Jamaica Gleaner Lead Stories
Published: Monday Friday | August 21, 2009
American watches 200 with the Bolts
Western Bureau: "This is the place to be," said American tourist and avid track and field supporter, Todd Jones, after watching the 200-metre final at Usain Bolt's aunt's home in Sherwood Content, Trelawny. "I've been running track for about 25 years... Read More...
Western Jamaica chimes in, giving their views on Jamaica's chances in the 4x100m relays.
What do you think are Jamaica's chances of winning the 4x100m men's relay without Asafa Powell?... Read More...
Spencer family happy with personal best
WESTERN BUREAU: Despite her failure to cop a medal in the 400-metre hurdles final, the family members of 22-year-old Kaliese Spencer, who ran a personal-best time to earn fourth place, were elated at what they say was a "good performance".... Read More...
I am just happy with myself - Bolt - Usain to celebrate birthday by playing video games
Berlin, Germany: Usain Bolt streaked to another astonishing world 200 metres record, while Melaine Walker smashed the championship record for the 400 metres hurdles as Jamaica had another fantastic day at the 12th IAAF World Championships in Germany yesterday... Read More...
Bolt pauses treat
As the race drew nigh, everything stopped and all eyes were on the television set. The children, who were in attendance at the Kingston Eastern Police Back-to-School Treat abandoned the various games they were engaged in. They all came running and jostled for positions... Read More...
Maxfield Park residents rejoice again
It's been said before that nothing gets Jamaicans as riled up as politics. Except for one thing - sports! And nothing about sports gets them more excited than when they know they're on top of their game. Read More...
PM issues deadline to cut expenditure
A one-week deadline has been given to permanent secretaries of the various ministries to come up with a 20 per cent reduction in programmed expenditure pending a recast of the 2009/10 Budget. "The government is currently in an advanced stage of recasting... Read More...
Permanent secretary Forbes quits
Marcia Forbes has quit her job as permanent secretary in the Ministry of Energy and Mining. The Gleaner understands that Forbes tendered her resignation yesterday with immediate effect. She was to be placed in the Office of the Prime Minister... Read More...
Bolt to train in Birmingham for 2012 Olympics - Jamaican community thrilled at Olympian's presence in city
THE JAMAICAN flag is flying high in Birmingham as the city prepares to welcome the fastesst man in the world to train for London's 2012 Olympics.The city council has just sealed a deal to make Birmingham the training base... Read More...
