Caricom Chairman Dr Kenny Anthony, the Prime Minister of Saint Lucia, has praised the achievements of the Jamaican sprinters at the London 2012 Olympics, saying that they are a fine example of Caribbean youth.
According to a press release from the Caricom Secretariat at Turkeyen, Dr Anthony, in a message to Prime Minister of Jamaica Portia Simpson-Miller, said the athletes’ achievements “underline the ability of our Region to compete with and outshine the best in the world.”
Usain Bolt and Shelly Ann Fraser-Pryce won the 100 metre titles at the Olympics during the weekend. In the message, Dr Anthony said, “The Caribbean Community is elated over the success of