KINGSTON, Jamaica – Jamaica has named Olympian, Usain Bolt as global ambassador as the Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) celebrates its 70th anniversary.
Usain BoltWidely considered to be the greatest sprinter of all time, the eight-time Olympic gold medalist said it was important to be representing Jamaica on the global stage.
“I will continue to represent my country to the best of my ability. I want to thank the Tourist Board and the minister and everyone who has been part of making this happen. We have a deal but we trying to make it a lifetime, right? We going to work on that,” Bolt said during a ceremony on Thursday night.
“I look forward to making an impact as always, to put Jamaica to the world and to represent the country as best as possible and I will continue pushing to make Jamaica number one.
“As I said, I always try to keep the flag flying high and to make Jamaica proud. Thanks for the support as always,” he added.
Tourism minister Edmund Bartlett hailed the retired sprinter as a distinguished Jamaican son who deserves to be lauded for his contribution to nation building.
