The World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) appreciates the unified effort of the respected scholars who have issued the Marrakesh Declaration, and their desire to fight extremism and violence as a crime against the whole of mankind. “We appreciate the fact that Muslim authorities from all over the world are committed to taking a stand in favor of the protection of religious minorities in Muslim majority countries. Autonomy and freedom of religion are of the utmost importance in order to keep peace within human societies,” Bp Efraim Tendero, Secretary General of the…
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Assassin offers the Theory of Reggaetivity
The Theory of Reggaetivity to be released February 19th is a pivotal album in the discography of Assassin a.k.a. Agent Sasco. For the past 15 years, the Jamaican vocalist has earned credibility through his dense catalogue of dancehall hits (spanning over 300 singles) and more recently for his hip hop collaborations (including Kanye West’s “I’m In It” and Kendrick Lamar’s “The Blacker the Berry”). On his new third studio album, the vocalist goes back to dancehall’s foundation and expands his reach to reggae – delivering his most honest record that…
Read More2015 CHRISTMAS MESSAGE: Jamaica Opposition head Andrew Holness
Webmasters Make $$$ 2015 Christmas Message From the Leader of the Opposition Andrew Holness, MP The Christmas season is bundled with joyous festivities, merriment, and an underlying consumerism. It is also a period when we focus on spending quality time with family and friends and truly expressing our love and appreciation to them, whether through our office parties, family get-togethers or travelling to other parts of the island to visit loved ones. Many Jamaican households still participate in the traditional Christmas activities, the ‘drawing of the sorrel’, and baking of…
Read MoreJamaica Chief Justice mourns loss of Cornwall Bar President
Webmasters Make $$$ Chief Justice, the Honourable Mrs. Justice Zaila McCalla O.J., on behalf of the Judiciary, expresses deep sympathy at the recent passing of Attorney-at-Law, George Thomas, O.D., President of the Cornwall Bar Association. She extends sincere condolences to his children – Maurice, Melissa and Martyn, his friends and colleagues. The pain of his passing has affected not only his family, and the legal fraternity, but also beneficiaries of his unparalleled commitment to advance our nation through community development, for which he was honoured in 2010. Mr. Thomas served…
Read MoreChief Justice to review issues at Family Court
Webmasters Make $$$ The Honourable Mrs. Justice Zaila McCalla O.J. has taken steps to review and implement measures to address issues raised by a litigant in a Letter to the Gleaner Editor dated Saturday, July 4, 2015, concerning the management and administration of the Kingston and St. Andrew Family Court. The Honourable Chief Justice has instructed a technical team from the Court Management Services (CMS), to provide improved technological support associated with record keeping as an interim measure to address the situation. Additionally, these efforts are to be fortified by…
Read MoreReggae Roadblocks released
Webmasters Make $$$ Florida based Jamaican entertainment attorney and international music business consultant Lloyd Stanbury announces the release of his first book "REGGAE ROADBLOCKS, A Music Business Development Perspective". The book is published by Abeng Press in Canada, and will be officially available on August 20 in digital e-book format as well as hard copies through Amazon, the Abeng Press official website www.abengpress.com and Stanbury's own official websitewww.lloydstanbury.com . There will be a full colour edition, as well as a black and white edition, both including photographs taken by Austin…
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