Very good cigars are made nearby in Honduras, Jamaica and the Dominican Republic.

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Though her race results made her the best triathlete in Jamaica, she had to place among the world's 50 best in order to crack Sydney.

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The U.S. and Brazilian governments also have made significant progress in providing joint technical assistance to El Salvador, Honduras, Guatemala, Jamaica, the Dominican Republic, Haiti and Senegal in their efforts to strengthen policy frameworks, implement blending laws, and develop domestic production capabilities.

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Mr Bailey, who moved to England from Jamaica and runs the Blessed West Indian Takeaway in Brixton, south London, made the claim alongside financial adviser Sylvester Williams.

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