Delegates in the United Kingdom that attended the Jamaica Diaspora Conference in
Jamaica while at a briefing meeting in Birmingham brought the meeting to an
immediate end like in around 9.69 seconds to witness the event live.
Members of the Jamaican community in the United Kingdom felt such pride and
simply sheer joy and happiness in seeing Usain Bolt on behalf of Jamaica achieved
such a wonderful feat.
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Delegates in the United Kingdom that attended the
Jamaica Diaspora Conference in
Jamaica while at a briefing meeting in Birmingham brought the meeting to an
immediate end like in around 9.69 seconds to witness the event live.
Members of the Jamaican community in the United Kingdom felt such pride and
simply sheer joy and happiness in seeing Usain Bolt on behalf of Jamaica achieved
such a wonderful feat.
FFBJ echo the sentiments of Minister of Information, Culture, Youth and Sports Hon.
Olivia 'Babsy' Grange who described world record performance by Usain Bolt at the
Beijing Olympics as phenomenal and declared that the sprinter had ignited the
passions of the Jamaican people by delivering the elusive gong.
Minister Grange had also words of encouragement for
Jamaica's former world record
holder, Asafa Powell, who finished down the track in fifth place in 9.95 seconds. She
told him: "I know you are disappointed but you have done Jamaica proud over the
years and we will always salute you. It is never easy when you don't meet your own
expectations but we are still solidly behind you because you have proven yourself
time and again."
She congratulated Michael Frater who finished in sixth place with a personal best
time of 9.97 seconds.
Prime Minister Bruce Golding reaction has sparked
excitement for a massive party in Jamaica as he has promised a massive welcome
home celebration for Jamaica's first gold medalist in the Beijing Olympics, Usain
Bolt, and the rest of the Olympic Team.
Mr. Golding was bursting with pride and joy following this morning's (Aug 16)
victory by Usain Bolt in the men’s 100m finals in the world record time of 9.69, in
the Beijing Olympics in China.
"It's a wonderful day for Jamaica and you have done us proud. It was a stunning
performance and we are so proud of you", Mr. Golding told Usain Bolt in a telephone
conversation just minutes after his victory in the 100m race. "The games are not yet
over and we expect a lot more from the team in the days ahead but I can assure you
that we are planning a massive welcome home party for all of you", Mr. Golding
assured.
Finally, FFBJ sees Bolt achievements as capturing and epitomizing the essence of
Jamaica and Jamaicans; A country and people resilient in adversary and even when
the odds are against us. Again an opportunity has presented itself to us as a people to
capitalize on this moment and seize the day in showing positive attitudes, positive
love respect and turning away from all negative factors and to aim in achieving such a
mindset first in
9.69seconds.
