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By Mel Cooke | Source: Jamaica Gleaner As the famed Red Hills Road school celebrates its centenary, April is the month for music at Calabar High School. The themed monthly celebrations mark the achievements of Calabar in media, journalism and communications, sports, music and entertainment, law and politics, public service, business and finance, among others. A gala dinner in September caps off the celebrations. Trumpeter Mickey Hanson, a Calabar old boy, said that two events will mark the month, a symposium slated for April 19 in the school’s chapel and…

In light of the recent increase in police killings, Jamaicans For Justice will be having a peaceful stand for improved policing. This will be taking place on Tuesday, March 27, at 7am – 10am, by the Ministry of National Security on Old Hope Road. CALL TO SUPPORT!! 7-10am tomorrow. Its not a PROTEST AGAINST the police, it’s a STAND FOR better policing. Its not ANTI government, its PRO good governance. Will you stand for the future? We’ve all either posted comments, videos, articles and “liked” dozens of posts to show…

The U.S. Embassy is currently accepting proposals for funding for the US Ambassador’s PEPFAR Grants Program 2012, and the deadline is April 13, 2012 at 4pm

Wednesday March 14, 2012 marked a historical occasion for Peace Corps Jamaica. Not only was it the day of arrival of the 83rd group of Peace Corps Trainees to Jamaica, but their presence on the island underscores fifty years of the Peace Corps’ commitment and ongoing service to Jamaica. Country Director Dr. Carla Ellis, staff members and currently serving Volunteers were on hand at the Norman Manley International airport to greet the 36 member group. A Welcome Reception was later held at the Peace Corps’ headquarters to celebrate the arrival.…

Come March 28, from 6pm-10pm, an Official Strengthen A Nation” campaign will be launched at the Spring Mixer in New York.