Two of the world’s highest paid celebs are Caribbean born and raised
From NAN News Americas, NEW YORK, NY, Tues. June 13, 2017: Two Caribbean born and raised celebrities are among the highest paid in the world, according to the latest Forbes 2017 list. The two both made the top 100 list…
These Caribbean athletes won Gold at the Jamaica Invitational
From NAN News Americas, KINGSTON, Jamaica, Mon. May 22, 2017: Eight athletes from across the Caribbean, including six from Jamaica, claimed gold on Saturday at the prestigious Jamaica International Invitational IWC meet, held in the island’s capital, Kingston. They are:…
Caribbean disappoints at World Relays
From Caribbean National Weekly Only three Caribbean teams managed to finish among the top ten countries in the medal count at the recently held World Relays in Bahamas. The United States was the overwhelming winner with 60 medals overall, followed…
Caribbean countries pledge to empower women, girls
From Antigua Observer UNITED NATIONS, Sept 21, CMC – Caribbean Community (CARICOM) countries have pledged their “resolve” to achieve positive outcomes for empowering women and girls in the Caribbean as part of UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon’s global-inspired movement and…
Usain Bolt wins 4x100m gold medal in his final Olympic race
By Seth Rubinroit From NBC Olympics Usain Bolt is now a perfect nine-for-nine in Olympic finals Gold: Jamaica Silver: Japan Bronze: Canada Nobody will ever be able to claim that they defeated Usain Bolt in an Olympic final. Racing in…
Usain Bolt blows field away for third straight 200m gold
From nbc Olympics Usain Bolt convincingly won the Olympic 200m gold medal, his eighth Olympic title Gold: Usain Bolt (Jamaica) Silver: Andre De Grasse (Canada) Bronze: Christophe Lemaitre (France) Putting the final touches on his Olympic legacy, Usain Bolt won…
Panamanian, Caribbean-Roots athletes look to chase down Usain Bolt In 200-M Finals
From NAN News Americas, RIO, Brazil, Thurs. Aug. 18, 2016: There was no doubt in any one’s mind that seven time Olympian and triple 100-m champ Usain Bolt would advance to the finals of the men’s 200-m. After all, he…
Rio Olympics 2016: Usain Bolt reaches men’s 200m final but Justin Gatlin out
From BBC Usain Bolt ran his fastest time of the season to win his Olympic 200m semi-final in 19.78 seconds as Justin Gatlin missed out on a place in the final. Jamaica’s Bolt has already won the 100m and is…
Historic and legendary win by Usain Bolt– Jamaica PM Holness
From Office of Prime Minister Story Highlights Prime Minister Andrew Holness has labelled Usain Bolt’s third consecutive victory in the Olympics 100m finals as historic and legendary. “Bolt has etched his name as the greatest sprinter the world has ever…
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Digicel unites the Caribbean with Bring The Beat campaign Usain Bolt takes on kiddies from the Caribbean KINGSTON, Jamaica, /PRNewswire/ — On June 1, 2016, Usain Bolt, the fastest man alive, teamed up with Digicel to launch its Bring the Beat…