Theatre at Jamaica 50 March 27-April 9, 2012

WHAT: The International Theatre Institute (ITI) Jamaica Centre, The Jamaica Association of Dramatic Atristes (JADA) and Edna Manley College of the Visual & Performing Arts present Theatre At Jamaica 50 WHEN: Tuesday, March 27, 2012 to Monday, April 9, 2012 March 27, 2012: Symposium Topic: From The Periphery to Centre: Jamaica Theatre At 50 Moderator: Dorothy Cunningham – President, Dramatic Theatre Committee – ITI Venue: Dennis Scott Studio Theatre Time: 6:30 PM March 28, 2012: Lecture Topic: “Tighting” our History – The Conscience of Post Colonial Playwrights Dennis Scott &…

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83 peace corps trainees for Jamaica 50th anniversary

Wednesday March 14, 2012 marked a historical occasion for Peace Corps Jamaica. Not only was it the day of arrival of the 83rd group of Peace Corps Trainees to Jamaica, but their presence on the island underscores fifty years of the Peace Corps’ commitment and ongoing service to Jamaica. Country Director Dr. Carla Ellis, staff members and currently serving Volunteers were on hand at the Norman Manley International airport to greet the 36 member group. A Welcome Reception was later held at the Peace Corps’ headquarters to celebrate the arrival.…

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