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
Jamaica’s National Record Holder (Discus) Jason Morgan – “It’s lonely, frustrating, and also motivating” Following is a lightly edited transcript of my interview with Jason Morgan, Jamaica’s national record holder in the discus throw, which aired on May 30, 2012 on RJR 94 FM. Morgan has twice broken the national record in the past … Continue reading Jamaica’s National Record Holder (Discus) Jason Morgan – “It’s lonely, frustrating, and also motivating”
By: Denise N. Fyffe. Copyright © 2012, Poetess Defy, Denise N. Fyffe It was another day of business for the Jamaican sprinters Yohan Blake and Sheri-Ann Brooks at the Spitzen Leichtathletik Euro Meet in Switzerland. Both Blake and Brooks took the first place position in the 100 metres races for men and women. While Yohan Blake was … Continue reading Jamaican Sprint Dominance: Sherian Brooks, Yohan Blake blaze to 9.85 in Spitzen Leichtathletik Switzerland
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?
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
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