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O-Wrap: Ja ranked 3rd coolest nation… Devin Di Dakta hits Billboard … Bravo is back
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July 12, 2017

O-Wrap: Ja ranked 3rd coolest nation… Devin Di Dakta hits Billboard … Bravo is back

In case you missed it, here are OBSERVER ONLINE’s top 10 stories for today:

1. CNN Travel ranks Jamaica third coolest nation

Jamaica rounded out the top three countries ranked among CNN Travel’s 14 coolest nationalities. In an online post, CNN said that there’s more to Jamaicans than reggae, including Rastafarianism, which it described as “the most kick-back religion ever invented”. Full story here

2. Injured would-be robber under police guard, accomplice on the run

The police have confirmed that the would-be robber, who was shot in the vicinity of Half-Way-Tree Road in St Andrew yesterday, is in stable condition at hospital and under police guard. Full story here

3. Devin Di Dakta scores Billboard chart hit

2015 Magnum King of the Dancehall winner Devin Di Dakta has become the first winner from the televised competition to earn an entry on the US Billboard charts. Full story here

4. Bravo apologises to CWI, now available for play

Cricket West Indies (CWI) today confirmed that batsman Darren Bravo, who was sidelined over a comment on Twitter, is available with immediate effect to play in all forms of cricket, following his apology to CWI and President, Dave Cameron. Full story here

5. Young Sunshine Girls lose to England

The Young Sunshine Girls proved no match for England as they suffered their second defeat at the Netball World Youth Cup now underway in Gaborone, Botswana. England won 55- 38. Full story here

6. Medical ganja production illegal without CLA license

The public is being reminded that medical ganja production is illegal without a licenses issued by the Cannabis Licensing Authority. Full story here

7. Disgraced former FIFA official Chuck Blazer dead

Former top football official Chuck Blazer, whose evidence to US investigators helped trigger the FIFA corruption scandal, has died, his lawyer told the New York Times on Wednesday. Full story here

8. Julian Robinson appointed ECJ commissioner

Governor General, Sir Patrick Allen has, on the advice of the Leader of the Opposition, Dr Peter Phillips, appointed Julian Robinson to serve as nominated commissioner on the Electoral Commission of Jamaica (ECJ), effective July 1. Full story here

9. JLP displaying alarming level of mismanagement, says PNPYO

The People’s National Party Youth Organisation (PNPYO) says it is alarmed at the level of mismanagement of the country’s resources by this Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) led government. Full story here

10. Woman dies from jet engine blast in St Maarten

A 57 year old woman from New Zealand was killed after the blast from a powerful jet engine knocked her to the ground at the Princess Juliana International Airport. Full story here

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