Bolt appointed Jamaica ambassador

The world's fastest man Usain Bolt was honoured once again by his native Jamaica, which named him an ambassador-at-large by Prime Minister Bruce Golding during a ceremony yesterday.

Bolt, who in October was conferred with the Order of Jamaica, the country's fourth highest honour, was overjoyed by the latest accolade which saw him granted a diplomatic passport. "So now I'm officially an ambassador. This is a big thing for me," said Bolt during the ceremony.