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Edna Manley Foundation plans Art Auction for Haiti April 18

On: April 6, 2010

In: Art exhibition, General category, Jamaica Art Scope

The Edna Manley Foundation (EMF) joins forces with local art galleries, to host a fundraising art auction and sale for the Haitian artistic community. Continue Reading

National Gallery of Jamaica remembers Marlene Weinberger

By: Administrator

On: April 6, 2010

In: Jamaica Art Scope

National Gallery of Jamaica (NGJ) is in deep regrets on artist and graphic designer Marlene Lewis Weinberger on March 6, 2010. Continue Reading

Out of Many, One People: The Irish

By: Administrator

On: April 2, 2010

In: One culture from many

Today, the legacy of the Irish is evident in the naming of places such as Irish Town, Dublin Castle, Irish Pen, Sligoville, Kildare, Leinstar Road and Belfast.Continue Reading

Out of Many, One People: The Chinese

By: Administrator

On: April 2, 2010

In: One culture from many

Chinese migrants came to Jamaica as indentured workers, and, later established themselves mostly as bakers, shopkeepers, and restauranteurs.Continue Reading

Out of Many, One People: The Taino

By: Administrator

On: April 2, 2010

In: One culture from many

The Taino, no longer in existence, left their legacy – having given the island the name Xaymaca, which to them meant “land of wood and water”.Continue Reading

Third World pleases at sold out spots in St Thomas and BVI

By: Administrator

On: March 31, 2010

In: Events and celebrations, Music notes, Raw Jamaican Talent

As typical Reggae Ambassadors, already igniting many, the Third World Band moved to sold-out crowds in St. Thomas and British Virgin Islands on March 26 and 27.Continue Reading

OAaSIS International seeks books for Sargeantville library

By: Administrator

On: March 29, 2010

In: General category, Jamaica Literary Works

The OAaSIS International Foundation yesterday confirmed commitment to a assist with a new library for Sargeantville, Edward Piece community, St Catherine. Continue Reading