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Usain Bolt on his track greatness: "I wanted to set high standards and I did"

On the night track turned to Jamaica once again to find the World’s Fastest Man, the greatest Jamaican sprinter was in a sky box in the stadium — his presence literally hovering over a sport that hasn’t been the same since he left

The Independent UK

Jamaica’s Oblique Seville powers to world 100m glory in front of Usain Bolt

Bolt, the last Jamaican to win this title a decade ago, was in attendance at the Japan National Stadium and was treated to a Jamaican one-two.

The Independent UK

Seville And Jefferson-Wooden Enjoy Maiden World Titles, US Savour Field Of Gold

Oblique Seville and Melissa Jefferson-Wooden recorded their first major victories in winning the men's and women's 100 metres world titles on Sunday, making it honours even between sprint powerhouses Jamaica and the United States.

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World Athletics Championships: Oblique Seville and Melissa Jefferson-Wooden win 100m gold

Kishane Thompson makes it a memorable men’s one-two for Jamaica on night two in Tokyo, with Olympic champion Noah Lyles taking bronze

Evening Standard

Seville shines brightest in men's 100m boilover

With legendary countryman Usain Bolt watching on, Jamaican Oblique Seville claimed the men's 100m title at the world championships.

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Oblique Seville rips 100m field apart to deliver worlds glory and gold to Jamaica

Oblique Seville scorched to the world 100m gold in a personal best, leading a Jamaican one-two ahead of Kishane Thompson

The Guardian - UK

These hotels have very specific concierge services, from sandcastle building to a ‘bourbon butler’

HOTELS: Properties across the U.S and beyond are increasingly catering to niche — and often hyper-specific — interests and desires. Here US Travel Editor Ted Thornhill reveals 15 of the most fascinating butler offerings

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Thomas Tuchel reveals England’s Mason Greenwood stance as Jamaica pursue switch of allegiance

Greenwood has obtained a Jamaican passport but has yet to complete the requisite change of association form as he is not ready to commit

The Independent UK

'Not in our thoughts': England not considering Mason Greenwood return, insists Thomas Tuchel

Marseille forward yet to complete proposed switch of international allegiance to Jamaica under Steve McClaren

Evening Standard

Jamaican prime minister returns to power amid reduction in violent crime

Jamaicans voted Andrew Holness, the leader of the centre-right Jamaica Labour party (JLP), into power for a third consecutive term on September 3. Holness beat Mark Golding of the People’s National party (PNP) in a tight election, with the JLP winning 34 seats and the PNP 29.

The Conversation

Jamaica election results: Andrew Holness leads Labour party to third term

Incumbent prime minister says country on right trajectory, as opposition leader concedes defeat

The Guardian - AU

Jamaicans head to polls for election as ruling party faces corruption concerns

Polls point to ‘very close election’ between the Jamaica Labour party and the opposition People’s National party

The Guardian - US

Lawyers say men deported by US to Eswatini are being imprisoned illegally

The men, who had been released after serving criminal sentences, are from Laos, Vietnam, Cuba, Jamaica and Yemen

The Guardian - UK

Meet Dr. Joy Spence, the woman who rewrote the rules of rum

A chemist by training, Dr Joy Spence has been the guardian angel of perhaps the world’s most exclusive rum. Douglas Blyde reports

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The Guardian - US

Jamaica’s Maroons keep their culture alive – and spearhead fight for justice

Mama G, a spiritual leader of descendants of Africans who escaped enslavement to form their own communities, says what was taken from her ancestors must be restored: ‘Restoration is reparation’

Latin Times

Maine Police Officer Jon Luke Evans to Voluntarily Return to Jamaica after ICE Arrest

Jamaican-born police officer Jon Luke Evans has agreed to return to Jamaica after being arrested by ICE.

The Guardian - US

Noah Lyles pipped by Kishane Thompson in first 100m head-to-head since Paris Olympics

Jamaica’s Kishane Thompson avenged his Olympic heartbreak, defeating Noah Lyles with a meet-record 9.87 in the Silesia Diamond League 100m

The Guardian - US

How a Jamaican student invented a self-disinfecting door handle for hospitals: ‘Design that fits reality’

Today, Rayvon Stewart’s model is celebrated as a symbol of the Caribbean’s growing science and technology talent pool

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Evening Standard

Menswear designer Bianca Saunders’ favourite things

As she launches a new pop-up with Puma, Saskia Kemsley speaks to the acclaimed designer about twisted seams, Jamaican roots and the art of familiarity

Woman & Home

Kate Middleton's block heel slingbacks are a summer holiday shoe you'll bring out time and time again

The Princess of Wales wore these Russell & Bromley slingbacks in Jamaica in 2022 and this design is a great seasonal staple

The Guardian - UK

Family of Briton murdered in Jamaica seek answers over UK officials’ ‘indifference’

Delroy Walker’s relatives say they were initially told ‘your brother’s not British, or not British enough’ to receive help

The Independent UK

Maine police chief says Jamaican officer arrested by ICE had cleared federal check for work in May

The chief of police in a resort town in Maine has called for an investigation into the arrest by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement of one of its officers

The Guardian - UK

Eswatini opposition attacks US deal as ‘human trafficking disguised as deportation’

Men from Vietnam, Jamaica, Laos, Yemen and Cuba to be temporarily held in kingdom

AAP

Inglis hits his T20 sweet spot as Aussies blast Windies

Josh Inglis hopes he has nailed down his spot in the Australian team after helping beat West Indies by eight wickets in the second T20 in Jamaica.

The Independent UK

What to know about the African kingdom of Eswatini where the US sent 5 deportees

The United States has deported five immigrants from Vietnam, Jamaica, Cuba, Yemen and Laos to Eswatini, a small country in southern Africa where the king still holds absolute power

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