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Body of Teen Recovered After Vehicle Plunges into Rio Cobre

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The body of 17-year-old Oniesh Derby was recovered after a vehicle he was driving plunged into the Rio Cobre in St Catherine on Monday night. Key Points: The incident occurred near Flat Bridge. Derby reportedly lost control of a Toyota Hiace motor truck. The vehicle veered off the road and entered the river. Jamaica Defence Force divers recovered the body on Tuesday. Authorities confirmed that the teenage driver lost control of the vehicle while traveling along the roadway, resulting in the vehicle leaving the road and plunging into the Rio Cobre. Emergency teams later initiated recovery efforts. Divers from the Jamaica Defence Force successfully retrieved the body approximately one day after the incident. No additional casualties have been reported. The Flat Bridge area has long been regarded as a challenging route for motorists due to its narrow structure and proximity to the river. Incidents in this location have prompted ongoing discussions about road safety and infras...
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Jamaica’s Bobsleigh Team Looks Ahead After Beijing Olympic Effort

Kimberly November 30, 2025 0 Comments

 

Jamaica’s bobsleigh team concluded the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics without podium finishes, yet the athletes viewed their participation as a vital step toward expanding the country’s winter sports program. Pilot Shanwayne Stephens emphasized that the mission was less about immediate results and more about demonstrating what determination and persistence can accomplish.

The men’s team placed 30th in the two-man bobsleigh and 28th in the four-man, marking Jamaica’s continuing presence in a sport they first entered in 1988. Despite significant preparation challenges—including limited access to training facilities during the pandemic—the athletes remained committed to reaching the Games. Their training included improvisational methods, such as pushing a Mini Cooper through local neighborhoods for resistance training.

Athletes came from various sporting backgrounds, including track and field, rugby, and strength sports. Rolando Reid resigned from his teaching job to pursue Olympic qualification, while Ashley Watson paused his physiotherapy business. Stephens believes that with more structured funding and long-term planning, the team can significantly improve over the next four years.

The women’s side was represented by Jazmine Fenlator-Victorian, who finished 19th in the monobob and concluded her Olympic career after three Winter Games.

Jamaica’s team leaves Beijing with valuable experience and renewed optimism, focusing on building a stronger and more competitive program for the next Olympic cycle.