By: Denise N. Fyffe. Copyright © 2012, Poetess Defy, Denise N. Fyffe Alia Atkinson finished first in the 100 metres breaststroke heats; however she tied for fourth in the semi-finals with Canada's Tera Van Beilent. Atkinson then performed a show stopping swim in the swim off to produce the fifth fastest time to make the 100 … Continue reading Jamaica and The London 2012 Olympics: Video of Alia Atkinson vs. Canada’s Tera Van Beilen,swim off
By: Denise N. Fyffe. Copyright © 2012, Poetess Defy, Denise N. Fyffe It must certainly be a difficult and embarrassing moment for not only St Kitts and Nevis sprinter Tameka Williams, but her country as well. Tameka Williams was sent home after admitting to her coach and officials that she had taken a banned substance. The St.Kitts Athletics management … Continue reading St Kitts and The London 2012 Olympics: St Kitts and Nevis sprinter Tameka Williams Olympic Disgrace
By: Denise N. Fyffe. Copyright © 2012, Poetess Defy, Denise N. Fyffe Jamaica has great representation in the London 2012 Olympic games with a talented Jamaican swimmer, Alia Atkinson. According to Wikipedia, Alia Shanee Atkinson was born December 11, 1988. She competed in the 2008 Beijing Olympics , as well. She competed at the 2004 Olympics, and four years … Continue reading Jamaica and The London 2012 Olympics: Profile on and Olympic Schedule for Alia Atkinson, Swimmer
By: Denise N. Fyffe. Copyright © 2012, Poetess Defy, Denise N. Fyffe Jamaica's representative in the London 2012 Olympics equestrian event is Samantha Albert. According to Wikipedia, this Jamaican was born Samantha Majendie-Albert (born 31 May 1971 in Montreal, Quebec). She is a Canadian-born equestrian who represents Jamaica in international competition. She was born in Canada to a Jamaican mother and an English father, … Continue reading Jamaica and The London 2012 Olympics: Profile on and Olympic Schedule of Samantha Albert, Equestrian
By: Denise N. Fyffe. Copyright © 2012, Poetess Defy, Denise N. Fyffe Honestly, what are your true, unbiased opinions of the London 2012 Olympics Opening Ceremony? Over the past 24 hours, I have been combing the social media websites and several articles; the feedback is quite in keeping with my initial reaction. That is, I … Continue reading London 2012 Olympics: What did you really think of the Opening Ceremony?
By: Denise N. Fyffe. Copyright © 2012, Poetess Defy, Denise N. Fyffe 205 nations paraded in the London 2012 Olympic opening ceremony. Maybe like me you were wondering who were some of those flag bearers; apart from Jamaica's Usain Bolt who many of us are familiar with. Well here on The Island Journal, we have … Continue reading London 2012 Summer Olympics Parade of Nations: Who were the flag bearers?
By: Denise N. Fyffe. Copyright © 2012, Poetess Defy, Denise N. Fyffe The much-anticipated London 2012 Olympic ceremony has ended. Representatives from all 205 participating countries marched and displayed the cultural heritage, dress and flag of their countries. Jamaica and Usain Bolt did not disappoint; strutting with vitality in their Cedalla Marley, official Olympic garbs. When honest analysts look back and assess the entertainment value of … Continue reading Jamaica and the London 2012 Olympics: Usain Bolt, Photo highlights from the 2012 Olympic Ceremony
By: Denise N. Fyffe. Copyright © 2012, Poetess Defy, Denise N. Fyffe The entire world will be certain to tune in to all of Jamaica’s 2012 Olympic Schedule, events and rounds from July 28 - August 12, 2012. Though this small Caribbean nation is participating in four sports, namely Track & Field, Swimming, Equestrian and … Continue reading Jamaica and the London 2012 Olympics: Jamaica 2012 Olympic Schedule, 137 Rounds of Events
By: Denise N. Fyffe. Copyright © 2012, Poetess Defy, Denise N. Fyffe With less than one day to go to the start of the London 2012 Olympics, all eyes have been focused on the athletes and festivities taking place in London and in Birmingham; especially on the Jamaican sprint team, Yohan Blake, Asafa Powell, Shelly Ann Fraser-Pryce, Veronica Campbell-Brown … Continue reading Jamaica and the London 2012 Olympics: Jamaica, On your marks, get set,go
By: Denise N. Fyffe. Copyright © 2012, Poetess Defy, Denise N. Fyffe Oonu see it, Dem yah storm yah no sweet. Mi wrap up cozy inna mi bed, Next ting mi knuh, Rain a fall inna mi head. Nuh sick it want to make me sickly, But one dime me nuh have, Afta me nuh … Continue reading Jamaican Poetry: Gustav Storm
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