Jamaica


KINGSTON, Jamaica - Media organizations are pushing parliament to overhaul Jamaica's libel law, complaining that the difficulty and cost of fighting off lawsuits, coupled with the risk of huge judgments, are stifling the press and harming freedom of expression.

KINGSTON, Jamaica - Hundreds of medical technicians, nurse's aides and other support staff at Jamaica's major public hospitals went on strike Monday to demand pay raises and allowances they say haven't been paid by the government.

KINGSTON, Jamaica - Jamaica's government is seeking permission to buy what it believes is the childhood home of civil rights leader Marcus Garvey in hopes of restoring it and converting it into a memorial or museum, officials said Tuesday.

LONDON - A season-ending injury hasn't stopped Usain Bolt from celebrating.

LONDON - The world's fastest man signed the fattest contract in track and field history Tuesday, with Usain Bolt extending his Puma sponsorship through 2013.
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