THE INTERNATIONAL Monetary Fund (IMF) on Thursday approved a US$1.27-billion (SDR 820.5 million) standby lending facility for Jamaica, and pave the way for other multilaterals to pour in additional capital of up to US$1.1 billion.
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Local News> Jamaica, China sign US$500m investment pact (Jamaica Gleaner)
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THE GOVERNMENTS of Jamaica and China have signed agreements valued at more than US$500 million (J$4.5 billion) for road, housing and other projects, including the construction of a Chinese Garden at the Hope Botanic Gardens.
Two Premier League stars in trouble with police (AFP via Yahoo! News)
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Ricardo Fuller, the Jamaica striker who plays for Stoke City in the English Premier League, has been arrested on suspicion of assaulting a man in a nightclub at the weekend, police said on Monday.
Cricket Ireland confirm Jamaican series (RTÉ News)
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Cricket Ireland have confirmed a series against Jamaica in April, ahead of the ICC World Twenty20 Championship. The series against Jamaica includes the Irish challenging the regional powerhouse in a three-day, 50-over and 20/20 contest.
JetBlue Airways today celebrated its inaugural service between Orlando International Airport and Montego Bay's Sangster International Airport in Jamaica. Â The new daily flight becomes JetBlue's 23rd nonstop destination and its 6th international destination from Orlando International. Â Flights are available now for only $69 , if booked at www.jetblue.com by February ...
Young Haitian determined to make it to Jamaica's shores (The Jamaica Observer)
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THE risk of being intercepted and deported is not enough to deter Michael (surname withheld) from illegally entering Jamaica.
Lily Allen to Build Holiday Home in Jamaica (Showbiz Spy)
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LILY Allen is planning to build her own holiday home — in Jamaica! The British singer — who’s currently dating construction worker Sam Cooper — has told pals wants a getaway on a stretch of beach she owns. “She’ll spend a few months there every year,” a source told Britain’s Daily Star newspaper. Lily, 24, said last month [...]
Borough Sports Bites (Queens Courier)
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Girls Basketball Mary Louis Academy guard Karin Robinson bombarded the opposition with 30 points and 20 rebounds as the Hilltoppers defeated rivals Molloy 68-59 in Jamaica Estates on Saturday, January 30. With 20 of her points coming in the second half, the 5’6” guard helped stifle a late Molloy comeback. The Hilltoppers improved to 6-2 in the Catholic High School Athletic Association (CHSAA ...
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