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South Florida: Annual JIS Jamaica Independence Essay Competition Winners Announced MIAMI - Two South Florida students scored as winners of the annual Jamaica Independence Essay Competition in Florida. They were 14 year-old, Diamond Cunningham, a 14 year old student at Pembroke Pines Charter High School and nine year old Deianeira Hoffenden, attending St. Bartholomew Catholic School, both of residents of South...Read More... Haitian-American Foundation to be honored by Kiwanis Club of Lauderdale Lakes LAUDERDALE LAKES - Countyline Chiropractic returns as 2010 Corporate Partner with the Kiwanis Club of Lauderdale Lakes to celebrate the Twelfth Annual Grand Charity Ball. The black tie event takes place on Saturday September 11, 2010 at Signature Grand, 6900 State Road 84, Davie. The Annual Grand Charity Ball is the premier...Read More... Marcus Garvey Day in Fort Lauderdale FT. LAUDERDALE - Tuesday, August 17 was designated Marcus Garvey Day by the City of Fort Lauderdale, to commemorate the 123rd anniversary of the birth of National Hero, the Right Excellent Marcus Mosiah Garvey. Paying tribute to Jamaica's first National Hero, David Deal of the Sunrise Parks and Recreation Department, presented...Read More... Anguilla Appoints Director of Tourism ANGUILLA - Mrs. Candis Niles has been selected as the new Director of Tourism with the Anguilla Tourist Board. She replaces Miss Merlyn Rogers, former Director of Marketing, who had assumed the role of Acting Director upon the retirement of Mrs. Amelia Vanterpool-Kubisch. Mrs. Niles, who assumed her position with effect from...Read More... Jamaican Radio Personalities to be honored at Jamaican Independence celebration in Miramar MIRAMAR - As part of the many events taking place in South Florida to celebrate Jamaica’s 48th anniversary of Independence, the United Friends of Highgate, Incorporated will honor several Jamaican radio personalities for their service to the community. Presentations to those honored will be made on Sunday, August 8, at the Jamaican...Read More... Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) Local Hotels Recognised By Travelage West Magazine WASHINGTON, DC - The Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) was selected as the "Official International Tourist Board Providing the Best Travel Agent Support" at TravelAge West's 2010 WAVE Awards. Jamaica and five of its hotels were also recognised as Editor's Picks in the categories of "Best Destination for Honeymoon/Romance Vacation,"...Read More... Grenada's Prime Minister congratulates the Mighty Sparrow ST. GEORGE’S, Grenada - Prime Minister Hon. Tillman Thomas has praised Dr. Slinger Francisco - The Mighty Sparrow, for his contribution to Caribbean and world culture. In a message marking his 75 birthday, Prime Minister Thomas said very few artistes can boast of a career that has spanned more than five decades, covered multiple...Read More... PM Douglas celebrates 15 years as Prime Minister BASSETERRE, St. Kitts – Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Denzil L. Douglas on Sunday celebrated the 15th Anniversary of his appointment as the Second Prime Minister of the twin-island Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis. He was appointed Prime Minister on July 4th 1995. The St. Kitts-Nevis Labour Party also celebrates 15 years in government. “I...Read More... Bonaire Pays Tribute To Their Own Captain Don Stewart For A Lifetime Of Achievement On Bonaire Kralendijk, Bonaire – Tourism Corporation Bonaire is pleased to announce that Captain Don Stewart became the first local recipient to receive Bonaire’s prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award. It was presented to him on Friday evening, June 25th, during his birthday celebration at Captain Don’s Habitat Bonaire. The Bonaire...Read More... Jamaica Tourist Board Honored At TravelAge West’s 2010 Wave Awards LOS ANGELES – The Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) was selected as the “Official International Tourist Board Providing the Best Travel Agent Support” at TravelAge West’s 2010 WAVE Awards. Jamaica and five of its hotels were also recognized as Editor’s Picks in the categories of “Best Destination for Honeymoon/Romance Vacation,” “Best...Read More...   Next Last

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