AWESOME! Jamaicans unbeatable in Berlin; Jamaica achieves best-ever World Championship performance
Regardless of the performance of Jamaica's women in today's 4x400m relay final, the country has already created World Athletics Championship history.
Business as usual downtown
Back-to-school shopping continued while the market vendors begged for customers yesterday afternoon even as Jamaican athletes in Berlin prepared to hunt gold medals in the 4x100 relays for men and women.
- Party central - Jamaicans celebrate in Half-Way Tree
- Gleaner profits improve in second quarter
- Careers - Self-esteem at work
Sprint relay sweep - Despite controversy, Jamaica claim world titles with emphatic runs in 4x100 metres
Simmering discontent in the Jamaica camp at the 12th IAAF World Championships here in Berlin boiled over on yesterday's penultimate day of the meet.
EDITORIAL - What the Government must do
Prime Minister Bruce Golding has begun, in a fashion, to put hard numbers to the Budget cut that will have to be made for Jamaica to struggle through this fiscal year. But as Mr Golding must know, and if he doesn't, we remind him, the government is still only into baby steps towards a long-term fix.
LETTER OF THE DAY - Who needs who?
THE EDITOR, Sir: The phenomenal, indeed astronomical success of the Jamaican team in Berlin and the recent hosting of members of the diaspora by Jamaica forced me into a mode of reflection as to what benefit is the diaspora to Jamaica's success?
Who Am I? From stammering kid to dancehall star, Beenie Man reveals a different side
'King of the Dancehall', Moses 'Beenie Man' Davis always knew he was special. Even in the rough childhood years, he marched to the beat of his own drum. It seemed that music was always calling him, and those sounds resonated better than the shouts of discipline from his mother, so he heeded music's call, even if it meant repeatedly running away from home.
- Performing arts groups searching for a home
- Curtis Watson continues comeback following stroke
- Reggae industry association celebrates first 100 days
The 'real Jamaica' captured as art
The name Webster Campbell has become synonymous with the whimsical paintings of quaint, old country houses, just as the name Andy Ballentine brings to mind the realistic portrayal of Jamaican fruits and vegetables.
- Sunday Sauce - Si man ya?
- Book review - Moist and rich
- National Library wins award to save historical documents
Making Bold Steps
It has to be a sign of raining on the competition's parade, right? That's because the second time Red Stripe profiled its new Red Stripe Bold beer, it rained. But both times - the first, in Negril during Dream Weekend, and the second on Friday, August 14 for those who weren't able to head west.
'Hot Runnings' - The untold story of Jamaica's athletic prowess
FROM TIME to time, golden opportunities arise which create visions of the future. Such an opportunity now exists and the vision it presents in staring us in the face. When the little-known Jamaican bobsled team beat the American team in Norway in the 1994 Winter Olympics 1994, it was the "ultimate indignity", according to the American broadcaster.
- The world's greatest all round track coach
- Don't mess with the debt
- Governing our resources: the potential for development
What's on your plate?
Just Like DNA, every vehicle has a unique set: an identifiable government-issued alphanumeric combination. However, some persons prefer to be different by tweaking them to create their personalised licence plates.
Unbeatable Bolt - Jamaican sprinter elevates his game on biggest stages
All over the city of Berlin hang posters of Usain Bolt, his smile radiating, his hands held high in triumph as he crosses the finish line. Under the image is a simple phrase - 'Who faster?'