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UTECH Faculty of Law, a legal blessing in disguise

Anthea

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/

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Its not Easter time in Jamaica if…

Anthea

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…

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US Citizenship and Immigration Services in Ja close April 12

Anthea

Important events of arts, culture, entertainment and creative events happening around Jamaica are listed on this site. Power to the creative minds! To view, you can click on the calendar or scroll home page The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) office of the Department of Homeland Security with its office at the U. S. Embassy, Kingston, will be closed to the public on Thursday April 12, 2012. Normal customer service hours for this office will resume on Monday April 16th, between 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. This closure only affects…

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US Embassy in Jamaica closes 2012 Good Friday, April 6

Anthea

Important events of arts, culture, entertainment and creative events happening around Jamaica are listed on this site. Power to the creative minds! To view, you can click on the calendar or scroll home page The Embassy of the United States of America will be closed on Friday April 6 and Monday, April 9, 2012, in observance of Good Friday and Easter Monday. All parts of the U.S. Mission, including the Consular Section, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), Robeson Information Resource Centre, United States Agency for International Development (USAID), U.S.…

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Response to UK’s Samantha Brick on being ‘too pretty’

Anthea

SAMANTHA BRICK… It doesnt matter if some persons view you as ugly or average. TRUTH is perspectives vary and its the persons who do crazy things to you because THEY view you as pretty, cute, pretty, beautiful which forced you to write that article. On the other hand make sure your personality is not WHY people treat you as you claim. I dont see my self as more than an average face. I go through a lot of problems from persons who thinks I am cute, pretty, beautiful…SO I know…

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2013-2015 Fulbright Faculty Development Program announced

Anthea

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…

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