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THURSDAY NOVEMBER 27, 2025
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FAREWELL TO A PIONEER Reggae Icon Jimmy Cliff Dies at 81 Jamaica and the world are in mourning following the death of reggae icon Jimmy Cliff, who passed away on Monday at the age of 81 due to a seizure followed by pneumonia.. Culture Minister Olivia Grange confirmed that Cliff, whose real name was James Chambers, will be accorded an official funeral, with details to be announced shortly. continues on B2 – Jimmy
No snow? No problem! Jamaican’s bobsled team makes history with gold at North America Cup combined time of 1 minute, 45.88 seconds, outpacing Canada’s Cyrus Gray, Cesar de Guzman, Kyle Stoob, and Chris Ashley, who took silver in 1:46.18, while another Canadian crew of Jay Dearborn, Keaton Bruggeling, Shane Ohrt, and Kenny M’Pindou earned bronze with 1:46.37. The team’s explosive 4.91-second start demonstrated the precision and power needed to dominate one of the fastest tracks in the world. Pitter became the first Jamaican pilot to steer a 4-man sled to gold at this level of international competition, solidifying Jamaica’s growing presence in winter sports. This victory also earns the team crucial points on the road to the 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Milano-Cortina. Many remember Jamaica’s debut in bobsleigh through the 1993 film Cool Runnings, which fictionalized the team’s 1988
Jamaica has once again showcased the power of determination, discipline, and raw athletic talent on the global stage. In a historic performance on Sunday, the Jamaican 4-man bobsled team captured gold at the North America Cup (NAC) in Whistler, Canada, marking the country’s first gold medal at any international bobsleigh race. Leading the charge was 26-year-old pilot Shane Pitter of Spanish Town, who, along with brakemen Junior Harris, Andrae Dacres, and Tyquendo Tracey, delivered a recordbreaking performance that will be remembered for years. The quartet rocketed down Whistler’s fast ice track in a two-run
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CARIBBEAN Former NBA star Rick Fox announces run for Bahamas general election a4
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SPORTS Bunny Shaw rejoins Reggae Girlz as World Cup quest intensies B7