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A New $40 Million Stadium, Built by China, Opens in Grenada
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Sandals’ All-Inclusive Dunn’s River Resort Just Reopened, Beginning Jamaica’s Tourism Comeback

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This short film is a quick look into the reborn Sandals Dunn’s River, shot on location this weekend. Ocho Rios has a new electricity this week, the kind that signals a turning point for the island of Jamaica. After weeks of preparation and tight coordination across communities and tourism partners, the reborn Sandals Dunn’s River has officially […]

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Kirani James' Olympic Reward

Above: Kirani James By the Caribbean Journal staff Grenada’s government promised Kirani James a reward following his Olympic win in London last summer, and it delivered the first cheque to the young sprinting star this week. The cheque, valued at $37,037 USD, came along with treasury bills, for a total of $185,185 USD. “On behalf […]

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Kirani James Finishes Second in Zurich

Above: Kirani James By the Caribbean Journal staff It wasn’t the victory he wanted, but it was start. Thursday’s second-place finish at the 400M in Zurich did represent an improvement for Grenada’s Kirani James as he seeks to rebound from a disappointing seventh-place finish at the World Championships. James finished in 44.32 on Thursday, second […]

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Kirani James Wins 400M in London

Above: Kirani James By the Caribbean Journal staff Kirani James’ trip to London this week was much like his previous one: it ended with a victory. James returned to the stadium where he made history in the summer of 2012, winning the 400M with a time of 44.65 seconds at the London Anniversary Games Diamond […]

Kirani James Finishes Second in Zurich

Above: Usain Bolt in Paris By the Caribbean Journal staff Usain Bolt and Kirani James reminded the crowd in Paris this weekend why they’re the best in the world at their craft. Bolt set a meet record at the Paris Diamond League this weekend with a 19.73 in the men’s 200M, finishing ahead of countryman […]

Jamaica's Ashmeade Wins 200M, Kirani James Second in 400M in Oregon

 By the Caribbean Journal staff Jamaican sprinter Nickel Ashmeade took first place in the 200 metre men’s race at the Eugene Diamond League meet this weekend in Oregon. Ashmeade, who also took home first place in the 200M at last year’s Birmingham Diamond League meet, finished in 20.14, just ahead of the United States’ Walter […]

Grenada Prime Minister Urges Creation of OECS Sports Academies

Above: Kirani James By the Caribbean Journal staff How can the Caribbean develop more athletes like Kirani James? Once-in-a-generation talents like the Grenadian star don’t come around often, but that doesn’t mean the region can’t develop more high-grade athletic stars to compete on the world stage. And according to Grenada Prime Minister Dr Keith Mitchell, […]

Grenada's Kirani James Wins 400M at Shanghai Diamond League Meet

 Above: Kirani James By the Caribbean Journal staff Kirani James returned to the racing circuit Saturday with a victory in the 400M at the Shanghai Diamond League meet. It was James’ first race since winning the 400M in 44.72 at the Chris Brown Invitational in Nassau last month. James, who won Grenada’s first-ever gold medal […]

China Earmarks $31.5 Million For Grenada Stadium Project

Above: Grenada (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff China’s government has earmarked $31.49 million for the rebuilding of the National Athletic and Football Stadium in Grenada, according to Prime Minister Dr Keith Mitchell. The project is part of what Mitchell said was a major push on improving the country’s sporting infrastructure, including the construction […]

Kirani James and Usain Bolt: Caribbean Journal's Co-Sportsmen of the Year 2012

This was a tough one. It’s impossible to argue with the success of Jamaica’s Usain Bolt at this year’s London Olympics. After taking the world by storm in Beijing with three golds, one each in the 100m, 200m and 4×100 relay, Bolt did it again in London. And it wasn’t just the medals, but how […]

Grenada's Kirani James Returns to Track With Victory in the Bahamas

 Above: Kirani James By the Caribbean Journal staff Kirani James returned to the track exactly like he left it last summer, winning the 400m at the inaugural Chris Brown Invitational in Nassau this weekend. James finished the 400m in 44.72 at the Thomas A Robinson national stadium. He finished in 43.94 seconds at the London […]

Kirani James Named Commonwealth Male Athlete of the Year

Above: Kirani James during his homecoming from the Olympics in September By the Caribbean Journal staff Grenadian sprinting superstar Kirani James has been named the Commonwealth Male Athlete of the Year, following a ceremony this week in Trinidad and Tobago. James received the honour at the 30th annual Commonwealth Sports Awards, finishing ahead of two […]