Articles surrounding issues relating to Jamaica
By: Denise N. Fyffe. Copyright © 2012, Poetess Defy, Denise N. Fyffe The second decade of the Jamaica Festival Song competition kicked off with a bang and continued to spew out hit after hit. Even, today, Jamaicans are still rocking to the mellow tunes of Jamaica Festival Song winners from 1971 to 1980. 1971 - … Continue reading Jamaica Festival Song History: The Second decade 1971 to 1980
By: Denise N. Fyffe. Copyright © 2012, Poetess Defy, Denise N. Fyffe It is summer and it is an Olympic year summer; that means the news and buzz will be around the top athletes in sports. The biggest thus far is Usain Bolt and this week, the world will be wondering 'what's up with Usain's … Continue reading What’s up with Usain Bolt’s hamstring: Will he be ready for the London 2012 Olympics?
Award-winning novelist Garfield Ellis launched his latest novel, Till I’m Laid to Rest, in Miami, Florida, earlier this month. The launch was held at Miami’s largest independent book store, Books and Books, in collaboration with the University of Miami. The launch was attended by members of the Miami literary and social scene, as well as … Continue reading Garfield Ellis Launches “Till I’m Laid to Rest” in Miami (Book about Jamaicans)
Interviewed by Leanne Hayes for ARC magazine, Jamaican born Ishion Hutchinson talks about childhood, poetry, and his new collection of verse, Far District (2010), which was published by Peepal Tree Press in the UK. Hutchinson holds a PhD in English and Creative Writing from the University of Utah; his work has been featured in journals … Continue reading Jamaican Poet Ishion Hutchinson Interviewed by Leanne Hayes
The Beast outruns the Bolt; this 200m event thrilled the Jamaican patrons at the Jamaica National Trials 2012 at the Jamaica National Stadium. By the time the final race occurred at the National Senior Championships, everyone was resolved to the fact that Yohan Blake would likely take the double. He executed superb sprinting form and … Continue reading Jamaica National Trials: 100m, 200m National Champion Yohan Blake
By: Denise N. Fyffe. Copyright © 2012, Poetess Defy, Denise N. Fyffe And the winner is…wait is that Sherone Simpson blazing into second place pass Veronica Campbell-Brown, in the Jamaica National Trials 200 metres final? Now that was the biggest upset of the Senior Championships 2012. Everyone expected Shelly Ann Fraser-Pryce to take both the … Continue reading Jamaica National Trials 2012: Sherone Simpson upset Veronica Campbell-Brown in 200m finals
By: Denise N. Fyffe. Copyright © 2012, Poetess Defy, Denise N. Fyffe Jamaicans are the first to tell you that they love excitement and appreciate a good show, especially one like the Jamaica Military Tattoo. However, even on their best behavior, there will be rumblings if any aspect of that performance is not up to par. … Continue reading Jamaica Military Tattoo 2012: A yahso so nice, Granny
By: Denise N. Fyffe. Copyright © 2012, Poetess Defy, Denise N. Fyffe Jamaicans were in for a treat when they showed up in their thousands to experience the Jamaica Military Tattoo 2012 taking place at Up Park Camp. The visual and musical feast provided a plethora of cultural and military displays; including sea rescue, fire rescue, hostage … Continue reading Jamaica Military Tattoo 2012: Canada, Guyana, Bermuda, Trinidad, England, China, Jamaica Military and Constabulary displays
By: Denise N. Fyffe. Copyright © 2012, Poetess Defy, Denise N. Fyffe The Jamaica National Trials continued on June 30, 2012 with the 200 metres semi finals for both men and women. These races are expected to be the second chance that Usain Bolt and Veronica Campbell-Brown needs to dominate and prove themselves, as still … Continue reading Jamaica National Trials 2012: Seeking emancipation for Veronica Campbell-Brown and Usain Bolt in 200m
By: Denise N. Fyffe. Copyright © 2012, defy, Denise N. Fyffe The Jamaica National Trials ended on Friday night, June 29, 2012, with jubilant celebration for young Yohan Blake. He proved that his win at the World Championship was 'no buck up', as Jamaican people call it. Blake ran a blistering 9.75 to take the 100 metres final … Continue reading Jamaica National Trials 2012: Slow Bolt, Fast Beast and Limping Asafa (Yohan Blake, Usain Bolt and Asafa Powell)
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