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TASHA T IS MUSICAL AMBASSADOR FOR READ ACROSS JAMAICA

TASHA T IS MUSICAL AMBASSADOR FOR READ ACROSS JAMAICA

Toronto: Big things are happening for Canadian based reggae artiste, Tasha T who recently completed a whirlwind tour of select school in Jamaica as the official ambassador of Read Across Jamaica (RAJ). As the RAJ Musical [...]

ROUSING APPROVAL FOR JEAN LOWRIE-CHIN’S SOULDANCE AT NEW YORK BOOK LAUNCH

ROUSING APPROVAL FOR JEAN LOWRIE-CHIN’S SOULDANCE AT NEW YORK BOOK LAUNCH

(L-R) Actor and playwright David Heron, media marketing consultant Dave Rodney, writer Jean Lowrie-Chin, Jamaica’s ambassador to the US Audrey Marks and IMAGES Media President Anthony Turner New York: Thunderous applause and a standing ovation from [...]

JAMEXPOL MAKING ITS MARK IN THE COMMUNITY

JAMEXPOL MAKING ITS MARK IN THE COMMUNITY

-by Sheron Pearson- The Jamaica Ex-police Association (JAMEXPOL), an esteemed Diaspora Community group forges links for those with affiliations or family members who previously served the Jamaican Constabulary Force (JCF). The common tie of service to [...]

WE NEED YOU – Autism Insurance Reform returns to NY

On Monday, two bills were introduced into the New York Assembly – Senate Bill 4005 – Sponsored by Senator Charles J. Fuschillo (District and Assembly Bill 6305 – Sponsored by Assemblyman Joseph D. Morelle (District 132) [...]

HUDSON VALLEY REGGAE FEST (ECO & WORLD MUSIC)

HUDSON VALLEY REGGAE FEST (ECO & WORLD MUSIC)

New York: On September 18, 2010 Greenergy Productions, LLC will kick off one of the most talked about Reggae festivals on the East Coast – HUDSON VALLEY REGGAE FEST (ECO & WORLD MUSIC). This important social [...]

West Indian of the Week – Yolanda Lezama-Clark

West Indian of the Week – Yolanda Lezama-Clark

WIADCA President Yolanda Lezama-Clark - NEW YORK – The President of the West Indian American Day Carnival Association (WIADCA) has been named “West Indian of the Week” by Marketplace Excellence. Yolanda Lezama-Clark is the first to [...]

NY Jerk Yam & Roti Jam Postponed!

NY Jerk Yam & Roti Jam Postponed!

Brooklyn, CMM: The Organizers Of The NY Jerk Yam & Roti Jam Sincerely Regret To Announce That Due To Circumstances Beyond Their Control The Event Which Was Scheduled For Sunday September 5 At The Brooklyn Tech [...]

Volunteers Needed for Williamsburg International Film Festival

WILLiFEST™ is an annual art, film and music festival based in the Williamsburg section of Brooklyn, New York. The festival was established to provide a creative platform for today’s emerging artists and a multimedia entertainment experience [...]

‘Changing Lives through Education’ Awards Dinner and Fundraiser

‘Changing Lives through Education’ Awards Dinner and Fundraiser

Brooklyn, NY. — Dr. Dexter McKenzie told a Brooklyn dinner audience on Thursday, August 13, 2009, that their perception of city government will change if he is given an opportunity to serve at City Hall later [...]

Invitation to Participate in Virtual Focus Group

“Make Change Happen” The overall unemployment rate currently stands at 7.2 percent, a 15-year high according to Bureau of Labor Statistics. Each day since the current recession began, in December 2007, the news has been full [...]