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2. Current crop of players excites Burrell
- Collection:
- Black Caribbean Literature (BCL)
- Contributers:
- Jones,Ryon (Author)
- Format:
- Newspaper Article
- Publication Date:
- Apr 12-Apr 18, 2012
- Published:
- Jamaica, NY
- Location:
- African American Research Center, Library, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
- Journal Title:
- The Weekly Gleaner
- Journal Title Details:
- p. 27
- Notes:
- "The team that Jamaica currently has, I am confident will make us all very proud," [Horace I Burrell]- said, while speaking at a sponsorship announcement cere^ mony for the local coaching school held at the Jamaica Football Federation's (JFF) head office, Wednesday, April 4. "I was speaking with the President of the United States Football' Federation and he tells me that the US are now trembling because they know that Jamaica has a strong front line and of all the teams in CONCACAF, they are afraid of two teams. Jamaica and Mexico." Burrell said.
3. J'cans in Atlanta plan week of activities
- Collection:
- Black Caribbean Literature (BCL)
- Contributers:
- Scott,Derrick A. (Author)
- Format:
- Newspaper Article
- Publication Date:
- Aug 4-Aug 10, 2005
- Published:
- Jamaica, NY
- Location:
- African American Research Center, Library, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
- Journal Title:
- The Weekly Gleaner
- Journal Title Details:
- p. 11
- Notes:
- ATLANTA, Georgia: The Jamaican community in Atlanta, commenced a week long series of activities to celebrate Jamaica's 43rd year of independence with a Thanksgiving service at the Holy Cross Episcopal Church Hall on Sunday, July 31, 2005. Approximately three hundred Jamaicans and well wishers were in attendance. The sermon was delivered by Bishop Charles DuFour, Roman Catholic Bishop of Montego Bay. Jamaica's Honorary Consul to Atlanta, Vin Martin, read the Prime Minister's message. The first lesson was read by Allan Alberga, President of the Atlanta Jamaican Association and the second lesson was read by Tamara Cox. Union of Jamaican Organizations in Atlanta is comprised of Atlanta Jamaican Association, Atlanta Montego Bay Sister Cities, Benevolent Missions of Atlanta, Calabar High School Alumni Association, Clarendon College Alumni Association, Caribbean Sports and Social Club, Integrity Children's Fund, Kingston College Alumni Association, Queen's High School Alumni Association, St. Hugh's High School Alumni Association, Carilanta Players, Tropical Sports Club and United for Jamaica.
4. Jamaica football coaches for training stint in Brazil
- Collection:
- Black Caribbean Literature (BCL)
- Contributers:
- Lowe,André (Author)
- Format:
- Newspaper Article
- Publication Date:
- May 26-Jun 1, 2011
- Published:
- Jamaica, NY
- Location:
- African American Research Center, Library, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
- Journal Title:
- The Weekly Gleaner
- Journal Title Details:
- p. 20
- Notes:
- "One of the initiatives that the JFF has embarked on is getting exposure for our Premier League coaches. We got in touch with our Brazilian friends and so an arrangement was made where all 12 Premier League coaches for next season will be sent to Brazil between June 29 and July 12," JFF president, Captain Horace Burrell announced on Thursday night. May 19, at the 2010-11 Digicel Premier League awards ceremony, at the Courtleigh Auditorium in New Kingston.
5. Marshall wants fair shot
- Collection:
- Black Caribbean Literature (BCL)
- Contributers:
- Lannaman,Jermaine (Author)
- Format:
- Newspaper Article
- Publication Date:
- Jan 9-Jan 15, 2014
- Published:
- Jamaica, NY
- Location:
- African American Research Center, Library, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
- Journal Title:
- The Weekly Gleaner
- Journal Title Details:
- p. 18
- Notes:
- "I can't believe what has taken place," said [Marshall]. "I would like a fair chance where every match I don't have to fret and worry that if I fail this game that could be it for me for the season." Marshall, who played three four-day matches two seasons ago before being dropped, also vowed to fight on amidst the setback. "It is not the first time this is happening to me," he said. "It is about the third or fourth time.
6. Scotland-based Humphrey to join Boyz's Brazil camp
- Collection:
- Black Caribbean Literature (BCL)
- Contributers:
- Lowe,André (Author)
- Format:
- Newspaper Article
- Publication Date:
- May 26-Jun 1, 2011
- Published:
- Jamaica, NY
- Location:
- African American Research Center, Library, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
- Journal Title:
- The Weekly Gleaner
- Journal Title Details:
- p. 18
- Notes:
- The Weekly Gleaner understands that Scotland-based winger Chris Humphrey has been called up by the Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) for their three-week camp in Brazil, ahead of this summer's CONCACAF Gold Cup in the United States. "Even though I also qualify for Scotland, Jamaica was the first to pursue me and I am looking forward to linking up with the squad," Humphrey added, before pointing out that he is, however, focused on his upcoming clash with Celtic in the Scottish Cup final. Humphrey moved to Walsall at the age of five, and was at Walsall's Centre of Excellence, until later joining West Bromwich Albion.
7. Vaz holds 'a special place' in Sanya's heart
- Collection:
- Black Caribbean Literature (BCL)
- Contributers:
- Graham,Raymond (Author)
- Format:
- Newspaper Article
- Publication Date:
- May 19-May 25, 2011
- Published:
- Jamaica, NY
- Location:
- African American Research Center, Library, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
- Journal Title:
- The Weekly Gleaner
- Journal Title Details:
- p. 18
- Notes:
- Vaz Prep's Travis Johnson practices his technique under the watchful eyes of World 400 metres champion, Sanya Richards-Ross, as she assisted in the school's track-team training session. Looking on are Jahvid Ferguson and Alija Cox. The school is preparing for the upcoming inter-Prep Schools track and field athletics chamionships. "I am happy to be back at Vaz Prep because this school has a special place in my heart, because this was where it all began." said Richards-Ross, who pointed out that the institution played the most important part in her track and field career.
8. Wolmer's end long Shield drought
- Collection:
- Black Caribbean Literature (BCL)
- Contributers:
- Jones,Ryon (Author)
- Format:
- Newspaper Article
- Publication Date:
- Apr 18-Apr 24, 2013
- Published:
- Jamaica, NY
- Location:
- African American Research Center, Library, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
- Journal Title:
- The Weekly Gleaner
- Journal Title Details:
- p. 17
- Notes:
- He might not be related to the West Indies' devastating opening batsman Chris Gayle, but Delbert Gayle was just as devastating as he led Wolmer's Boys to their first Inter-Secondary Schools Sports Association (ISSA)/Grace Shield cricket title in 20 years on Thursday, April 1 1 . Gayle, a Jamaica under- 19 representative, was the main architect of Wolmer's win as he made 1 74 not out in the first innings followed by 1 1 not out in the second innings to go along with a match haul of 7-94. Wolmer's, in reply, established a 116 runs firstinnings lead as they were dismissed for 242 with Gayle carrying his bat to end not out on 174. [Denniel Griffiths] made 25.