VIDEO: Jamaican Surprise! Danielle Williams Wins IAAF Hurdles Gold!
Achieving a personal best time of 12.58 seconds, Jamaica’s Danielle Williams added a surprise to Jamaica’s IAAF medal count, winning the gold in women’s 110m hurdles, Jamaica’s ninth medal overall. Williams, 22, defeated a fast field of competitors in the competition. This was the second World Championship event for Williams, who has joined Brigitte Foster […]
Campaign Started on Social Media to Rename Emancipation Park in Honor of Usain Bolt
Usain Bolt Park? Some supporters think that’s a good idea. There is a campaign on Facebook to change the name of Kingston’s Emancipation Park to Usain Bolt Park. So far, there is only lukewarm support for the idea. The more than 4,500 shares of the page show that many of the resulting comments have been […]
Miami Foundation Establishes Caribbean Community Relief Fund To Support Relief Efforts In Dominica
– Tropical Storm Erika Impacts Thousands – In the aftermath of Tropical Storm Erika, the Miami Foundation has established The Caribbean Community Relief Fund to provide financial support for ongoing relief efforts on the Eastern Caribbean island of Dominica. Established in 1967, The Miami Foundation uses civic leadership, community investment and philanthropy to advance a […]
Jamaica Tourism Officials Take up Residence in Beijing
As team Jamaica continues its dominance at the 15th IAAF World Championships in Beijing, led by Usain Bolt’s 100m and 200m victories and Shelly-Ann Fraser Pryce’s victory in the 100m, Jamaican tourism officials have taken up residence in Jamaica House Beijing to meet with members of the travel industry and business community to market the […]