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World News - Editor - 18 August 2008

Jamaican Magic at the Olympics

It has been a very successful weekend for many countries at the Beijing Olympics, especially for Jamaica, which has proved to have they fastest athletes in the world. The 100 meter sprint for men and woman was dominated by the Jamaican contenders, securing four medals in two events. With world records broken and great achievements being reached, it was a thrilling weekend for sport at the Beijing Olympics.


World News - Editor - 14 August 2008

Eye-Opening Beijing Olympics Ceremony Stuns the World

When China got the bill to host the 2008 Olympic Games, few people could have imagined the amazing spectacle that would unfold at the “Bird’s Nest” stadium in Beijing in honor of the event. The opening ceremony, which took place on Friday night (August 8), has absolutely stunned the world.


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