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US Embassy here closes November 11, Veteran’s Day

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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

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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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Blak Ryno releases first official single on his own label

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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…

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Announcement of 2013/2014 Fulbright Graduate Student Program

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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…

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