Subscribe Login
Jamaica Observer
ePaper
The Edge 105 FM Radio Fyah 105 FM
Jamaica Observer
ePaper
The Edge 105 FM Radio Fyah 105 FM
    • Home
    • News
      • Latest News
      • Cartoon
      • International News
      • Central
      • North & East
      • Western
      • Environment
      • Health
      • #
    • Business
      • Business Bites
      • Social Love
    • Sports
      • Football
      • Basketball
      • Cricket
      • Horse Racing
      • World Champs
      • Commonwealth Games
      • FIFA World Cup
      • Olympics
      • #
    • Videos
    • Entertainment
      • Music
      • Movies
      • Art & Culture
      • Bookends
      • #
    • Lifestyle
      • Page2
      • Food
      • Tuesday Style
      • Food Awards
      • JOL Takes Style Out
      • Design Week JA
      • Black Friday
      • #
    • All Woman
      • Home
      • Relationships
      • Features
      • Fashion
      • Fitness
      • Rights
      • Parenting
      • Advice
      • #
    • Obits
    • Classifieds
      • Employment
      • Property
      • Motor Vehicles
      • Place an Ad
      • Obituaries
    • More
      • Games
      • Elections
      • Jobs & Careers
      • Study Centre
      • Jnr Study Centre
      • Letters
      • Columns
      • Advertorial
      • Editorial
      • Supplements
      • Webinars
    • Home
    • News
      • Latest News
      • Cartoon
      • International News
      • Central
      • North & East
      • Western
      • Environment
      • Health
      • #
    • Business
      • Business Bites
      • Social Love
    • Sports
      • Football
      • Basketball
      • Cricket
      • Horse Racing
      • World Champs
      • Commonwealth Games
      • FIFA World Cup
      • Olympics
      • #
    • Videos
    • Entertainment
      • Music
      • Movies
      • Art & Culture
      • Bookends
      • #
    • Lifestyle
      • Page2
      • Food
      • Tuesday Style
      • Food Awards
      • JOL Takes Style Out
      • Design Week JA
      • Black Friday
      • #
    • All Woman
      • Home
      • Relationships
      • Features
      • Fashion
      • Fitness
      • Rights
      • Parenting
      • Advice
      • #
    • Obits
    • Classifieds
      • Employment
      • Property
      • Motor Vehicles
      • Place an Ad
      • Obituaries
    • More
      • Games
      • Elections
      • Jobs & Careers
      • Study Centre
      • Jnr Study Centre
      • Letters
      • Columns
      • Advertorial
      • Editorial
      • Supplements
      • Webinars
  • Home
  • News
    • International News
  • Latest
  • Business
    • Business Bites
  • Cartoon
  • Games
  • Food Awards
  • Health
  • Entertainment
    • Bookends
  • Regional
  • Sports
    • Sports
    • World Cup
    • World Champs
    • Olympics
  • Videos
  • Career & Education
  • Classifieds
  • All Woman
  • Environment
  • Webinars
  • More
    • Football
    • Elections
    • Letters
    • Advertorial
    • Columns
    • Editorial
    • Supplements
  • Epaper
  • Design Week
J’can Aiken signs new contract with Queensland Firebirds
Romelda Aiken
Netball, Sports
October 17, 2020

J’can Aiken signs new contract with Queensland Firebirds

BRISBANE, Australia (CMC) ­— Jamaican star Romelda Aiken has re-signed for Queensland Firebirds — one of three players who have put pen to paper for the north-eastern Australia outfit — for the 2021 campaign.

The 31-year-old Aiken, a key component of Firebirds’ attack over the years, has been joined by Gretel Bueta and Tippah Dwan in renewing their commitment for another year in the Australian Super Netball Championship.

“Romelda again proved she’s amongst the world’s best shooters with her resurgent form this year, while Tippah produced one of the most impressive debut seasons we’ve seen across the league in recent memory,” said Firebirds’ High Performance Director Jeremy Hickmans.

“When you can then welcome a player of Gretel’s calibre back into that mix, you’re looking at one of the most proficient and versatile shooting circles in the competition.”

“We are really excited by the depth of attacking options this group provides and know all three players will have our Purple Family on their feet in season 2021.”

Aiken was the Firebirds’ leading scorer in the 2020 season which is poised to wind up on Sunday with the grand final, tallying 583 goals.

She was second only to fellow Sunshine Girl superstar Jhaniele Fowler-Reid who topped the scoring charts with 910 goals.

Trinidadian Samantha Wallace, last season’s most valuable player, was third on the goals list with 522 for defending champions New South Wales Swifts.

Aiken finished the season strongly, scoring 226 goals over the last five outings, as Firebirds won four of those matches.

Defenders Kim Jenner, Tara Hinchliffe and Rudi Ellis, along with mid-courter Kim Ravaillion, have also committed to the Firebirds for the upcoming season.

Firebirds finished fifth on 26 points to miss out on the final four, posting six wins, seven defeats and one draw.

{"website":"website"}{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
img img
0 Comments · Make a comment

ALSO ON JAMAICA OBSERVER

France lose appeal against Olise booking at World Cup
International News, Latest News
France lose appeal against Olise booking at World Cup
July 8, 2026
FOXBOROUGH, United States (AFP)—France coach Didier Deschamps revealed on Wednesday that an appeal against a yellow card shown to Michael Olise in the...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
UN launches appeal to raise $296 mn for Venezuela quake relief
International News, Latest News
UN launches appeal to raise $296 mn for Venezuela quake relief
July 8, 2026
UNITED NATIONS, United States (AFP)—The United Nations launched an urgent appeal Wednesday to raise $296 million for Venezuela earthquake relief opera...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Yoni Epstein elected president of GSAJ
Latest News, News
Yoni Epstein elected president of GSAJ
July 8, 2026
ST JAMES, Jamaica — Yoni Epstein, chief executive officer of itel, one of Jamaica's leading business process outsourcing (BPO) companies, has been ele...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Air traffic down at half-year mark
Business, Latest News
Air traffic down at half-year mark
July 8, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Passenger traffic through Sangster International Airport (SIA) and Norman Manley International Airport (NMIA) remained under press...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
WATCH: Smooth start to Kingston and St Andrew Traffic Ticket Public Days
Latest News, News, Videos
WATCH: Smooth start to Kingston and St Andrew Traffic Ticket Public Days
July 8, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Police say the Kingston and St Andrew Traffic Ticket Public Days have gotten off to a smooth start at the National Arena. The two-...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Haiti sends major medical mission to Venezuela
Latest News, Regional
Haiti sends major medical mission to Venezuela
July 8, 2026
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (CMC) — The Government of Haiti has dispatched a humanitarian medical mission to Venezuela to assist victims of the devastating ...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
UPDATE: Man charged with murder of girlfriend in Parottee
Latest News, News
UPDATE: Man charged with murder of girlfriend in Parottee
July 8, 2026
ST ELIZABETH, Jamaica — Police on Tuesday charged a 38-year-old licensed firearm holder with murder, four days after his 20-year-old girlfriend was sh...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Venezuela calls for release of frozen assets to help quake recovery
International News, Latest News
Venezuela calls for release of frozen assets to help quake recovery
July 8, 2026
CARACAS, Venezuela (AFP)—Venezuela's government on Wednesday called for the release of frozen assets to help raise funds for the country's recovery fr...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
❮ ❯

Polls

HOUSE RULES

  1. We welcome reader comments on the top stories of the day. Some comments may be republished on the website or in the newspaper; email addresses will not be published.
  2. Please understand that comments are moderated and it is not always possible to publish all that have been submitted. We will, however, try to publish comments that are representative of all received.
  3. We ask that comments are civil and free of libellous or hateful material. Also please stick to the topic under discussion.
  4. Please do not write in block capitals since this makes your comment hard to read.
  5. Please don't use the comments to advertise. However, our advertising department can be more than accommodating if emailed: advertising@jamaicaobserver.com.
  6. If readers wish to report offensive comments, suggest a correction or share a story then please email: community@jamaicaobserver.com.
  7. Lastly, read our Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy

Recent Posts

Archives

Facebook
Twitter
Instagram
Tweets

Polls

Recent Posts

Archives

Logo Jamaica Observer
Breaking news from the premier Jamaican newspaper, the Jamaica Observer. Follow Jamaican news online for free and stay informed on what's happening in the Caribbean
Featured Tags
  • Editorial
  • Columns
  • Health
  • Auto
  • Business
  • Letters
  • Page2
  • Football
Categories
  • Business
  • Politics
  • Entertainment
  • Page2
  • Business
  • Politics
  • Entertainment
  • Page2
Ads
img
Jamaica Observer, © All Rights Reserved
  • Home
  • Contact Us
  • RSS Feeds
  • Feedback
  • Privacy Policy
  • Editorial Code of Conduct