He encouraged them to keep persevering and to be ambassadors in their field and at UTech.

The scholarship programme remains a strong component of the annual Table Talk Food Awards and UTech Jamaica remains a strong partner in its mission.

Dan Utech, a senior energy adviser to Obama, said in an interview that the administration "heard loudly and repeatedly" from both sides.

Running in lane six, Bolt blazed off the corner at the UTECH Classic, before pushing to the finish line in 20.20 seconds.