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Formula One: Massa quickest in testing

The covers are off, the media briefings are finished, the tyre warmers are engaged and the engines are acquainting themselves with the stresses and strains which will become commonplace for the rest of the year. The best indicator of the ending of the off season is upon us. Testing for the 2010 Formula One Grand Prix season has began in Valencia Spain! Massa Felipe Massa had to remove the cobwebs from his driver seat, gloves, suit and helmet thanks to his injury [...]

The Buckley Report

Wage demands threaten debt exchange gains

The Jamaica Teachers' Association (JTA) must be in another world. Last week media reports indicated that the teachers' union was preparing its two-year wage claim�for Government. This, when the International Monetary Fund is on the verge of signing a 27-month stand-by agreement with the Jamaican Government. The agreement calls for, among other things, the freezing of public sector expenses which by extension includes salaries.� Also, as part of budgetary constraints, the Government has announced that the allocation for tertiary education will [...]

Motor Sports

Drag Racing: Dean Shaw and Craig Lue in Cayman

� Jamaica and Cayman have always maintained a healthy relationship. They (Caymanians) hate�to be reminded but, Jamaica was the crown jewel to Great Britain back in the day and the governor who was sent from Britain would be responsible for Jamaican and Caymanian affairs, but he would reside in Jamaica. History (and Geography) brought us together and as such we are a part of one family. We are accustomed to seeing Cayman drag racers at our events � Jody, Patrick and company [...]

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Fashion

Mrs. 'O' - Now You Got Us Talking!

Hi there fashionista's, I am back� to talk about one of our favourite topics ... yes the First Lady of the United States of America, Michelle Obama.�� Let me start with belated birthday wishes to the 'first lady of fashion' (January 17th). It goes without saying that during 2009, she retained her title� 'style diva'.� Why?� Because throughout the year she showed� us all that we can look absolutely fabulous even on a small budget :)�� I've been watching the 'First [...]

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Motor Sports

Formula One: Testing begins in February

Seasoned Formula 1 fans must have a brightly colored circle around the month of March on their calendar. Why? The 2010 Formula One season begins in March (12th to 14th) with the Grand Prix in Bahrain! I can hear the high pitched engine notes now. Pre- season activities are now in high gear and race cars are being unveiled left, right and center. The �big guns,� Mercedes GP (formerly Brawn GP), Ferrari, McLaren, BMW Sauber, and Renault will all reveal their [...]

Motor Sports

Drifting at Dover!

When major motorsports events are staged at idyllic locations on the international scene, it is the norm to have a weekend of activities celebrating/honoring the automobile, sport-bike etc. The activities are essentially designed to maximize the fun factor and the experience for the fans, who usually take over the city/town and make it their own for the weekend. We are sadly not at that stage yet, with rallying being the only exception (a rally is usually run over 2-3 days) and [...]

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