Shericka Jackson wins over Elaine thompson-Herah, Miller Uber in Rome

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Byphillyyardy June 10, 2022June 11, 2022

Allyson Felix, the 2012 Olympic 200m champion in her farewell season, was seventh in 22.97.

Elaine Thompson-Herah, who swept the 100m and 200m at the last two Olympics, was a distant second in 22.25, outleaning world — Elaine Thom`pson-Herah`

Jamaica Olympic 100m Shericka Jackson wins over Elaine Thompson-Herah, Miller Uibo in Rome. Jamaica Olympic 100m, and 200m, Elaine Thompson was no match for her compatriot, Sherika Jackson on this day at the Rome
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This stunning performance From the Tokyo Olympics 100m Olympic Bronze Medalist has managed to set a meet a new meet record in a time of 21.91s and have the second-fastest time in Women’s 200m for the year, just four hundredths off the world’s leading time this year ran by Olympic 200m silver medalist Christine Mboma of Namibia.

Elaine Thompson was a far second in 22.25, edging Dina Asher-Smith of Great Britain by .02s. Shaunae Miller-Uibo of the Bahamas, who won the last two Olympic 400m titles, was fourth. While the US decorated sprinter Allyson Felix in her farewell season, was seventh in 22.97.

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Beyond Independence: How the “Two Jamaicas” System Perpetuates Economic Dependency and Racial Hierarchy
Byphillyyardy March 26, 2026March 29, 2026

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Kingston Gratitude Walk Honors Cuba’s 50 Years of Medical Support to Jamaica
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Byphillyyardy January 31, 2026February 15, 2026

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Why Jamaica Is Seen as a Black Nation — Yet Wealth and Power Often Tell a Different Story
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Jamaica is globally recognized as a Black country, defined by African heritage, culture, and population. Yet when wealth, corporate ownership, and economic power are examined closely, a striking imbalance emerges. Despite Black Jamaicans forming the overwhelming majority, much of the nation’s wealth historically resides within a small number of families rooted in European, Middle Eastern, and mixed-heritage lineages.

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The Nigeria, Jamaica, and Barbados Paradox: Regional Superpowers or Proxy Enforcers?
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we investigate why Jamaica’s minimum wage is so low compared to Barbados despite its massive tourism sector. We also look at the breaking news regarding the Nigeria military intervention in Benin in December 2025 and ask: Is Nigeria acting as a proxy for France?”

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Montego Bay Ascendant: Swallowtail Tower Tops Out, Cementing City’s Role as Jamaica’s New Development Leader
Byphillyyardy December 27, 2025February 9, 2026

Montego Bay, long established as the Caribbean’s premier tourism capital, is now boldly stepping forward to claim its title as a leader in integrated, high-end residential development. The city’s skyline has been irreversibly changed with the Official Topping-Out Ceremony of the Swallowtail Tower, the first of the four luxury residential towers at The Pinnacle. Reaching its final height of 28 stories, the tower now stands as the tallest building in Jamaica. Notably, even during its construction, the structure and its installed systems demonstrated absolute resilience against the fury of Hurricane Melissa, standing tall and virtually unscathed against the Category 5 winds. This monumental achievement not only solidifies Montego Bay’s structural progress but also signals its intent to become a primary hub for luxury living and diversified economic activity, challenging Kingston’s traditional dominance in non-tourism-centric development.

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