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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The girl you just called ugly?…? She spends hours putting makeup on hoping people will like her.
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If we learn all they taught we’d all be darn fools
Like humpy dumpy, the cat and the fiddle
Like Columbus …how him discover
Slaughtered Caribs and Arawaks
Transcript of the Evolution – Being blacklisted by ‘Justice’
I would like to take you into my confidence” to highlight some of the challenges that media practitioners face whenever they seek to do their job without fear
Read MoreBlak Ryno releases first official single on his own label
Garrison recording artiste Romane Anderson better known as Blak Ryno continues to show dexterity in the very competitive Jamaican music industry! Since exiting the Portmore Empire, Garrison recording artiste Romane Anderson better known as Blak Ryno continues to show dexterity in the very competitive Jamaican music industry. Aside from overcoming many challenges following his departure, the deejay also became an entrepreneur forming his own record label and last week released his first official single under the ‘Garrison Records’ outfit. The song titled ‘Whine Me’, exuding traits of soca influence was…
Read MoreAnnouncement of 2013/2014 Fulbright Graduate Student Program
Full bright 2012 The Public Affairs Section, U.S. Embassy, Kingston is pleased to announce the 2013/2014 Fulbright Graduate Student Program. Candidates in the humanities, natural sciences, mathematics/engineering or social sciences who wish to continue their studies in the United States for either a Master’s or a Ph.D. degree in these fields are eligible to apply. This is a very competitive program and consideration will only be given to Jamaican-citizen graduates of local universities with first-class honors, upper second-class honors, or lower second-class honors Bachelor’s degrees. No one with a Pass…
Read MoreJamaica Chef advises on www.antheamcgibbon.com
A Jamaican chef has now been added to the write lovers team of Anthea McGibbon here on this site.
Read MoreNew Jamaican TV show seeks comedians, animators, puppeteers
A new comedy show is to hit the TV sets of Jamaicans in 2012. It’s from the producers of Magnum Kings & Queens and Wray & Nephew Contender…
Read MoreThird World band off to World Creole Fest in Dominica
After their performance in Dominica, Third World will return to the states to continue promotions of their November 16, 2011 event at the Roxy Theatre in LA
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