 116 from just 67 balls in an innings that included seven fours and 10 sixes.

September 11, 2019

West Indies player Kraigg Brathwaite’s bowling action under review

Brathwaite will be required to submit to further testing by 14 September. He is, however, permitted to continue bowling in international cricket until the results of the testing are known.

September 8, 2019

West Indies replace Miguel Cummins with Keemo Paul for Jamaica Test

Talking about the series so far, India outplayed the West Indies by 318 runs in the first Test match in Antigua.

August 28, 2019

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...

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...

September 17, 2017