Jamaica
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Jamaica is an island country in the Caribbean Sea and the West Indies. At 10,990 square kilometres (4,240 sq mi), it is the third largest island—after Cuba and Hispaniola—of the Greater Antilles and the Caribbean. Jamaica lies about 145 km (90 mi) south of Cuba, 191 km (119 mi) west of Hispaniola, and 215 km (134 mi) south-east of the Cayman Islands.
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![At least 8 dead after Hurricane Beryl batters its way through Jamaica [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20240704/1380570306-At-least-dead-after-Hurricane-Beryl-batters.jpg) At least 8 dead after Hurricane Beryl batters its way through Jamaica Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 00:35Published | |
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Jackson runs second-fastest 200m in history to win goldWatch as Jamaica's Shericka Jackson runs a championship record of 21.41 seconds - the second fastest time in history - to win gold in the 200m final at the World Athletics Championships.BBC Sport - Published | McLeod's long jump goes spectacularly wrongJamaica's Carey McLeod flies through the air Superman-style after slipping during his run-up in the men's long jump final at the 2023 World Athletics Championships in Budapest.BBC Sport - Published |
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'Tears of joy' as Jamaica through to last 16Watch the scenes as Jamaica celebrate progressing through to the last 16 of the Women's World Cup for the first time ever after holding Brazil to a 0-0 draw.BBC Sport - Published | Jamaica reach last 16 for first time as Brazil exit earlyJamaica qualify for the knockout stages of the Women's World Cup for the first time as Brazil crash out early.BBC Sport - Published |
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