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Building homes of, for success – Chinese Feng Shui
Everybody wants success. There are numerous instructions. Below is anarticle on the Feng Shui way to success. Its not unusual to see persons of the ‘Western world’ looking to the Chinese for advice. This is true even of Christians, simply because Chinese are seen as successful and very connecting to the spiritual world. Superstitious or not, Chinese Feng Shui practices are useful especially within one’s home to attract and maintain peace, success in one’s life. It really doesn’t matter if you are a common man or a real estate builder.…
Read MoreWhy do I pay so much for a gift sent to me in Jamaica?
Charging on imported items is another way any country earns money. In Jamaica the customs system is based on standards set by the World Trade Organisation (WTO)
Read MoreUTECH Faculty of Law, a legal blessing in disguise
FOR years many Jamaicans could not afford neither hype nor fees to finish or even think of law school at the University of the West Indies. Then came the Faculty of Law at University of Technology. The law course may be an expensive one still… but according to some students, it has been a blessing. The hype of UWI does not exist. Kudos to Rosalea Hamilton. USEFUL LINK: http://www.utech.edu.jm/colleges_faculties/folw/index.html http://www.ilejamaica.org/
Read More’60 minutes’ Mike Wallace is dead
Mike Wallace who made ’60 minutes’ a compulsion dies at 60. SEE MORE: http://news.yahoo.com/mike-wallace-60-minutes-star-interviewer-dies-143725872.html
Read MoreIts not Easter time in Jamaica if…
Ahhh its good ole time easter again. Traditionally though if traditions, myths, beliefs, practices of this time in Jamaica is not discussed, it doesnt feel like that good ole time Easter where we celebrate the Rock of Ages, Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, who clefts for us as humanity. Easter hymns make us cry… Easter myths make us go HUH? Lots of Jamaicans however swear by them. Its perhaps the only holiday where we do some things unique as Jamaicans. We do the Easter bunny, Easter bun, and chocolate thing…
Read More2013-2015 Fulbright Faculty Development Program announced
The Public Affairs Section, U.S. Embassy, Kingston announces the 2013-2015 Fulbright Faculty Development Program. The Fulbright Faculty Development Program awards scholarships to lecturers at tertiary level institutions in Jamaica. Qualified applicants should have demonstrated excellent academic performance with first-class honors or upper-second class honors achieved for his/her Bachelor’s degree. Applicants are required to be Jamaican citizens currently residing in Jamaica. Importantly, the applicant should have a commitment to university lecturing and be supported by nomination for the program by the applicant’s tertiary institution. All fields of study are included, with…
Read MoreSing your song – Caribbean Tales 2012 lauds Belafonte
Important events of arts, culture, entertainment and creative events happening around Jamaica between August 6-12, 2012. Power to the creative minds! Of course, you can always click on the calendar Caribbean Tales 2012 is coming up with dynamic events. They are also lauding great people of and relating to the Caribbean. In a video encouraging Caribbean nationals to SING THEIR SONG.. Harry Belafonte is featured. WATCH IT NOW BELOW:
Read MoreDamion Crawford clears inaccurate media reports
Honourable Damion Crawford, member of parliament for East Rural St. Andrew and State Minister in the Ministry of Entertainment and Tourism, wishes to clarify statements made in segments of the media this morning (Friday, March 30). It was reported that the minister had failed to file returns for the December 2011 general election spending, and in response Minister Crawford says, “This morning I heard the report and it is inaccurate. Prior to, and after the December general elections, I followed all the necessary steps and this included filing my returns.”…
Read More‘Memoirs of a Jamaican media-man’ launches today
SOURCE: Jamaica Gleaner Ainsley Walters, Gleaner Writer CAREY Robinson’s much-awaited Memoirs of A Jamaican Media-Man will be launched at 6:30 this evening at Pulse’s Studio 38, Trafalgar Road, St Andrew. Described in a Sunday Gleaner review as “a simply wonderful literary feast”, Memoirs of A Jamaican Media-Man is a recount of Carey Robinson’s historical journey through the Jamaican media landscape – print and electronic. One of Jamaica’s most accomplished media personalities, Robinson, like many before and after him, cut his teeth at The Gleaner Company Limited, the Old Lady of…
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