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January 15, 2015

Photo Finish – Off the beaten path

Nothing could spell machismo more than rugged off-road action, but even Saturday’s Turbo Energy Drink Jamaica Off-Road Challenge and Scavenger Hunt couldn’t escape a liberal sprinkling of femininity to brighten up the proceedings.

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