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Budget-Friendly Jamaica Hotels Where Rooms Start Under $200 — Even in High Season

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White-sand beaches, reggae rhythms drifting on the breeze, and a warm Jamaican welcome — you don’t need a luxury budget to experience it all. While Jamaica is home to some of the Caribbean’s most famous all-inclusive resorts, it’s also one of the best islands for affordable stays. From Negril’s legendary Seven Mile Beach to the […]

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For ESPN's Stephen A Smith, Finding a Sanctuary in St Thomas

Above: ESPN’s Stephen A Smith (Photo: ESPN) By Alexander Britell Every morning at 10 AM eastern time, sports journalist Stephen A Smith goes head-to-head with colleague Skip Bayless on the set of ESPN’s First Take. The debate programme features the inimitable Smith and Bayless, two of the sports world’s most influential commentators, matching wits on […]

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West Indies Defeat Sri Lanka, Win World Twenty20 Cricket Championship

By the Caribbean Journal staff The West Indies defeated Sri Lanka in the final of the World Twenty20 tournament in Colombo, taking the crown as world champions on Sunday. The Windies’ strong tournament, and its 36-run victory Sunday, reminded some of the squad’s global dominance during the 1970s, and could signal a new era for […]

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Cricket: Windies Top Australia, Set Up Showdown With Sri Lanka

Above: Chris Gayle (Digicelcricket.com/Brooks LaTouche) By the Caribbean Journal staff The West Indies continued their surge through the Twenty20 World Cup in Sri Lanka, defeating Australia by 74 runs to set up a showdown with Sri Lanka on Sunday in the final. Chris Gayle led the Windies at Premadasa Stadium with 75 not out on […]


West Indies Defeat Sri Lanka, Win World Twenty20 Cricket Championship

Above: Brian Lara in Antigua in 2004 By the Caribbean Journal staff Former West Indies star Brian Lara will be inducted into the International Cricket Council’s ICC Cricket Hall of Fame Saturday. Lara will be the 67th male member of the Hall of Fame. He scored 34 Test centuries and 48 half-centuries, representing the West […]

Jamaica's Reggae Boyz Lose 1-0 to US in Columbus World Cup Qualifier

By the Caribbean Journal staff Jamaica’s Reggae Boyz lost a tight 1-0 game to the United States in Columbus, just four days after their historic win over the USMNT in Kingston. It was American Herculez Gomez that put the US over the top with a goal off the hands of Jamaican goalkeeper Dwayne Miller in […]

West Indies Cricket Board Signs Kit Agreement With Admiral Sportswear

Above: Marlon Samuels (Photo: Digicelcricket.com/Brooks LaTouche) By the Caribbean Journal staff The West Indies Cricket Board has signed an agreement with Admiral Sportswear that will make the company the official kit supplier of West Indies Cricket until August 2013. “We’re delighted to have Admiral back on board with West Indies cricket as the official kit […]

Guyana Falls to El Salvador, 3-2

Above: El Salvador followed Friday’s draw with a 3-2 win By the Caribbean Journal staff Guyana fell to El Salvador in San Salvador Tuesday, 3-2, in an up-and-down game of World Cup qualifying. It was El Salvador’s Rafael Burgos that put his country ahead with a goal in the 76th minute of play. Gregory Richardson […]

Antigua's Benna Boys Lose Second Straight Match to Guatemala

By the Caribbean Journal staff Antigua’s Benna Boys fell to Guatemala, 1-0, Tuesday in a World Cup Qualifying match at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua. It was their second straight loss to Guatemala; the Benna Boys lost 3-1 last Friday. The lone goal of the game came from Guatemala’s Carlos Ruiz, who scored in […]

Antigua's Benna Boys Fall, Guyana Draws in World Cup Qualifying

By the Caribbean Journal staff Antigua’s Benna Boys fell by a score of 3-1 Friday in a World Cup qualifying match with Guatemala. While Antigua got out to an early lead thanks to Peter Byers’ goal in the 39th minute, it was all Guatemala for the remainder of the match. Guatemala’s Carlos Ruiz scored in […]

Son of Bahamian NBA Star Mychal Thompson Heads to New York Knicks

Above: Mychel Thompson (Photo: NYK) By the Caribbean Journal staff Mychel Thompson, the son of Nassau native and NBA star Mychal Thompson, has signed a contract with the New York Knicks. Thompson, a 6-6 swingman, played in five games for the Cleveland Cavaliers during the 2011-2012 NBA season, and played five games with the Knicks’ […]

Usain Bolt, Yohan Blake Win in Brussels Diamond League Meet

Above: Usain Bolt (centre) (FP) By the Caribbean Journal staff Usain Bolt and Yohan Blake, Jamaica’s star sprinters, each took home victories in the Brussels Diamond League meet on Friday. It was a Jamaican sweep in the 100m, in which Bolt, the gold medal winner in London, ran the 100-metres in 9.96, ahead of fellow […]