Born in poverty on February 12, 1809, Abraham Lincoln grew up to become one of America’s greatest presidents. He took office as the 16th president in 1861 and saw the Civil War break out just a few weeks later. During the war, which claimed 623,000 lives, Lincoln provided strategic military leadership to the Union (U.S. government forces) as he sought to reunify the nation. “As I would not be a slave, so I would not be a master. This expresses my idea of democracy,” Lincoln said. His Emancipation Proclamation freed…
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Bed, breakfast with art therapy in Jamaica hills
Bed, breakfast, art therapy in nearby hills of Jamaica’s capital city! Art & culture items, herbalist, art therapy, cooking, culture workshops at nominal cost!!
Read MoreMerritones Music at Home in Saint Thomas
SPECIAL ADVERTISING FEATURE WITH MERRITONES! It’s going to be a day to REMEMBER February 12, .. so get ready!!! Come on out to ‘Our Beach’. It costs nothing to enjoy music by Merritone in their home parish – Saint Thomas.. ALL DAY WITH MERRITONE MUSIC on the beach! FREE ENTRY! Fees apply only for food, drinks, travel, any other pleasure offer!!! _____________________________________________________ SPECIAL TRANSPORT : Shuttle Express by Play Station. Buses ($2,500 round trip) leave 10:30 from Total Gas Station, Spanish Town PORTMORE Town Centre Swallowfield Office Park, 3 South…
Read MoreRadio France Internationale (RFI) in Jamaica
Radio France Internationale (RFI), aired on 96.5 FM in Kingston, is a powerful tool that promotes French in Jamaica. In a bid to better meet the needs of listeners, RFI is asking for your comments, questions and suggestions. You can do this in English on the page: http://www.english.rfi.fr/aef_contact or in French on the page: http://www.rfi.fr/contenu/nous-ecrire If you are unable to open these links, then go to the RFI website: http://www.english.rfi.fr/ (English version) and click on
Read MoreUSAID/Jamaica Project to improve Primary Math, English
With many students falling below the require standard in mathematics at internal and external exams at all grade levels, USAID in collaboration with the Ministry of Education, through the Jamaica Basic Education Project, has set out to improve students
Read MoreHighlighting November 25 in Jamaica, world culture history!
Important arts, culture and creative events happening around the world, especially in Jamaica on November 25
Read MoreUS Ambassador to Ja gives Christmas cheer to 142 children
Ambassador Bridgewater fetes 142 children for the 2011 Holiday Season Ambassador Pamela Bridgewater hosted 142, children along with their respective caregivers, from several Children
Read MoreNoting culture on November 19 in Jamaica and world history!
Important arts, culture and creative events happening around the world, especially in Jamaica on November 19
Read MoreSuite Jamaica Artists on LOVE tv November 11 – 21, 2011
Important dates of arts, culture and creative events – with priority on the visual arts – happening around the world, especially in Jamaica, are on this site.. Power to the creative minds ARTISTS of Suite Jamaica by OAaSIS International Foundation on LOVE tv from November 11-21. Robert McGhill, Sharon Fox Mould, Anthea McGibbon W Henry Eccleston (book) Oshaine ‘Sketch’ Montague Easels by Errol Dawes. Love is seen on channel 6,8 with no cable Artist call
Read MoreUS Embassy here closes November 11, Veteran’s Day
The Embassy of the United States of America in Kingston will be closed today Friday, November 11th, in observance of Veterans’ Day, a federal holiday in the United States. All parts of the U.S. Mission, including the Consular Section, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), Information Resource Centre, United States Agency for International Development (USAID), Peace Corps offices and the U.S. Consular Agency in Montego Bay, will also be closed on that day. The Embassy and its affiliated offices will re-open official business hours on Monday, November 14th.
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