By: Denise N. Fyffe. Copyright © 2012, Poetess Defy, Denise N. Fyffe Shelly Ann-Fraser Pryce will be competing in the 100m at the London 2012 Olympics, on day one of Track and Field events. Fraser-Pryce is Jamaica's National champion at 100 metres and 200 metres. She beat out Veronica Campbell-Brown, Kerron Stewart and Sherone Simpson. … Continue reading Jamaica and The London 2012 Olympics: Profile and Schedule of Shelly-Ann Fraser Pryce, 100 metres sprinter
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 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 Jamaica Military Tattoo 2012 was kept for four nights, from the June 28 to July 1, 2012. It was hosted at the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) Polo Field inside Up Park Camp. The event was repeated each night to accommodate the large crowds who showed up to … Continue reading Jamaica Military Tattoo 2012: Taking a closer look at the Displays
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
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