The destinations that have scrapped all Covid travel restrictions More than 40 destinations worldwide have ended all Covid-related travel rules The Independent UK · Aug 18, 2022
‘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 · Aug 17, 2022
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 · Aug 12, 2022
Mitchell Santner stars as New Zealand beat West Indies in T20 series opener KINGSTON (Jamaica): West Indies' season of white-ball woe continued on Wednesday when New Zealand completed a 13-run win in the first T20 International of a three-match series at Sabina Park in Jamaica. The Times of India · Aug 11, 2022
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 · Aug 10, 2022
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 · Aug 9, 2022
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 · Aug 9, 2022
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 Evening Standard · Aug 9, 2022
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 · Aug 8, 2022
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. ABC News · Aug 8, 2022
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 · Aug 7, 2022
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. AAP · Aug 7, 2022
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 Nottingham Post · Aug 7, 2022
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 The Guardian - AU · Aug 7, 2022
ABC News · Aug 7, 2022 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 · Aug 6, 2022 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 · Aug 6, 2022 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.
ABC News · Aug 6, 2022 Australia defeats England 60-51 to reach Birmingham Commonwealth Games netball final Australia will face Jamaica in the Commonwealth Games netball final after beating defending champions England 60-51.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 5, 2022 Leon Bailey: ‘I’m used to tough times. I never let anything break me down’ Aston Villa winger on his friends Usain Bolt and Raheem Sterling, working under Steven Gerrard and finally feeling ready to shine
AAP · Aug 5, 2022 Wounded Diamonds out for netball payback Australia will seek revenge following their epic gold medal loss to England four years ago when they clash in the Commonwealth Games netball semi-final.
ABC News · Aug 5, 2022 Diamonds tactics under the spotlight as Jhaniele Fowler runs riot in Jamaica's Commonwealth Games boilover Australian netball head coach Stacey Marinkovich has come under the microscope after the Diamonds failed to take advantage of their inside knowledge against Jhaniele Fowler and let go of a six-goal lead to concede their first-ever Commonwealth Games loss to Jamaica.
The Independent UK · Aug 4, 2022 Jake Wightman progress and Jamaica netball upset among day seven highlights Geraint Thomas had to settle for bronze in the Commonwealth Games time trial
The Guardian - UK · Aug 4, 2022 My husband, George Powe, was an unsung hero of civil rights in Nottingham Letter: Jill Westby celebrates her late husband, a lifelong community activist of Jamaican heritage
The Guardian - UK · Aug 4, 2022 Commonwealth Games must do more for LGBT rights, says former swimmer Michael Gunning calls for event to push for change after a ‘petrifying’ visit to his home country, Jamaica
AAP · Aug 4, 2022 Jamaica stun Diamonds in Games thriller Jamaica have beaten Australia 57-55 on the back of a furious final-quarter comeback to take top spot heading into the Commonwealth Games netball semis.