In a closely contested battle for Time's Person of the Year, Ben Bernanke emerged ahead of  flashier names, like Usain Bolt, Nancy Pelosi, Steve Jobs and Gen. Stanley McChrystal. The choice was announced on Today by Time managing editor Richard Stengal, who also introduced the cover that Bernanke will grace this week.

It is the first time that a Jamaican was nominated to be Person of the Year by Time. It only goes to show how popular Usain has become globally. He is truly and ambassador for Jamaica, and deserves the title of the Hon. Usain Bolt. 


Our congratualtions must go out to him on a great accomplishment. Jamaica is truly a blessed nation...