Jamaica Gleaner Lead Stories
Published: Monday Saturday | August 22, 2009
Fight to the finish - Veronica struggles with injury and an in-form Felix to earn silver medal
It was not a gold medal, but Pamela Bailey, mother of Veronica Campbell-Brown, was just as pleased and excited for her daughter, who placed second in the IAAF World Championships in Athletics 200 metre finals yesterday in Berlin, Germany. Read More...
Germany sings happy birthday to Usain Bolt
Even when he is not running, Usain Bolt is the star of the World Championships. With an impromptu autograph session before Friday's medal ceremony for his world record in the 200 metres, Bolt got the crowd at the Olympic Stadium cheering. Read More...
McLaughlin comes of age
Yesterday's commendable fifth-place finish by Manchester-born Anneisha McLaughlin in the 200m in a time of 22:62 at the World Champion-ships in Athletics, is almost being viewed as "golden" to her fans in Mandeville, and certainly, her family and friends in the small, remote Manchester community of St Paul's, near Balaclava. Read More...
Veronica overcomes tough season for silver
Veronica Campbell-Brown crowned a difficult season yesterday when she won the silver medal in the women's 200-metres final at the 12th IAAF World Championships in Athletics. Read More...
Government shake-up begins next month
The much-talked-about shake-up in the leadership of some government ministries will take place on September 1. Read More...
Gregory on the way out
FOR THE second time in as many days, the public service has been rocked by the departure of a senior member. Robert Gregory, president of Jamaica Trade and Invest (JTI), is on his way out of the public service. Read More...
Attacks on cops bring reproof
More condemnation and outrage has surfaced as the news of attacks on three members of the police force in less than 24 hours continue to circulate. Read More...
