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Jamaica and The London 2012 Olympics: Profile and Schedule of Veronica Campbell-Brown, 100 metres sprinter

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By: Denise N. Fyffe. Copyright © 2012, Poetess Defy, Denise N. Fyffe Jamaican female 100 metres sprinters will be on display today at the London 2012 Olympics, Track and Field segment. Veronica Campbell-Brown, Shelly Ann-Fraser-Pryce and Kerron Stewart are expected to dominate and qualify for the semi-finals and finals of the 100 metres. According to Wikipedia, Veronica Campbell-Brown C.D (born … Continue reading Jamaica and The London 2012 Olympics: Profile and Schedule of Veronica Campbell-Brown, 100 metres sprinter

Jamaican Poetry: This Dreadful Class

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  By: Denise N. Fyffe. Copyright © 2012, Poetess Defy, Denise N. Fyffe I am seeing double, as Michelle Ann has no twin; My brain keeps flashing and signalling, Too much, I need a rest, this is boring. Week after week, lesson after lesson He keeps teaching the same old thing; I have learnt to … Continue reading Jamaican Poetry: This Dreadful Class

Jamaica and The London 2012 Olympics: Video of Jamaican Swimmer Alia Atkinson, fourth in 100m breaststroke final

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By: Denise N. Fyffe. Copyright © 2012, Poetess Defy, Denise N. Fyffe The women's 100m breaststroke at the London 2012 Olympics was the race to watch for Jamaicans, on July 30, 3012. Alia Atkinson 1:06.46, went out in fine style and competed to place fourth in this final round. Atkinson could be seen as one of … Continue reading Jamaica and The London 2012 Olympics: Video of Jamaican Swimmer Alia Atkinson, fourth in 100m breaststroke final

Jamaica and The London 2012 Olympics: Video of Alia Atkinson vs. Canada’s Tera Van Beilen,swim off

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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

St Kitts and The London 2012 Olympics: St Kitts and Nevis sprinter Tameka Williams Olympic Disgrace

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  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

Jamaica and The London 2012 Olympics: Profile on and Olympic Schedule for Alia Atkinson, Swimmer

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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

Jamaica and The London 2012 Olympics: Profile on and Olympic Schedule of Samantha Albert, Equestrian

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  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

London 2012 Olympics: What did you really think of the Opening Ceremony?

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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?

London 2012 Summer Olympics Parade of Nations: Who were the flag bearers?

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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?

Jamaica and the London 2012 Olympics: Usain Bolt, Photo highlights from the 2012 Olympic Ceremony

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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