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Usain Bolt’s investment accounts are reportedly down millions with Jamaican authorities launching an investigation

Bolt’s manager said the star sprinter’s “entire portfolio is being reviewed.”

Fortune

Sprinting was a faster way for me to escape poverty: Yohan Blake

It was not easy competing in the same era as the legendary Usain Bolt, yet when Yohan Blake thinks back to his humble beginnings, the 33-year-old remains grateful for all that he has managed to accomplish while going up against his more illustrious Jamaican compatriot and long-time training partner.

The Times of India

Matildas' chance to avenge Spain thrashing

Matildas coach Tony Gustavsson says his side won't be haunted by the memories of their 7-0 loss to Spain when the sides meet again next month.

AAP

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Matildas to host Cup of Nations tournament in NSW in build-up to 2023 Women's World Cup

With just three international windows left until the Women's World Cup, the Matildas will host Spain, the Czech Republic and Jamaica in February as they fine-tune preparations.

ABC News

Matildas to face Spain in Cup of Nations as Women’s World Cup preparations ramp up

The Matildas will test their World Cup credentials in a four-team mini-tournament involving Spain, Czech Republic and Jamaica next month

The Guardian - AU

England netball make winning start to three-match series against Jamaica

The Vitality Roses produced a fine fourth-quarter performance to win in Manchester.

The Independent UK

Family of Brit who drowned in Jamaica trying to save lives want his bravery awarded

Bristol-born Remo Douglas, 34, waded into the flooded river in Jamaica, saving his girlfriend, baby and desperately trying to retrieve his 11-year-old niece who also died in the water

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‘I have a fighting spirit!’: the Windrush boxer who lost everything – then battled his way back

Vernon Vanriel was a talented athlete who fought crack addiction, was sectioned twice and beaten up by police officers. Finally he ended up stateless in Jamaica. A new play tells his extraordinary life story

The Guardian - UK

Edinburgh Royal Infirmary owned slave estate in Jamaica and got £832 in 'compensation'

It has been found that the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, who owned a Jamaican plantation, received hundreds of pounds from the British Government when the slave trade was abolished.

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh Royal Infirmary owned slave estate in Jamaica and got 'compensation' after abolition

Red Hill pen in Jamaica was left to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh in 1749 and the hospital was given hundreds of thousands of pounds (in today's money) by the British Government as 'compensation' for their losses when slavery was abolished in 1834.

Daily Record

British man, 33, shot dead in Jamaica ‘in possible contract killing’ – police

Sean Patterson, a personal trainer from west London, was shot several times by the pool of a villa in Bogue Heights, St James.

The Independent UK

British tourist’s murder in Jamaican villa was a ‘contract killing’, police claim

Sean Patterson was shot and killed near the pool of his villa on Monday

The Independent UK

London tourist’s murder in Jamaica was a ‘contract killing’, police claim

Sean Patterson was shot and killed near the pool of his villa on Monday

Evening Standard

British tourist’s murder was a ‘contract killing’, Jamaican police claim

Sean Patterson, from West London, was shot and killed near the pool of his villa on Monday.

The Independent UK

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The Independent UK

Mother of British personal trainer shot dead in Jamaica pays tribute to ‘beautiful’ son

Sean Patterson, a 33-year-old from west London, was killed in St James on Monday

Daily Mirror

Mum pays emotional tribute to Brit, 33, shot dead in Jamaica with her 'heart in pain'

Personal trainer Sean Patterson, 33, from West London, was shot multiple times in the head and torso while staying at the One Love Guest House in Bogue Hill, in Jamaica's second city of St James

Manchester Evening News

British tourist, 33, shot dead in Jamaica after 'standing by pool at villa'

Sean Patterson was shot multiple times, police say

The Independent UK

British personal trainer shot dead at guest house in Jamaica

Man identified as Sean Patterson, 33, from west London

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Evening Standard

First picture of London personal trainer Sean Patterson murdered while on holiday in Jamaica as family tell of devastation

His sister Sarah Wright wrote on social media: ‘To say we are heartbroken is an understatement’

The Independent UK

British man, 33, shot and killed at guest house in St James, Jamaica

The man was identified as Sean Patterson, a personal trainer from West London.

Daily Mirror

Praise for hero dad who drowned while trying to save his family on sunshine holiday

Remo Douglas, 34 drowned while trying to rescue his partner's 11-year-old niece Brehania Syndale who also, tragically died. He had just managed to get his partner and step-daughter to safety before going back for Brehania.

Chronicle Live

Angry TUI customers feared dream Jamaica wedding was off after flights cancelled

Jarvis Henry and Megan Brown, from Gateshead, had paid £5,400 for their flights and a 17-night stay at a five-star hotel in the Caribbean

The Independent UK

Pelé invigorated US soccer, paved way for '94 World Cup, MLS

Clive Toye started his pursuit of Pelé with a trip to Jamaica and a cold call in 1971

Bristol Post

Tributes to Bristol hero Remo Douglas who drowned while saving family on holiday

"A selfless act that we will never forget."

Reuters

Jamaica renews regional states of emergency due to gang violence

Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness renewed states of emergency in eight parishes on Wednesday to control an ongoing threat of crime linked to gang activity in the Caribbean nation.

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