National Online Album Launched
August 30, 2008
A National Online Album titled ‘Picture Dis’ which featured digital images of famous people, important places, significant events and more has been launched by the National Library of Jamaica. The online album features Read more
Jamaica’s Beijing Olympics Results
August 25, 2008
The 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing China is by far the best out for the Jamaican team ever at an Olympic Games. Of the over 200 nations participating in the 2008 staging of the games Jamaica finished 13th overall Read more
Jamaican colours to light up Empire State Building
August 23, 2008
The back green and gold of Jamaica’s flag will be displayed on the world famous Empire State Building in New York City tonight Saturday, August 23, as the building highlights the countries participating in the 2008 Summer Olympic Games Read more
World record 4×100m Gold for Jamaica
August 22, 2008
Nesta Carter, Micheal Frater, Usain Bolt and Asafa Powell teamed up to take the 4×100m relay in world record time giving Jamaica it’s 6th gold medal at the Beijing Olympic Games. After the female team failed to bring the baton around the Read more
Veronica Campbell-Brown Defends her Olympic Title
August 21, 2008
Veronica Campbell-Brown ran an excellent curve on her way to winning the 200m sprint title in the 2008 Beijing Olympic games and defending her title from four years ago in Athens. Veronica’s superb performance completes Jamaica’s Read more
Melaine Walker is Olympic 400m hurdles champion
August 20, 2008
Just minutes after Usain Bolt electrified China and the world with his world record performance in the 200m Melaine Walker shifted the celebrations into another gear when she won another gold for Jamaica in the 400m hurdles Read more
Bolt Snags Olympic Double at world record pace
August 20, 2008
A second bolt of lightening struck the same place in did a few days ago in the magnificent Bird’s Nest in Beijing China today when Usain Bolt outclassed a word class field into becoming the first Olympic Sprint double medalist since 1984 Read more
Shericka Williams adds to Jamaica’s medal tally
August 19, 2008
Shericka Williams recovered well and finished strongly to to grab a silver medal in the womens 400m behind Christine Ohuruogu of Great Britain and ahead of race favourite Sanya Richards of the United States of America Read more
Brittany Lyons Crowned Miss Jamaica World 2008
August 18, 2008
Brittany Lyons emerged from a pool of 16 contestants to become the winner of Miss Jamaica World 2008 in what is arguable one of the the best coronation shows in recent memory. Jade Grant was first runner-up and Marsha-Gay Read more
Medal Sweep for Jamaica in Women’s 100m Olympic Final
August 17, 2008
Jamaica made Olympic history by sweeping the medals in the 100m for women at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing China. Shelly-Ann Fraser, Sherone Simpson and Keron Stewart underlined Jamaica’s position Read more
