The world watches as Usain Bolt embarks on a powerful new journey to elevate Jamaica’s global presence beyond athletics.
Usain Bolt continues to prove that his influence extends far past the finish line.
Close to a decade since his retirement from competitive sports, the Jamaican legend is once again placing his nation squarely in the center of the international limelight—this time through philanthropy and tourism.
In his newest venture, Bolt launched a new project called ‘Jamaica’, with a vision of sharing the island’s rich spirit, culture, and natural beauty with the world.
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The step falls under his growing Global Tourism Ambassador role for Jamaica, which he officially took up during the 70th anniversary celebration of the Jamaica Tourist Board in May 2025.
“It’s an honor for me to place the country on the map and to make individuals wish to come and to draw attention to the country’s greats. It’s great,” Bolt stated, passionately talking about his venture in an interview as per SportsKeeda.
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Bolt has been Jamaica’s face for years due to his world record-breaking performances in the 100m and 200m sprints.
But the legendary sprinter is now using his global appeal to boost Jamaica’s tourism sector.
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In a slide from a recent Instagram post by Visit Jamaica, Bolt said he was proud to have contributed to increased visitor arrivals, welcoming travelers to visit and discover the “true essence of Jamaica.”
With the debut of ‘Jamaica’, Bolt seeks to immerse visitors in the island’s abundance of heritage by way of storytelling, music, cuisine, and experiential tours. The new cultural project will be highlighted in global promotional campaigns, all of which will be filmed locally to stimulate the Jamaican economy.
At the core of what Bolt is doing is an unapologetic patriotic spirit, one he has not abandoned even when he was experiencing financially difficult periods in his sports career. Patriotism Despite Financial Challenges
“I’m still Jamaican. Let me tell you something. If I had changed to any other nation, I made a lot more money. If Great Britain, any other nation like the top nation that compete for top awards make a lot more money. Because the nation have to pay him for Great Britain,” Bolt disclosed in an episode of The Fix podcast, where he candidly spoke of the financial constraints of being a Jamaican athlete.
While more lucrative sponsorships may have been possible if he had chosen to compete for another nation, Bolt was patriotically loyal. That loyalty extended to requiring that all brand campaigns were shot locally with local crews—hiring 100 to 200 Jamaicans per campaign, depending on the scope of the project.
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This dedication is also reflected in his charitable work. The Usain Bolt Foundation contributed a J$6.1-million cash and kind donation to rural high schools preparing for the ISSA Boys and Girls Athletics Championships in 2025, reaffirming its long-standing commitment to youth development through education and sport.
Even outside the track, Bolt continues to run an important race—one in which he holds aloft with pride the communities and country that he has always referred to as home. Jamaica’s most famous son, Usain Bolt is not running for records anymore—he is running for country pride, worldwide awareness, and a better tomorrow for the island nation.
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