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In Jamaica, a New Tack on Sport

Above: Usain Bolt By the Caribbean Journal staff Jamaica’s University of Technology has launched a new project aimed at developing a new commercial sports business model in the country. The programme, “Development of Sports Business Value Chains in Jamaica,” which […]

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For Kirani James, a Hero's Welcome

Above (from left): Annie James, Governor General Sir Carlyle Glean, Prime Minister Tillman Thomas and Kirani James By the Caribbean Journal staff Kirani James returned home to Grenada Thursday night as an Olympic champion and a national hero. James made […]

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Victoria Duval Bested by Kim Clijsters in Opening Play at United States Open

Above: the National Tennis Centre in Queens (Photo: NTC) By the Caribbean Journal staff Victoria Duval was going up against a four-time major champion Monday night, but her best effort was not quite enough as the veteran Kim Clijsters, ranked […]

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Jamaica's Nickel Ashmeade Wins 200M in Birmingham Diamond League

Above: Jamaica’s Nickel Ashmeade By the Caribbean Journal staff Jamaica’s Nickel Ashmeade topped American Tyson Gay in the 200m in Sunday’s Birmingham Diamond League meet with a time of 20.12 seconds. Gay finished second in 20.21, while fellow American Spearmon […]


Op-Ed: Usain Bolt and Cricket

By David Rowe Op-Ed Contributor Usain Bolt is without question the dominant track and field star of the modern era. His athletic prowess combined with his indomitable confidence has catapulted him into international stardom. With stardom comes great public adulation. […]


Kirani James, Usain Bolt, Yohan Blake Victorious in Lausanne Meet

Above: Grenada’s Kirani James By the Caribbean Journal staff Olympians Kirani James, Usain Bolt and Yohan Blake all began their post-London work with victories at the latest Diamond League meet in Lausanne. James, who won Grenada’s first-ever gold medal in […]

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Victoria Duval Leads Haiti's Tennis Hopes at 2012 United States Open

Above: the National Tennis Centre in Flushing Meadows, Queens (Photo: USTA) By the Caribbean Journal staff Haitian-American Victoria Duval recently won the singles title at the USTA Girls’ 18s National Championships, giving her a wild-card entry to the upcoming US […]


Jamaica's Nesta Carter, Michael Frater Finish 2-3 in Stockholm 100M

Above: Jamaica’s Michael Frater (centre) By the Caribbean Journal staff Fresh off their world record-breaking performance in the Men’s 100m relay in London, Jamaica’s Nesta Carter and Michael Frater finished second third in the men’s individual 100m in Stockholm. The […]


Following Olympic Track Success, Could Jamaica Expand to New Sports?

Above: Jamaican equestrian competitor Samantha Albert By the Caribbean Journal staff Alia Atkinson came less than half a second short of a medal in London. But while Jamaica’s track team took the Olympics by storm, Atkinson’s fourth-place finish in the […]

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Op-Ed: Jamaica’s Golden Performance

By Kent Gammon Op-Ed Contributor The four gold medals earned by the Jamaican track and field team in the London Olympics 2012 shine as unequivocal testimony of the country’s prowess in track and field. Sporting activities are an area in […]


Samyr Laine's Haiti Olympic Diary: The London Adventure Comes to An End

By Samyr Laine CJ Special Contributor I wish I had been able to provide an additional entry or two during my time here in London to give you guys a better glimpse of how it has been and to also […]


Sunday Surge Helps Cuba Win 14th Medal, Take Caribbean Crown

Above: the Olympic Stadium (Photo: London 2012) By the Caribbean Journal staff Jamaica’s strong track showing gave Cuba a run in the London Olympics, but a surge on the final day of competition vaulted Cuba into the top spot on […]


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