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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Highlighting March 31 in Jamaica, world culture history!
Important arts, culture and creative events happening around the world, especially in Jamaica on March 31. Power to the creative minds!
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Highlighting March 30 in Jamaica, world culture history!
Important arts, culture and creative events happening around the world, especially in Jamaica on March 30. Power to the creative minds! IN THE YEAR 1971: Jamaican celebrity Terrence ‘Farenheit’ ‘Farenizzi’ Harold is born. Many Jamaicans relate to him only as the former back up singer to Sean Paul. He however has got real talent in music as songwriter, vocals, graphic designer, actor. He is one patron in the OAaSIS International Foundation.
Read MoreIf you think plastic surgeons arent artists – watch this
The first successful partial face transplant was carried out in 2005 in France, on a 38-year-old woman who had been mauled by her dog. The world’s first full face transplant was performed in Spain in 2010. Now in 2012 US plastic surgeons perform a successful full face transplant, considered the most extensive to date. Amazing. 37-y-o Richard Lee Norris of Hillsville, Virginia, received a full face transplant including jaws, teeth, and tongue at the University of Maryland Medical Centre in a marathon 36-hour operation. He his nose and lips and…
Read MoreLovers Leap in St Elizabeth, Jamaica reopen for visitors
“Lover’s Leap is now open to the general public…there is still work to be done …,” Minister of Tourism and Entertainment, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeil on March 23
Read MoreLocations of courthouses across/in Jamaica
This is in follow up to requests for assistance in locating courthouses across Jamaica, West Indies. Where are the Courthouses located in Jamaica?
Read MoreNo need for bikinis at Olympics – new rule for volleyballers
Since the Beijing Olympics most beach volleyball contests rules change for more modest uniforms. Allowing shorts and shirts can encourage participation
Read MoreHighlighting March 27 in Jamaica, world culture history!
Important arts, culture and creative events happening around the world, especially in Jamaica on March 27. Power to the creative minds!
Read MoreCalabar High calls for attention to the Arts in Jamaica
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…
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