Suite Jamaica Artists on LOVE tv November 11 – 21, 2011

Important dates of arts, culture and creative events – with priority on the visual arts – happening around the world, especially in Jamaica, are on this site.. Power to the creative minds ARTISTS of Suite Jamaica by OAaSIS International Foundation on LOVE tv from November 11-21. Robert McGhill, Sharon Fox Mould, Anthea McGibbon W Henry Eccleston (book) Oshaine ‘Sketch’ Montague Easels by Errol Dawes. Love is seen on channel 6,8 with no cable Artist call

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Highlighting November 11 in Jamaica, world culture history

Important arts, culture and creative events happening around the world, especially in Jamaica on November 11. Power to the creative minds IN THE YEAR 2011: LOVE tv partners with OAaSIS International Foundation following an interview with founder Anthea McGibbon. The first move is to rotate artworks and talents of Suite Jamaica gallery of the OAaSIS entity on the set of LOVE tv. Artists on display are Robert McGhill, Sharon Fox Mould, Anthea McGibbon, W Henry Eccleston (book), Oshane ‘Sketch’ Montague.

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US Embassy here closes November 11, Veteran’s Day

The Embassy of the United States of America in Kingston will be closed today Friday, November 11th, in observance of Veterans’ Day, a federal holiday in the United States. All parts of the U.S. Mission, including the Consular Section, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), Information Resource Centre, United States Agency for International Development (USAID), Peace Corps offices and the U.S. Consular Agency in Montego Bay, will also be closed on that day. The Embassy and its affiliated offices will re-open official business hours on Monday, November 14th.

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Jagra GT Taylor says Christmas Extravaganza show must go on

The year 2011 has been one in which recession has been the main profiler in the videolight and the production of mammoth dancehall shows has declined significantly. However, the promoters of the event which has what is arguably the longest title – Jagra GT Taylor Christmas Extravaganza – have declared that recession or no recession, the show must go on. Production is therefore in high gear for this eagerly anticipated calendar event, held annually at Independence Park, Black River, St. Elizabeth. Now celebrating its twelfth staging, the show will continue…

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Magnum gives early Christmas Gift

Magnum, the most popular tonic wine in dancehall, is giving 3000 consumers free tickets to attend the Magnum Christmas party on Friday, December 2 at the National Stadium Car Park. The event dubbed Magnum Christmas: Crank It Up High Energy, will feature, performers from the Magnum Kings and Queens of Dancehall talent series such as; Tanto Blacks, and several dancehall heavy weights. Patrons will also enjoy music from top disc jockeys DJ Liquid, Coppershot, Fotta Hype and Renaissance. Leading up to the event, Lascelles Wines and Spirits, distributors of Magnum…

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