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Scientists: Ancient Bird Evolved 'Nunchuck' Wings

Scientists have discovered fossils in Jamaica of an extinct, flightless bird whose wings, they believe, evolved into huge bony clubs used to clobber predators. The chicken-sized bird, with a long beak and legs, couldn't fly and had no way to defend itself, aside from with its strong arm-wings. With thick, curved arm bones...

Couple Get Married, Then Jump in Freezing River

Some couples get cold feet before taking the plunge. Judy Herilla and Adam Lipinski got cold everything after they got hitched. That's because the Pittsburgh couple decided to get married on Jan. 1 at a polar bear plunge in the Monongahela River, where the water temperature was a chilly 35 degrees. "We're...

Hurricane Tomas Weakens to Category 1 Storm

KINGSTOWN, St. Vincent (Oct. 31) -- Hurricane Tomas weakened slightly Sunday after tearing off roofs and downing power lines in the eastern Caribbean. Forecasters said the storm could gain force and veer toward earthquake-stunned Haiti, where some 1.3 million people in tarps and tents are vulnerable to heavy rains and...

Accused Jamaican Drug Lord Pleads Not Guilty in NYC

(June 25) -- Suspected Jamaican drug baron Christopher "Dudus" Coke pleaded not guilty today to charges of trafficking drugs and guns in a New York court. Coke, 41, was extradited from Jamaica on Thursday, two days after being captured, according to the BBC. Attempts to capture him last month led to running gun battles...

Jamaican Gang Leader in New York to Face Charges

NEW YORK (June 25) -- Jamaican gang leader Christopher "Dudus" Coke - known for his fiercely loyal following in his own country - also had his admirers in America, U.S. prosecutors say. In court papers, the federal prosecutors in Manhattan say drug dealers in the U.S. regularly sent "cash and goods, including clothing and...

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Jamaica Lottery Scam: 8 Fraud Suspects Arrested

Jamaican police have arrested eight people accused of defrauding U.S. citizens through lottery scams.

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06/01/12 Jamaica store theft reported Source: The Manchester Journal - Manchester Center VT On May 31, at approximately 4:30 p.m., a member of the Vermont State Police responded to Mo's Market located at 106 VT RT 30, Jamaica, because Mr. Mohammad Alkhatib, the owner of the business, reported that a local female had threatened him while she stole alcohol from the store.
06/01/12 US extradites Jamaica policeman accused of murder Source: The Seattle Times - Seattle WA U.S. authorities have repatriated a former police officer from Jamaica charged with murder.
06/01/12 Usain Bolt unveils Jamaica's Olympics kit designed by... Source: The Guardian - London - UK For the fastest man in the world, he's not the most punctual.
06/01/12 500 basic-school teachers to benefit from scholarship Source: The Jamaica Star Online Food For The Poor (FPP)-Jamaica has entered into an agreement with HEART Trust / NTA for the training of 500 early-childhood education teachers, over five years.
06/01/12 Oil drilling to begin in St Bess Source: Jamaica Gleaner SAGRES ENERGY, the Canadian oil-exploration company, which has been licensed to explore for oil in Jamaica's waters, is set to start drilling in Walton Basin, off the coast of south St Elizabeth in 2013.