Jamaica turns 50 this year, 2012, as an independent nation. The top 10 finalists in the 2012 Festival Song Competition have been selected from 160 hopefuls.
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Michael Parchment shows ‘ Parable of The Arts’ April 8
Easter is a good time to be in Jamaica this year. An exhibition of Michael Parchment work titled ‘The Parable of the arts’ will be at Harmony Hall. April 8 at 12noon is the date and time. Opening remarks by Veerle Poupeye Ramalee. Read more on Michael Parchment on this site!
Read MoreJamaica 50 calendar of events on JIS
Happy birthday Jamaica! What will you celebrate with us? Check out events by JCDC and more. Click THIS LINK if you are finished browsing this site. For nearing events scroll on the home page of www.antheamcgibbon.com.
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St Lucia Jazz Festival 20th anniversary great
The St. Lucia Jazz festival marked its 20th anniversary with a stellar roster from local acts to internationally renowned artists such as Carimi, Regina Carter, Chuck Brown, Angelique Kidjo, and John Legend. Taj Weekes, St. Lucia’s native son came home offering a piece of Trinidad, Dominica, Barbados and Jamaica to his home. He states, “It was great to be able to participate in the 20th anniversary of the festival and play before my home audience after having played to other people for such a long time. The level of energy…
Read MoreENJOY JAMAICA EVENTS: March 31-April 6, 2012
Important events of arts, culture, entertainment and creative events happening around Jamaica between March 31-April 6. Power to the creative minds! Of course, you can always click on the calendar VISUAL ART: •Art Walk, Montego Bay, Sunday, April 1 • EVENT: Parable of The Arts opens VENUE: Harmony Hall. An exhibition of Michael Parchment work titled ‘The Parable of the arts.’ April 8 at 12noon is the date and time. Opening remarks by Veerle Poupeye Ramalee. PERFORMING ARTS: EVENT: Bank of Jamaica Lunch Hour Concert Featuring Quilt Performing Arts Academy.…
Read MoreHighlighting March 30 in Jamaica, world culture history!
Important arts, culture and creative events happening around the world, especially in Jamaica on March 30. Power to the creative minds! IN THE YEAR 1971: Jamaican celebrity Terrence ‘Farenheit’ ‘Farenizzi’ Harold is born. Many Jamaicans relate to him only as the former back up singer to Sean Paul. He however has got real talent in music as songwriter, vocals, graphic designer, actor. He is one patron in the OAaSIS International Foundation.
Read MoreIf you think plastic surgeons arent artists – watch this
The first successful partial face transplant was carried out in 2005 in France, on a 38-year-old woman who had been mauled by her dog. The world’s first full face transplant was performed in Spain in 2010. Now in 2012 US plastic surgeons perform a successful full face transplant, considered the most extensive to date. Amazing. 37-y-o Richard Lee Norris of Hillsville, Virginia, received a full face transplant including jaws, teeth, and tongue at the University of Maryland Medical Centre in a marathon 36-hour operation. He his nose and lips and…
Read MoreJamaica Music Countdown MAR 30 – APR 5, 2012 by Richie B
Interestingly Strictly The Best #45 which was at # 2 last week is this week at #3, upping Ziggy Marley’s Wild and Free from 3rd spot last week to 2nd this week
Read MoreList of Western Union locations in Jamaica part 1
Sending or receiving money from Western Union. Here are the outlets across Jamaica Sending or receiving money from Western Union. Here are the outlets across Jamaica Check by parish or town. Jamaica is divided into 14 parishes grouped into the three counties of the country. Check for your parish and find the agent there. Please note that Montego Bay is not a parish and is found in the parish of St James. MORE https://locations.westernunion.com/search/jamaica/st%2B%2Bandrew%2Bparish/kingston?page=4&q=kingston%2C+Jamaica&filters=services-_-moneyTransfer
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