By: Denise N. Fyffe. Copyright © 2012, Poetess Defy, Denise N. Fyffe Never before in the history of athletics has one man, been so formidable in sprinting; that is Jamaican sprinting superstar, Usain Bolt. He is such a phenomenon, that the entire world, not only in sports, is preoccupied with the question; Can Anyone Beat Bolt? … Continue reading Jamaica, The London 2012 Olympics: Video, Can anyone beat Usain Bolt? Asafa, Yohan, Gaitlin, Gay, Lemaitre?
Republished: Sprinter peeved at coach's criticism over JAAA position Leighton Levy, Gleaner Writer Michael Frater has quit MVP Track Club over what he says is the disrespect being shown to him by head coach Stephen Francis, following his decision to run for the post of vice-president of the Jamaica Athletics Administrative Association (JAAA). In the … Continue reading Jamaican Sports: Michael Frater, sprinter peeved at Stephen Francis criticism over JAAA position
CNN: When the fastest men on the planet contest the Olympic 100 meters final in London on August 5, it will be a major upset if the winner does not come from the small Caribbean island of Jamaica... Jamaican Female Athletes Shelly Ann Fraser Pryce, 100m Fraser, who trained for the Olympics with teammate Asafa Powell, became the … Continue reading The Legacy: Why Jamaicans run so fast?
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
A 15 yr. old school kid who got an A+ for this entry since the Pledge of Allegiance and The Lord's Prayer are not allowed in most Public schools, in the United States of America, anymore because the word 'God' is mentioned. A kid in Arizona wrote the attached, NEW School prayer: "New Pledge … Continue reading New Pledge of Allegiance
By: Denise N. Fyffe. Copyright © 2012, Poetess Defy, Denise Fyffe The legend, Bob Marley, is universally recognised of the greatest ambassador of Jamaican Reggae Music. His life, was so lived, to captain the ship called Reggae. Bob Marley did songs and released music before he became a rastafarian. He and several others, which included … Continue reading Jamaican Reggae Music: List of all Bob Marley’s Songs
By: Denise N. Fyffe. Copyright © 2013, Denise N. Fyffe Jamaica is not equipped to deal with these ‘noxious fume’ incidents. There have now been no less three incidents which occurred in June 2012 – vicinity of Portmore Toll Road, November 2012 – vicinity of Spanish Town, Hagley Park and Molynes Roads - and now … Continue reading Jamaican Health: Jamaica’s inept warfare on ‘noxious’ fumes
By: Denise N. Fyffe. Copyright © 2013, Denise N. Fyffe People are sometimes careless when it comes to gambling. They forget logic at times, and get pretty caught up in the excitement. This is not a good move and should always be prevented. Whether you are in a physical or brick and mortar casino or … Continue reading Jamaican Gambling: Choosing the right Gambling websites, games, and experience
By: Denise N. Fyffe. Copyright © 2013, Denise N. Fyffe It’s another Thursday night and Thiaah’s is the place to be. By now the regulars are becoming fast friends. Patrons gather, poets prepare and the novices are on edge. My friends and I link up for a night that will either prove be filled with … Continue reading Jamaican Lifestyle: Gaining momentum, its Rhap.so.dy
By: Denise N. Fyffe. Copyright © 2012, Denise N. Fyffe The Island Journal - 2012 in review Thanks to all the 68,000 visitors who made visited throughout 2012. It is because of your continued visits and interest why we continue to produce material that surrounds the Jamaican culture, lifestyle, health, sports, wedding, advice, politics etc. Jamaica … Continue reading The Island Journal – 2012 in review
