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According to the definition of Wordless Wednesdays on Wiki Answers: On Wednesdays all over the internet, bloggers post a photograph with no words to explain it on their blog. Hence the ‘wordless’...
View Article5 Facts: Bob Marley
Today’s five facts are about Jamaica’s global superstar and cultural icon, Bob Marley. One of the most influential musicians the world has ever seen, Marley is known in every corner of the globe for...
View Article100 Memorable Moments In Jamaica In 2012
What a year it was! A change of government, electrifying jazz, JDIP, JEEP, Jamaica 50, London 2012, devastating Hurricane Sandy, marriages and more, 2012 was a year to remember. See below 100...
View Article6 Things You Need To Know Today – January 27, 2013
Paid Like Portia. The five-year-old government entity set up to manage the Half-Way-Tree Transport Centre, Port Authority Management Service (PAMS), is continuing to record losses of millions of...
View ArticleThe Meaning Of Labour Day
Many Jamaicans know May 23 as Labour Day, a day dedicated volunteer work and community service projects across the island. However, prior to 1961, it didn’t exist on the calendar. Instead, Jamaicans,...
View ArticleChart of the Week – Labour – A Developed Jamaica
It was The Most Hon. Michael Manley, Prime Minister of Jamaica in 1972 who announced a programme whereby the importance of labour to the development of Jamaica would be marked by a day of voluntary...
View Article5 Facts – Nelson Mandela
Nelson Mandela has spent most of his life committed to and fighting for democracy, equality and freedom in his native South Africa. As such, he is held in high esteem not only in his country but around...
View ArticleA Look Behind Leadership Challenges In Jamaica’s Political History
In today’s Monday Musings, we take a look ‘behind the news’ following yesterday’s re-election of Andrew Holness as the leader of the opposition Jamaica Labour Party (JLP). Jamaica is known for fiercely...
View ArticlePrime Ministers Of Jamaica
The Prime Minister is Jamaica’s head of government, who is formally appointed into office by the Governor General, who represents Elizabeth II, Jamaica’s official Head of State. Prior to Independence...
View Article#JaVotes2016 – Know Your Constituencies: Kingston
Kingston Central Kingston Central was among the 32 constituencies fixed in the Constitution granted to Jamaica in 1944. It is bounded by a point on the seacoast opposite to East Street, northerly along...
View ArticleReggae And Politics – Strange Bedfellows
Two major things are taking place in Jamaica this February: it’s Reggae Month, and the general election is coming up on the 25th. On the surface, these seem like two unrelated things, but even a...
View ArticleThe History Of General Elections In Jamaica – Part 3
Jamaicans are gearing up to head to the polls for the island’s 17th general parliamentary election on February 25. Each week, we will be taking a look back at the previous elections that have helped...
View Article10 Must-Read Biographies & Memoirs By & About Jamaican Women
Everyone has a story, but most people never get the opportunity to share theirs with the world, especially women and girls. Today, in honour of Women’s History Month and World Book Day, we celebrate...
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NIR – December 7, 2018
While everyone was tracking the arrival of Buju Banton’s plane, an important economic indicator was released by the Bank of Jamaica – the Net International Reserve number. As at the end November 2018,...
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Tourism Arrivals Gains Holding
New data released from the Jamaica Tourist Board revealed that Long Stay Arrivals were up 3.3% versus October 2017 to reach a new all-time high for the month of 162,552. That is considerable growth...
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Cooper’s Hill Primary Students Learn Innovative Agriculture Techniques
“Farming can be very creative,” said Aika Nakakomi, Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) volunteer, as she scooped up a handful of compost and sifted it in a plastic barrel cut vertically in...
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How Many Of These 12 Things Did You Know?
Jamaica is a land full of history and all sorts of interesting things to learn and know. Here are just a dozen of these things: 1. This town clock’s tower was paid for by one of Jamaica’s German...
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Inflation Unchanged For November 2018
The inflation rate for the month of November 2018, registered 0.0% – or completely unchanged. This is remarkably, the second unchanged reading of the year (with May being the first) and even more...
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5 Things to Know About Ms Universe Jamaica 2018
Following in the footsteps of Kaci Fennel and Davina Bennett, this year’s Ms. Universe Jamaica is Emily Sara-Claire Maddison. Here are five things to know: Emily is just 19 years old. She is a...
View ArticleNo Unfair Advantages With Plastic Ban – Senator Samuda
Government Senator Matthew Samuda says there will be no unfair advantages for manufacturers and distributors under the impending January 1, 2019, single-use plastic ban. He was speaking at a ‘Consumer...
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