National Tree – The Blue Mahoe (Hibiscus elatus) The Blue Mahoe is the national tree of Jamaica. It is indigenous to the island and grows quite rapidly, often attaining 20m (66ft) or more in height. In wetter districts it will grow in a wide range of elevations, up to 1200m (4000 ft.) and is … Continue reading Jamaican History: Jamaica National Tree – The Blue Mahoe
This hardscrabble harbor town on Jamaica’s southern coast seems an unlikely contender in an emerging regional competition over the shipping routes that carry global trade. But as Jamaica joins a rush to lure the bigger, deeper-drafting ships expected to cross an expanded Panama Canal by mid-2015, political leaders and civic boosters envision the Old Harbor … Continue reading Jamaica May Revive Economy with Port Hub on Goat Islands
Article first posted on Live Beyond Yourself: I’m sitting on a plane, flying over Cuba, on my way back to Canada. My week in Jamaica has exceeded any expectations I could have had. I am so full. I think if I had to sum up what I’m feeling, it would be best described by a … Continue reading Jamaican Lifestyle: One Love – A Jamaican Story of the life and sacrifices of Jamaica’s Farm workers to Canada – Part 1
By: Denise N. Fyffe. Copyright © 2011, Denise N. Fyffe Many couples go salsa dancing every weekend. They believe it keeps them in touch with their Cuban heritage and friends, while being far from family or home. This sexy dance often ignites a sensual feeling or mood in its participants and onlookers. Many people upon … Continue reading Salsa Dancing – The dance of the sensual and sexy
Jamaica has surely left an impression on many of its visitors. Here is an honest account, served with the good and the bad. Re-blogged from The Fair Prima Donna In February 2010 I went to Ocho Rios, Jamaica with my younger brother and parents. It was a much needed break from University, and the vitamin … Continue reading Jamaica- Ocho Rios
By: Denise N. Fyffe. Copyright © 2012, Poetess Defy, Denise N. Fyffe Jamaica's top sprint athletes were out for gold on day six of the Track and Field Schedule at the London 2012 Olympics. Though setbacks and mishaps were the order of the day at the XXX Olympiad; Jamaica collected two medals in the … Continue reading Jamaica and The London 2012 Olympics: Pocket rocket, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce and Hansle Parchment medal in 200m, 110m hurdles
Athletics - Medal count Rank Country Gold Silver Bronze Total 1 United States of America 9 13 7 29 2 Russian Federation 8 4 6 18 3 Jamaica 4 4 4 12 4 Great Britain 4 1 1 6 5 Ethiopia 3 1 3 7 6 Kenya 2 3 4 9 7 Germany 1 4 … Continue reading London 2012 Olympics: Athletics Medal Count as at August 11, 2012
Medal count Rank by Gold Country Gold Silver Bronze Total 1 United States of America 42 29 29 100 2 People's Republic of China 38 26 21 85 3 Great Britain 28 15 18 61 4 Russian Federation 21 25 32 78 5 Republic of Korea 13 7 7 27 6 Germany 11 19 14 … Continue reading London 2012 Olympics: Full Medal Count as at August 11, 2012
Medal count Rank by Gold Country Gold Silver Bronze Total 1 United States of America 41 26 27 94 2 People's Republic of China 37 25 19 81 3 Great Britain 25 15 17 57 4 Russian Federation 15 21 27 63 5 Republic of Korea 13 7 7 27 6 Germany 10 18 14 … Continue reading London 2012 Olympics: Full Medal Count as at August 10, 2012
Medal count Rank by Gold Country Gold Silver Bronze Total 1 United States of America 39 25 26 90 2 People's Republic of China 37 24 19 80 3 Great Britain 25 13 14 52 4 Russian Federation 12 21 23 56 5 Republic of Korea 12 7 6 25 6 Germany 10 16 11 … Continue reading London 2012 Olympics: Full Medal Count as at August 9, 2012
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