US Embassy presents poetry contest for Jamaicans Aug 12

The U.S. Embassy Kingston is pleased to announce its first competitive youth poetry slam, “Understanding the World around You: The Environment and Climate Change” on August 12, 2014. The poetry slam intends to engage the youth on the topics of the environment and climate change in a fun and creative way. The event will be held from 10am-12pm at the U.S. Embassy in Kingston (142 Old Hope Road). There will be two sessions with session 1 for participants age 10-14 and session 2 for participants age 15-19. There will be…

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Aidonia to launch new clothing line Summer

Fresh from a scintillating performance at the recently concluded Reggae Sumfest in Catherine Hall, Montego Bay, red hot dancehall star Aidonia is set to launch his new clothing line within the coming weeks. The deejay will be rolling out his apparel line for the summer. The collection will cater to both males and females with a line specifically for children to follow. “Ever since my emergence in the music industry, I’ve always wanted to dabble into other aspects of business. Music and fashion go together and I think starting a…

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To fathers in my life!

HAPPY FATHER’S DAY to my own THREE dads in my life guiding, supporting, counselling, LOVING me through meaty and very mawgah moments … and then the ones who “strived” to father in some way.. TO my many adopted BIG brothers – PEACE! To fathers in my family – immediate, far and extended BLESS!! BIG UP and Blessings to all FATHERS esp the ones who I know keep it real.. beyond donating SPERM!!! Bless!!! Build Jamaica!!

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PR: A White Man’s journey to Bible History

Join Rev. Dennis Dillon and Author Dr. Joel Freeman for this Powerful, Life-Altering Lecture Series on Friday, June 27th at 7pm. Come and hear from the Director and Producer of the “Return to Glory” documentary Film, which was featured and the topic of discussion at the April & May Lectures with Rev. Dennis Dillon. Join the conversation on 7pm on Friday, June 27th at the Brooklyn Christian Center, 1061 Atlantic Ave, bet: Franklin & Classon Aves. Call 718-638-6397 to RSVP, click here or select “Attend Event” below to register. Invite…

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THOT: Kevin Berry on “We are all products”

The Thought of the day… We are all by products, just as molasses is to sugar; kerosene is to gasoline;so are we to our parents. Procreation is vital in sustaining humanity and love serves a similar purpose. Love yourself and each other be a beacon of hope for those in need for benevolence is rewarded by god. Free yourself from the encumbrance of hate, envy and grudge…be blessed and allow god to take control. – Kevin Berry

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Labour Day photo contest in JA

Labour Day Photo Contest To enter: Follow us on twitter @USEmbassyJA and like our U.S. Embassy Jamaica facebook page. Post a photo and description of your Labour Day activity to twitter with the tag #labourdayvolunteer. The U.S. Embassy will post the 3 most inspiring photos to our facebook page and our fans will vote for their favorite photo. The person whose photo receives the highest number of likes and retweets will win an ipad! Entries must be submitted by midnight Monday, May 26. The lucky winner will be announced on…

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