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Beenie Man Addresses Gay Rights Critics, Insisting He Respects Gays

beenie manInternationally acclaimed Dancehall superstar, Beenie Man has publicly confirmed his stance regarding gay and lesbian critics who have continuously criticized him throughout his prestigious career.

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Last Updated on Thursday, 17 May 2012 10:56

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Jamaica To Make Better Use Of Social Media

social media mapThe government of Jamaica is looking to implement an appropriate social media policy to more effectively engage ordinary Jamaicans in decision making.  Minister with Responsibility for Information in the Office of the Prime Minister, Sandrea Falconer, made the disclosure as she addressed a special breakfast in observance of World Press Freedom Day held last Thursday.

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Last Updated on Tuesday, 08 May 2012 07:42

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Up To 400 Register For Expo Jamaica 2012

jampro logoThe Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), through its buyer recruitment drive, has so far secured the participation of just under 400 local and international buyers for the upcoming Expo Jamaica 2012 trade show, which is scheduled to take place at the National Arena from April 26 to 29.

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Last Updated on Wednesday, 25 April 2012 10:39

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Jamaica In Discussions With Air Transat To Begin Operating Flights

air transat aeroplaneJamaica's Tourism and Entertainment Minister, the Hon Dr. Wykeham McNeill has kick-started high level discussions with senior officials from Canada’s leading holiday travel airline Air Transat and its parent company Transat A.T. Inc., aimed at boosting tourism and airlift to Jamaica out of Canada.

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Last Updated on Saturday, 21 April 2012 09:13

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Caribbean Fashion Week To Take Place In Jamaica In June

caribbean fashion weekCaribbean Fashion Week has seen live performances from Kelly Roland, Eve, Joe, Machel Montana, Nia Long, David Rudder, Johnny Gill, Mavado, Beenieman, Tanya Stevens and several others. Even more stunning concerts will be featured 2012..... As both Jamaica and Trinidad celebrate 50th anniversaries this year, special resources as well as special initiatives being undertaken for the event, are certain to lead to an even more dynamic CFW experience. Coming as it does in an Olympic year in which the Caribbean is expected to excel, CFW will benefit from these initiatives which will also reflect the synergies between the anniversary celebrations, the Olympics and Caribbean fashion. 

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Last Updated on Thursday, 19 April 2012 07:49

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Heineken Refreshing The Arts

heineken starHeineken World has recently launched a competition in Jamaica called ‘Be Inspired’. As the title implies, it is an initiative towards finding and promoting some of Jamaica’s lesser-known, yet talented artistes. The competition is split into four categories, art, music, film and fashion. It allows the general public to view and vote at their leisure through a Facebook forum https://www.facebook.com/heineken?sk=app_316861391706934

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Last Updated on Tuesday, 17 April 2012 08:18

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Jet Blue Airlines To Begin Service From Fort Lauderdale To Jamaica

jetblue airlines plane tailwingJamaica will become even more accessible for travellers from South Florida with the commencement of twice daily non-stop flights from Fort Lauderdale to Kingston on JetBlue Airways. The new service begins April 30, 2012 and runs through October 22, 2012.  “JetBlue’s new service from Fort Lauderdale is a welcome addition, especially as the destination celebrates its 50th Anniversary of Independence this summer,” said John Lynch, Director of Tourism.

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Last Updated on Monday, 16 April 2012 07:02

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LIME Jamaica Embroiled In Rape And Anti Gay Scandal

lime logoLIME Jamaica’s offer of cash, computers and an all-expenses-paid concert featuring popular artiste Potential Kidd for the winners of this year’s ISSA Boys’ and Girls’ Athletic Championships has turned into a marketing nightmare for the telecommunications giant.

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Last Updated on Wednesday, 11 April 2012 10:11

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Increase In Murders In Jamaica For First Quarter Of 2012

crime sceneStatistics recently released by the Jamaica Constabulary Force this week have shown that murders and simple larceny have increased. Murder figures recorded for the first quarter of 2012 show an increase of 12 per cent when compared to figures for the corresponding period last year.

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Last Updated on Wednesday, 04 April 2012 12:30

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The Harsh 'Realities' For Jamaican Bands

toots and the maytalsThere’s probably never been a better time to form or be in a Jamaican band.  Over the last five years, and particularly since 2010, a number of developments have conspired to help effect a gradual (and ongoing) but undeniable change in the public’s perception of the collective as a performing unit, and not just an appendage for the “real star” – the vocalist.

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Last Updated on Tuesday, 03 April 2012 12:08

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Diaspora NGOS Global Partnership For Health Improvement In Jamaica

Raffa blood bank donationRAFFA and Blood for Life Foundation established an MOU to collaborate within the UK, Africa and the Caribbean to enhance the Health & Wellbeing of all communities. To work together to reduce inequalities and share knowledge, skills and experience across institutions, cultures, sectors and continents.

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Last Updated on Tuesday, 27 March 2012 23:35

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Guiness Greatness Hits The Streets This Weekend

guinessThe Guinness Mobile Music Machine stirred up a saucepan of musical excitement as the team made their way around the island on the weekend. The series of events form a part of the islandwide Guinness Greatness in the Streets promotion which began two weeks ago and is scheduled to end in June. The stops over the weekend included: Club Essence, Ewarton, St. Catherine on Friday night, while on Saturday night the M&M Restaurant & Bar, Stewart Town, Boscobel in St. Mary, Fridays' Sports Bar, Nashville, Mandeville and Henry's Hide Out, Prince of Wales Street, Allman Town.

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Last Updated on Tuesday, 27 March 2012 13:37

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Prince Harry Beats Usain Bolt In 20 Metre Sprint

prince harry and usain bolt posingWith both men going the extra mile to entertain the gathered crowd, Prince Harry, who was recently in Jamaica representing Queen Elizabeth II as part of her Diamond Jubilee Celebratory Tour, beat World Record holder, Usain Bolt, during a 20 metre sprint.

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Last Updated on Thursday, 29 March 2012 09:46

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Miss Jamaica Universe Contestants Revealed

miss jamaica 2012Seventeen beautiful ladies were introduced to a packed house at Jamaica's Spanish Court Hotel on Saturday night as the contestants for the 2012, Miss Universe Jamaica.

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Last Updated on Tuesday, 03 April 2012 12:18

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Glimmers Of A Former - and Future - Glory

port antonioGazing out on the azure curve of Port Antonio's East Harbour in the late afternoon has a near hypnotic effect: from the tip of Navy Island, across to the promontory that houses the former Titchfield hotel and the high school of the same name -the harbour wantonly pushes its curvaceous rump into the town proper before curving outward once more towards Folly, where the aspiring but relatively messy urbanization begins to give way to the more traditional rural landscape of lush vegetation, small freeholdings and beachfront villas; the setting sun ripples across the water that laps invitingly just inches from our feet - glimmers of a soon fading glory.

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Last Updated on Monday, 05 March 2012 08:55

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