The O2 to host Jamaica House

The O2 has been chosen by the Jamaican National Olympic Committee as the venue for its base during the Games.

The O2 will host Jamaica House
The O2 will host Jamaica House

Set to host most of the Jamaican athletes including 100 and 200 metres world record holder Usain Bolt and his national rival Yohan Blake, Jamaica House will be providing a range of entertainment for guests of the nation.

It will also provide a platform for media and business interactions to those lucky enough to be invited to Jamaica House.

This news comes just a week after The O2 announced it will also be hosting , which is set to celebrate the last 50 years of Jamaican independence with a number of gigs from artistes including Damian Marley and Lee 'Stratch' Perry.

The event will take place in the both Proud2 and IndigO2 from 25 July-6 August.

In April plans were scrapped for a during the Olympic Games after organisers failed to raise adequate funding for the project.

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