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Deadly Shooting at JLP Conference 2008! |
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Deadly Killing at JLP Conference ! |
Massive Resignations at Jamaica Tourist Board!
Tourism Board Resigns!!! View Multimedia...
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VP Records Reggae Gold 2008
Reggae Gold 2008 is here and just like the girl on the
cover, it's hot! This top selling compilation is 15 years
strong and shows no sign of slowing down! This year RG 08
includes hot new tunes 'Doh' by Serani and Bugle, 'Money
Changer' from Mavado, 'The Plane Land' by Richie Spice, the
smash hit from Stephen and Damien Marley 'The Mission'.
Also... View Multimedia...
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President-Elect Barack Obama in Chicago
Barack Obama was elected the 44th President of the United States on November 4th, 2008 in Chicago. View Multimedia...
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Commissioner Dennis C. Moss elected as Chairman of the Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners
MIAMI – On November 20, 2008, Dennis C. Moss was elected by his colleagues to serve for two years as Chairman of the Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners. As Chairman, Moss will preside over the meetings of the Board of County Commissioners, Miami-Dade’s legislative branch.
His 2008 election as Commission Chairman coincides... Read More... |
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17 North Parade set to release two new albums January 2009
MIRAMAR - 17 North Parade is proud to announce the release of Reggae Anthology – Niney The Observer: Roots With Quality and Reggae Rewind and Freddie McGregor: Mr. McGregor on January 13, 2009.
These two essential albums are both produced by Niney The Observer and offer a full spectrum of his work. Roots With Quality is an extensive... Read More...
Sonny Bradshaw honored in South Florida
MIRAMAR - The 800-seat Miramar Cultural Arts Center was officially opened last Sunday (Nov. 16) with performances by Jamaican music legends, Sonny Bradshaw O.D., and saxophonist, Dean Frasier, at the Caribbean Jazz Gala.
Miramar City Mayor, Ms. Lori Moseley said that it was important to crown the US $20 (m) Art Center’s opening... Read More...
Organization of American States (OAS) Cultural Ministers set to meet in Barbados
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados - Some 200 culture officials from across the hemisphere will gather in Barbados this week as the island hosts the Fourth Meeting of the Inter-American Ministers of Culture and the Highest Appropriate Authorities of the Organization of American States (OAS).
The high-level biennial meeting is scheduled to... Read More...
Martinique named 'Best Gourmet Island of the Year 2008'
NEW YORK – Martinique's leadership position as the top Caribbean destination for culinary travel has been reaffirmed by Caribbean World Magazine, which recently named the island "Best Gourmet Island of the Year 2008." The prestigious award was presented during the 14th Caribbean World Annual Awards, held recently during World Travel... Read More...
U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism to implement “10 Point Plan” designed to stimulate winter demand
ST. THOMAS, U.S. Virgin Islands – The US Virgin Islands Department of Tourism has the implemented a “10 Point Plan” to address the impact of a slow U.S. economy on the Territory’s tourism industry and stimulate additional demand for the winter season.
The 45-day stimulus plan will build upon the initiatives already outlined... Read More...
Air Jamaica offering generous airline baggage guidelines for the holidays
MIAMI – As the holiday season approaches, Air Jamaica passengers will enjoy one of the most generous baggage guidelines in the industry. Whether carrying gifts, souvenirs or that bulky winter coat back home from the Caribbean, passengers need not worry about paying extra for as many as two pieces of checked baggage when traveling... Read More...
Economic crisis forcing shoppers to use the internet
NEW YORK - With the economy faltering, shoppers will turn to new websites even more, according to Internet shopping experts.
According to the Wall Street Journal last week, "Analysts are predicting sharper price cuts on flat-panel televisions and Blu-ray players in the coming weeks." Such consumer product price volatility can... Read More...
Global financial situation high on CARICOM's agenda
ST. JOHNS, Antigua - As individual member states assess the implications of the current financial situation, the Bureau of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) will consider the global economic and financial crisis at its Twenty-Fourth Meeting on Saturday November 22, 2008.
The Bureau, which comprises the... Read More...
US Embassy partners with NCB – Announces improved Visa Operations
KINGSTON, Jamaica - National Commercial Bank Jamaica Limited (NCB) will play a key role in the revamped visa application system announced recently by the Embassy of the United States of America in Kingston at its press conference held to disclose details of the new package of improvements.
As of Monday, November 17, 2008, the... Read More...
Grange Stands With Disappointed Reggae Boyz
KINGSTON, Jamaica - Jamaica's Minister of Information, Culture, Youth and Sports, Olivia Grange, has commended the Jamaican national senior football team for their courageous display in the World Cup qualifying match against Canada at the National Stadium on Wednesday.
Minister Grange said she shared in the disappointment all... Read More...
Jamaica beats Canada 3:0, falls short of advancing in World Cup qualifying
KINGSTON, Jamaica - Goals by Luton Shelton, Marlon King and Omar Cummings led Jamaica to a 3:0 win over Canada on Wednesday, but it wasn’t enough for the Reggae Boyz to advance to the final phase of World Cup qualifying.
The victory was Jamaica’s third straight and finished it with 10 points in Group B of the CONCACAF semifinal... Read More...
Suriname, Haiti close out World Cup qualifying campaign with 1:1 draw
PARAMIBO, Suriname – Wensley Christoph scored his fourth goal this year and rallied Suriname to a 1:1 draw with Haiti on Wednesday, the final World Cup qualifier for both teams.
Both teams already had been eliminated from the semifinal round of CONCACAF qualifying . Haiti, as defending champion, next will concentrate on the Digicel... Read More...
Conscience voting on the death penalty in Jamaica postponed
KINGSTON, Jamaica - Jamaica's Prime Minister, Bruce Golding, called for a suspension of the conscience voting on the death penalty until next Tuesday (Nov 25) when Parliament resumes.
He was closing the debate on the death penalty. Mr. Golding proposed that when the House resumes on Tuesday (Nov 25), the matter would be put to... Read More...
Commentary with Winston Barnes: Hanging?
DAVIE - Parliamentarians in Jamaica will make what is called a conscience vote today on whether to resume hangings. Some in the society, maybe many are prepared to return to hanging in the wake of a sickening crime wave that has taken almost fifteen hundred lives year to date.
Sociologists and criminologists differ from time... Read More...
Attorney General of The Bahamas pledges commitment to the Financial Services Sector
NASSAU, Bahamas - The commitment of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas to maintaining the country as a “responsible financial services center is absolute, unequivocal and unalterable” Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs Senator the Hon. Michael L. Barnett said at the winter briefing of the Bahamas Financial Services Board... Read More...
Senator seeks ban on the sale of Inaugural tickets
WASHINGTON, DC - Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.), chairman of the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies (JCCIC), introduced legislation prohibiting the sale and counterfeiting of inaugural tickets on Monday, November 17.
"The Inauguration of the President is one of the most important rituals of our democracy.... Read More...
Florida Electors to Cast 27 Electoral College Votes on December 15th
TALLAHASSEE - On Monday, November 17 the Florida Democratic Party announced that on Monday, December 15th, 2008 the Florida electors to the Electoral College will meet to officially cast the Sunshine State's 27 electoral votes for President-elect Barack Obama and Vice President-elect Joe Biden at the Florida State Capitol in the... Read More...
Community Blog: The Voting Rights Act Passed in 1965, not 2008
By: Pat White
FT. LAUDERDALE - Some may be proud that many blacks came out and voted for the first time in the recent Presidential election. Others may question, "What rock have you been under?" Some are acting as if Blacks have just been given the right to vote, especially when you hear about the 100 and odd year old... Read More...
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