By Howard Walker—  CLARE… the challenges are significant, but not insurmountable— TEAM Jamaica Bickle (TJB), for the 21st year, is ready to play hosts to hundreds of student/athletes who are poised to set Philadelphia alight during the prestigious Penn Relays, which runs from April 23-25. Irwine Clare Sr, the chief executive officer and founder of TJB, told the Jamaica Observer, that they are ready and raring to go. “We have no choice, but to be (ready). The challenges are significant, but not insurmountable. It means we had to be more creative at fund-raising, which is a challenge,” said Clare. The TJB village is the hub of plenty activity, especially for Jamaicans and many in the wider Caribbean, at the three-day relay carnival held at the University of Pennsylvania, home of the famous Franklin Field. TJB assist … Read entire article »