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'Beast' devours Bolt

THE TRACK and field world was treated to a feast of fine sprinting as World champion Yohan Blake continued to rubber-stamp his threat to 100m dominance while Olympic champion Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce showed her class to take the women's equivalent at the JAAA/Supreme Ventures Limited National Senior Championships.

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Peter Watson weaving wicker for 25 years

PETER WATSON has been making furniture from wicker for more than 25 years - and he would have it no other way. "The greatest thing about it a when you finish something and people feel excited 'bout it," said Watson.

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Outbreak of hand, foot and mouth disease in the island

THERE IS an outbreak of hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) in the island with most cases reported in the Corporate Area. According to Dr Eva Lewis-Fuller, chief medical officer (CMO) in the Ministry of Health, up to 25 cases have been reported as at Wednesday, 22 of which are in the Kingston and St Andrew area with the other three cases reported in a third parish.

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Many offerings at Maroon conference

THE VILLAGE of Charles Town, Portland, was buzzing last weekend with the fourth annual Charles Town Maroon Conference. Locals and visitors descended upon the historic region from last Thursday to Saturday to participate in and to observe the activities, and to be entertained by various cultural groups.