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Antigua and Barbuda in discussions with US authorities following new immigration measure
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ST JOHN’S, Antigua (CMC) – The Antigua and Barbuda government on Wednesday said it is “actively engaged” in discussions with the United States authori...
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Swaby calls for consultation on proposed centralised permit system and One Road Authority
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Swaby calls for consultation on proposed centralised permit system and One Road Authority
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — Mayor of Kingston Andrew Swaby, is calling on the Government to engage in dialogue with municipal corporations regarding its propo...
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GenXS launches fourth carnival season with ‘INFINITI’ theme
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — GenXS Carnival has officially launched its fourth season under the theme “INFINITI”, which aims to focus on cultural expression an...
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Jamaica crush Colombia to send stern warning
CMC 
June 7, 2010
BROOKLYN, New York (CMC) — Six-time champions Jamaica signalled their intent to recapture the New York Caribbean Football Cup when they swamped Colomb...
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Champions draw 1-1 in JustBet Business House 5-a-side opener
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Champions draw 1-1 in JustBet Business House 5-a-side opener
June 7, 2010
DEFENDING Division One champions Tank-Weld Metals and Division Two winners UDC played to 1-1 draw in the opening match of the 2010 JustBet-sponsored B...
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Valcke: No profits for WCup hospitality business
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June 7, 2010
SOUTH AFRICA 2010 JOHANNESBURG, South Africa (AP) — FIFA says the World Cup hospitality business run by Match will not make money in South Africa. FIF...
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Blatter: stadium stampede a warning for World Cup
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June 7, 2010
SOUTH AFRICA 2010 JOHANNESBURG, South Africa (AP) — FIFA president Sepp Blatter said yesterday the South African stadium stampede that left a policema...
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When Italy conquered Berlin
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When Italy conquered Berlin
Sanjay Myers | Sports Writer 
June 7, 2010
Stern defensive path secured fourth World Cup crown ITALY claimed their fourth World Cup title when they defeated France on penalties in the final of ...
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Lack of leadership a major worry in France team
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Lack of leadership a major worry in France team
June 7, 2010
SOUTH AFRICA 2010 KNYSNA, South Africa — France are struggling for leadership and confidence with four days remaining before their opening World Cup g...
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Lara spot-on in charity football match
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June 7, 2010
MANCHESTER, England (CMC) — West Indies cricket legend Brian Lara netted from the penalty spot in a winning effort for the Rest of the World over Engl...
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BOJ cash in as Business House volleyball serves off
June 7, 2010
The Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) made early inroads as the 2010 Reggae Jammin Business House Volleyball tournament staged by CNIS Ltd, got under way on Sunda...
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Major Dixon looks to primary/prep schools to develop volleyball
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Major Dixon looks to primary/prep schools to develop volleyball
By Paul Burrowes Observer writer 
June 7, 2010
SEIZING on a new adventure in the sport backed by the regional governing body, the Jamaica Volleyball Association (JaVA) is seeking to launch a primar...
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Rain wrecks Windies A run chase and forces stalemate
CMC 
June 7, 2010
CARDIFF, Wales (CMC) -- Rain ruined a potentially dramatic West Indies A run chase yesterday, forcing a disappointing draw in their three-day first-cl...
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Juniors FC hunt lead in St James football
Paul Reid 
June 7, 2010
ALBION, St James — Juniors FC could return to the top of the Zone A points table in the St James Football Association's Claro Division One today if th...
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Hunte calls for support as cricket’s High Performance Centre launched in style
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Hunte calls for support as cricket’s High Performance Centre launched in style
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June 7, 2010
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (CMC) — The long-awaited Sagicor West Indies High Performance Centre was officially launched in grand style here Sunday evening, ...
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Miller recovering rapidly from niggle
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Miller recovering rapidly from niggle
Sanjay Myers | Sports Writer 
June 7, 2010
WEST Indies spinner Nikita Miller is expected to return to fitness sooner than originally thought after suffering a right-side strain during the secon...
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All-Island U-13 High School Netball Rally on today
Gerald Reid 
June 7, 2010
ST HUGH'S will be seeking another hold on the 2010 ISSA/Digicel All-Island Under-13 High School Netball Rally Championships when they face nine other ...
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North American fans predict US triumph at the WCup
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June 7, 2010
SOUTH AFRICA 2010 JOHANNESBURG (AP) -- While many football followers expect Brazil to win the World Cup for a record sixth time, almost half of North ...
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June 7, 2010
Members of the Hydel Preparatory School celebrate their triumph of the BIGGA/JISA Inter-Prep Schools Track and Field Championships at the National Sta...
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Talent is strong says HPC director Radford
CMC 
June 7, 2010
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (CMC) — Toby Radford has been blown away by the talent that he has seen so far at the West Indies High Performance Centre. Hours ...
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The science behind a penalty kick
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June 7, 2010
SOUTH AFRICA 2010 LONDON, England (AP) — Penalty-takers at the World Cup should ignore the goalkeeper and just focus on where they are going to kick t...
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Kerron Stewart wins 100m at Montreuil meet
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Kerron Stewart wins 100m at Montreuil meet
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June 7, 2010
MONTREUIL, France — Kerron Stewart of Jamaica was victorious in the women's 100 metres at the Montreuil meeting today, while compatriot Dwight Thomas ...
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JRC’s Hall of Fame Raceday launched
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JRC’s Hall of Fame Raceday launched
BY HURBUN WILLIAMS Observer writer 
June 7, 2010
THE 15th Hall Of Fame Raceday featuring the Thoroughbred Racing Hall Of Fame Stakes Trophy (G11) will be run at Caymanas Park on Saturday. A race for ...
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England unimpressive in 3-0 win over SAfrican side
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England unimpressive in 3-0 win over SAfrican side
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SOUTH AFRICA 2010 MORULENG, South Africa (AP) — England overcame a South African league team 3-0 yesterday despite a slack performance in the final tr...
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The best World Cup ever, says Blatter
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June 7, 2010
SOUTH AFRICA 2010 JOHANNESBURG, South Africa (AFP) — The World Cup which begins on Friday in South Africa is going to be the best ever, FIFA president...
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