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Prime Minister Bruce Golding has promised a massive welcome home celebration for Jamaica's first gold medalist in the Beijing Olympics, Usain Bolt, and the rest of the Olympic Team.

Mr. Golding was bursting with pride and joy following this morning's (Aug 16) victory by Usain Bolt in the men's 100m finals in the world record time of 9.69, in the Beijing Olympics in China.

'It's a wonderful day for Jamaica and you have done us proud. It was a stunning performance and we are so proud of you', Mr. Golding told Usain Bolt in a telephone conversation just minutes after his victory in the 100m race. ' The games are not yet over and we expect a lot more from the team in the days ahead but I can assure you that we are planning a massive welcome home party for all of you', Mr. Golding assured.

In his telephone conversation with Jamaica's participants in the race, Mr. Golding congratulated them, saying that the entire Jamaica was behind them and was very proud of them.
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Mr. Golding held an informal breakfast viewing of the semi-finals and the finals at Jamaica House this morning. The breakfast viewing was attended by some 200-persons headed by the Governor General, Government Ministers, permanent secretaries, and other representatives of the public and private sectors, sporting enthusiasts, family members and close associates.

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