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Nurse accused of killing 5 might have lost consciousness, suffered mental collapse before crash

LOS ANGELES — The nurse facing murder charges for allegedly slamming her Mercedes-Benz into traffic this month in Windsor Hills was in the throes of a “frightening” mental health crisis in the days, hours and minutes before the crash, new court records filed by her attorneys show.

Los Angeles Times

Reggae pioneer Jimmy Cliff: ‘In England we had to fight to get any kind of recognition’

The musician on his early struggles in London, his enduring appeal and auditioning Bob Marley, and the problem with Jamaican independence

The Guardian - UK

Arsenal reveal new kit ahead of Fulham clash with Jamaica theme before Notting Hill Carnival

Arsenal are set for a new look before their match against Fulham on Saturday, with the release of a new pre-match kit

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Jamaican minister rejects workers’ abuse claims on Canadian farms

Jamaican farm workers in Canada who raised abuse allegations say labour minister’s comments are a ‘slap in the face’.

Al Jazeera

Post-Euro 2022 boost can lift Championship as well as WSL – Paige Bailey-Gayle

The Jamaica international is a new signing at second-tier Crystal Palace.

The Independent UK

Jamaica, Ecotourism & Psilocybin Microdosing: Silo Wellness Offers Psychedelic Holidays

Toronto-based psychedelics company Silo Wellness Inc. (OTCQB: SILFF) has launched its first ecotourism microdosing psilocybin resort and retreat center at Go Natural Jamaica in Long Bay, Portland, Jamaica.

Benzinga

Jamaican farmworkers decry ‘seismic-level exploitation’ in Canada

Temporary foreign workers renew calls for Canada to grant them permanent residency amid fresh abuse allegations.

Al Jazeera

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On a Connecticut farm, 100 migrant workers spend months living, cooking and harvesting tobacco together

ENFIELD, Connecticut — Gerald Gray wakes up at 5:30 a.m. to prepare his meals for the long day in the fields as one of the 100 Jamaican workers employed by the Jarmoc family on the Jarmoc Farms tobacco fields.

Tribune News Service

Boy, 4, dies after being hit by car while returning from his older brother’s funeral

Domantea McDonald, four, was outside his uncle's home in Jamaica, Queen's in New York City, when he broke away from his mum and ran out into the middle of the road

Daily Mirror

The destinations that have scrapped all Covid travel restrictions

More than 40 destinations worldwide have ended all Covid-related travel rules

The Independent UK

‘My mum used to cook for the Wailers!’: Leeds puts its West Indian history on display

With illegal blues parties in basements and impassioned activism across the city, Windrush was more than just a London story – as this new string of events proves

The Guardian - UK

Teacher fakes brother's death to skive work before probe finds she not even qualified

The school set up an investigation after some of her claims about why she was away were revealed as untrue, as dialing codes when she sent messages showed she was in Kingston, Jamaica

Daily Mirror

Monaco Diamond League live stream: How to watch online and on TV

Jamaica’s world champions Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce and Shericka Jackson battle it out in the women’s 100m with Great Britain’s Jake Wightman in action again after bronze at Birmingham 2022

The Independent UK

Tom Daley: Illegal to Be Me review – a beautiful, moving protest against homophobia

What starts as a documentary trying to ban countries with anti-LGBTQ+ laws from hosting the Commonwealth Games blossoms into something deeper – and far more touching

The Guardian - UK

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Evening Standard

MPs go on sponsored cricket tour of Jamaica as cost of living crisis looms

A group of MPs and Lords have headed on a sponsored cricket tour to Jamaica during the building cost of living crisis.

Evening Standard

Londoner’s Diary: Touring politicians on sticky wicket as crisis looms

In today’s Diary: MPs and Lords on Jamaican cricket tour / Labour MP teams up with unions in campaign / In defence of intimacy coordinators / Ibiza party / Olivia Newton-John tribute

ABC News

Diamonds return to the top at Commonwealth Games, their first major tournament victory in seven years

Diamonds coach Stacey Marinkovich was criticised for her tactics in Birmingham, but it was her insistence on depth and using her bench that saved Australia in the gold medal match against Jamaica, writes Brittany Carter.

ABC News

Commonwealth Games 2022 medal tally: Australia beats Jamaica in the netball, Peter Bol second in 800m and road race gold

Impressive team victories at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham see Australia maintain its lead at the top of the medal standings. See the latest medal tally here.

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AAP

Diamonds shine for 1000-gold milestone

Australia reached 1000 Commonwealth Games gold medals on Sunday night, with the Diamonds reclaiming their netball crown by beating Jamaica in the final.

AAP

Diamonds shine to take netball gold

Australia's Diamonds have regained their Commonwealth Games netball crown, earning revenge over Jamaica 55-51 in the final.

Nottingham Post

The Jamaican community who came to Nottingham and 'stepped up' in search for a better life

Jamaican neighbours in St Ann's have spoken about their journey of 'stepping up' the ladder

The Guardian - AU

Australia reach final but Diamonds’ sparkle may not last forever

A nine-goal win averted disaster but the Diamonds’ gold medal rivals Jamaica represent a wider threat to long-held supremacy

ABC News

Diamonds sisters-in-arms make gold medal match, as Australia capitalises on English coaching blunder

The Australian netball team will face Jamaica in the gold medal match of the Birmingham Commonwealth Games, after the team capitalised on England's decision to start with an injured goal shooter.

Daily Mirror

Prince Charles praises Jamaican contribution as Windrush shame hangs over UK

Prince Charles said: 'The 800 Jamaicans who arrived in the Windrush have come to symbolise a whole generation. Their courage, ingenuity and determination, and that of their children and grandchildren, continues to shape and enrich our communities and our society.'

The Independent UK

Contribution of Jamaicans to United Kingdom has been immeasurable – Charles

The heir to the throne said ‘we are a stronger, more dynamic society’ thanks to the Jamaican diaspora.

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