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Calabar High calls for attention to the Arts in Jamaica

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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…

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Call to Action – Peaceful Protest on March 27, 2012

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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…

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83 peace corps trainees for Jamaica 50th anniversary

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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.…

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Jamaica PR consultant Kathy Calvin hails women

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On International Women’s Day, people across the globe celebrate women’s achievements. Last year on this day, I was privileged to be in Liberia with two inspiring women — Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, the first democratically elected female president of an African nation, and Michelle Bachelet, Executive Director of UN Women and former president of Chile. The example of these two women inspired me to think more courageously about a future where women are safe, healthy, educated and can prosper. One year later, a lot has changed in our world. Global movements…

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Caribbean Airlines deputy speaks on personal success

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What’s wrong with getting inspiration from Trinidadians when its positive? OCEAN STYLE writes that Mr. Jaikaran is credited with bringing Caribbean culture to the forefront in New York City. He has introduced successive generations of North American and Caribbean audiences to emerging talents from the islands of the Caribbean, many of whom are today among the most powerful brands in the region. He was also the director of the extremely successful International Soca Monarch franchise, the biggest competitive showcase for Soca music which was the driving force behind the world-famous…

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