Editorial: Jamaica Poetry in motion

AND WHO WHO DARES WONDER WHETHER OUR ATHLETES ARE PUMPED UP!
Is it only at “certain times” we as Jamaicans will claim being descendants of Africans — BLACK! Technically there is no half black, But maybe some of our athletes are descendants of Kenya’s Kalenjin tribe
Whether for fun, or for money, perhaps Jamaica could develop a sport where we have races against humans.
I think we should race athletes beginning with Bolt against horses then … then cheetahs!
WHERE WE CAN!
He’s African, HES young, flesh and BLACK!!

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Editorial: Jamaica’s tourism, art, culture and map to success

On August 6, the day of Jamaica’s Independence, the day started prayerfully at Jamaica House. Among the items, which held attendees and watchers in prayerful reverence, and retrospect were the St John’s Primary students who encouraged all to “Follow the m-a-p”.
The item cleverly put together was a call for Jamaicans to be mindful of Jamaica’s Motto, Anthem, Pledge.
…main participants along the North Coast of Jamaica were observed, and had a chance too to share their views on tourism and art as a combined Jamaican product.

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Jamaicans give HOW TO directions

The following (27) articles give practical advice on handling varied challenges from cultural to financial, when staying on Jamaican soil. They are sourced from the Caribbean’s leading newspaper, The Gleaner’s new feature, ‘How to …’, an instruction guide giving practical advice on fixing many of those pesky problems that pop up – without paying an arm and a leg. Seize on info from Jamaica’s industry experts and become a veritable Mr or Mrs Fix-it. See more…

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Spectacular performances at Mello-Go-Roun’ 09

The performances, on July 30, at the National Indoor Arena, Kingston, Jamaica, from speech and drama to dancehall were, to say the least, well received. Specially invited guest of Jamaica’s Prime Minister, Tito Jackson took some time out to interact with both young and old performers backstage at intermission…

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2009 Fulbright/LASPAU Scholarship for 4 Jamaicans

FOUR LECTURERS from tertiary institutions will take up scholarships at prestigious U.S. universities in the upcoming academic year as recipients of full scholarships under the 2009 Fulbright/LASPAU (Latin American Scholarship Program of American Universities) Faculty Development Program.

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How to… in Jamaican style

“Get practical advice from Jamaicans on varied subjects — and learn how to survive and do things… the Jamaican way..” (sourced from Anthea McGibbon’s HOW TO series in the Jamaica Gleaner)

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