Air Jamaica revamped (Jamaica Gleaner)
Sun, 06 Jul 2008 07:10:59 GMT Minister without portfolio in the finance ministry, Don Wehby, last week announced changes to the board of Air Jamaica, the national carrier.
Jamaicas artistic genius on display (The Jamaica Observer)
Sun, 06 Jul 2008 06:29:23 GMT On the ultimate day of Kingston On The Edge- the two year old urban arts festival- held from June 20 through to June 28, two female artists successfully collaborated on an innovative mural project which set an example worth repeating all over Jamaica.
Jamaicas Bolt zips way to world record in 100 meters (USA Today)
Fri, 04 Jul 2008 20:11:22 GMT Usain Bolt of Jamaica needed 9.72 seconds to change his mind about his Olympic plans and rearrange the forecasts for the 100 meters in Beijing. Not only did his time at the Reebok Grand Prix break the world record of 9.74, set by countryman Asafa Powell last season, but Bolt delivered a sound beating to 100 and 200 world champion Tyson Gay, who was second in 9.85.
The dish: Palace of Jamaica (Lansing State Journal)
Sat, 05 Jul 2008 08:13:21 GMT Jamaican food might not be at the top of your list when you think of ethnic cuisine, but its one you should try. And the new Palace of Jamaica restaurant in downtown Lansing is just the place to do it. In fact, I dare you to walk by, hear the reggae music and smell the wonderful aromas wafting out the always-open front door and NOT want to venture inside.
Salvation for Jamaica - US group reverses decision to visit following robbery (Jamaica Gleaner)
Sat, 05 Jul 2008 07:41:30 GMT The United States missionary group, that had cancelled plans to travel to Jamaica this month after another group was robbed at the Salvation Army School for the Blind and Visually Impaired, has changed its decision and will arrive on July 15.
Jamaica P.M. stands behind CARICOM, says agenda was too heavy (Miami Herald)
Fri, 04 Jul 2008 20:00:17 GMT With at least one of his colleagues criticizing the lack of progress being made by the 15-member Caribbean Community (CARICOM), Jamaica Prime Minister Bruce Golding is standing behind the regional trade bloc. But that doesnt mean he doesnt have his own criticism.
Orgill Called up to Jamaica U-20s Side (OurSports Central)
Fri, 04 Jul 2008 21:17:47 GMT VANCOUVER, BC - Vancouver Whitecaps FC announced today that forward Dever Orgill of the Vancouver Whitecaps FC Residency squad has been called up to the Jamaicas U-20 national team.
Funeral To Be Held Today For Woman Who Died On Floor Of E.R. (NY1 News)
Sun, 06 Jul 2008 15:04:44 GMT Funeral services are being held today for the woman who collapsed and died at a Brooklyn hospital last month as staff members ignored her. Family and friends will gather to say goodbye to Esmin Green, 49, at Jesus is Lord Church on Glenwood Road in Canarsie. She will be buried in her native Jamaica.
Three strikes or 2,000 murders (Jamaica Gleaner)
Sun, 06 Jul 2008 07:10:49 GMT THE TRAGIC assassination of Jamaica Urban Transit Companys (JUTC) chairman, Douglas Chambers, is yet another name to add to the more than 700 homicide victims so far this year.
Jamaicans Debate Translation Of Bible To Patois (The Morning News)
Sun, 06 Jul 2008 07:44:54 GMT KINGSTON, Jamaica - Plans to translate the Bible into patois - Jamaicas unofficial language - have ignited a fiery debate that stretches beyond the shores of this island nation.
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