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West Indies Cricketer Kieran Powell Seals New Deal LONDON, England - West Indies opening batsman, Kieran Powell, has sealed a deal with the ultra-exclusive Pinneys Plantation Resort, in the Caribbean island of Nevis. Powell, the dashing cricketer recently described in global media reports as "enigmatic," will partner with a leading UK-based group of companies, who are set to develop...Read More... Jamaica International Female Football Development (JIFFD) to Host historical International Scouting Mission In South Florida Pembroke Pines - Just about 2 dozen under 17 and under 20 girls wishing to dawn Jamaica's National colors are expected to parade their skills for Technical Coordinator of the National Women's Football team Vin Blaine this week here in South Florida. This through the efforts of the Jamaica International Female Football Development...Read More... 44 Players Hosted by Orange Bowl Selected in NFL Draft Miami Lakes – Forty-four players hosted by the Orange Bowl were selected in the 2013 NFL Draft, including 11 from Florida State and nine from Alabama. The 44 players selected were the most draft selections the Orange Bowl has hosted since 2003 when a record 45 student-athletes who had played in the Orange Bowl were drafted. ...Read More... Support needed for Jamaica’s Women National Football program “Reggae Girlz” FT. LAUDERDALE - The Jamaica International Female Football Development Inc. (JIFFD) will host its first fundraising campaign in conjunction with the Ft. Lauderdale Strikers surrounding their game this Saturday April 27, 2013 against Tampa Bay Rowdies at Lockhart Stadium. One lucky patron who buys tickets for the game from a JIFFD...Read More... Top Athletes from the Caribbean to compete at South Florida Multicultural Games MIRAMAR - The City of Miramar will play host to top athletes from the Caribbean as they are scheduled to compete at the 2nd annual South Forida Multicultural games on Monday, April 29 at the Ansin Sports Complex located at 10801 Miramar Boulevard. Admission is Free. Field events begin at noon, with opening ceremony at 3:00pm...Read More... Flag of Jamaica to Be Flown At Penn Relays Annually PHILADELPHIA - The flag of Jamaica will be flown at the 119th Penn Relay Games in Philadelphia, from April 25 to 27 this year. In 2012 the organizers took the decision to fly the country’s flag every year at the Games, held on the University of Pennsylvania’s Franklin Field, in recognition of Jamaica’s 50 anniversary of independence,...Read More... Strikers Take On New-Look Silverbacks in Atlanta Saturday FORT LAUDERDALE – The Fort Lauderdale Strikers (0W-1T-0L) make their way north to face the Atlanta Silverbacks (0W-0T-0L) on Saturday, April 13, at 7:30pm at Silverbacks Park. It is the first game of the season for the Silverbacks, who watched the NASL’s Opening Kick weekend from home while the Strikers recorded a 1-1 draw against...Read More... World Cup Champions Spain to face Haiti In South Florida (Sun Life Stadium) on June 8 MIAMI GARDENS - Today, Relevent Sports, Sun Life Stadium and RSE Ventures announced soccer powerhouse Spain and its full squad of stars will face off against Haiti on Saturday, June 8 at Sun Life Stadium. The match marks the first time in history the two sides have met and the first time Spain has played in South Florida. Pre-sale...Read More... JIFFD partners with Fort Lauderdale Strikers Soccer Club in fundraiser for the Reggae Girls FT. LAUDERDALE - North American Soccer League Club and Fort Lauderdale Strikers (club of Jamaican International Shavar Thomas) have partnered with the Jamaica International Female Football Development (JIFFD) in a fundraising effort for Jamaica’s Women Football programme. JIFFD will host a promotional campaign in conjunction...Read More... Haitian International Stéphane Guillaume Joins Strikers FORT LAUDERDALE – With opening kick less than a week away, the Fort Lauderdale Strikers have completed their preseason roster moves with a pair of signings led by Haitian International Stéphane Guillaume, who is rejoining the organization for 2013 season. Joining Guillaume will be local product Eduardo Jimenez who grew up in...Read More...   Next Last

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