KINGSTON, Jamaica – Jamaica’s Prime Minister, Bruce Golding will deliver a special Independence Day message to Jamaica’s athletes taking part in the Olympics in Beijing, China, via live streaming.
They will watch the broadcast a day ahead of Jamaica on August 5 because of the time difference between the two countries.
“I know the athletes are looking forward to the message from the Prime Minister when they celebrate Independence Day in Beijing,” says Minister of Information, Culture, Youth and Sports, Olivia Grange , adding that “the live streaming is something that I think will inspire them, the words of the Prime Minister, the charge that he will give to them to go out there and do their best and to represent Jamaica well.”
The use of live streaming to keep the athletes in Beijing connected to Jamaica at an immensely important and proud time is geared towards letting them know that Jamaicans are with them all the way, even if separated by thousands of miles.
“We expect great things and we want to let them know that when they are out there running, they are not on their own; we are here cheering for them, we are here praying for them and that Jamaica as a nation is very proud of them,” the Minister said.
Through the live streaming, the athletes will also have an opportunity to view the Independence Day Festival Grand Gala, which will include the Independence Street Parade, featuring some 10 floats and costumed groups.
