American UWI group lauds Carib heads
The American Foundation for the University of the West Indies (AFUWI) on Monday night paid tribute to a number of outstanding Caribbean leaders for their contribution to the region's development. The list includes: Harry Belafonte, Denis O'Brien, Dr John Agard, Professor Anthony Chen....
Diplomatic week kicks off
There is a certain time every year when friends from the diplomatic circles involving Jamaica all get together. Diplomatic Week is a series of meetings and forums for the heads of missions who are assigned to Jamaica, and it got rolling with a reception at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel....
An Outameni experience indeed
WESTERN BUREAU: From the looks on the faces, and the reaction of the Kingstonians who took the trip out, on Sunday afternoon, to Orange Valley, Trelawny, there is no doubt they were well pleased with the 'Outameni Experience'. The journey began shortly before 3:00 p.m...
20% of jewellery sales for early childhood foundation
WESTERN BUREAU: The Early Childhood Education Foundation recently launched by Lorna Golding, wife of the prime minister, got a boost when renowned international designer, Jennifer Cukier, gave 20 per cent of a special sale of her jewellery to the foundation...
One fabulous party!
My dears, just when it was beginning to look like the new year was about to get itself into a party slump, Kingston hotelier James Samuels, who was away on assignment in Barbados, was not only back on the island, but also hosted a Sunday afternoon soirée at his rather charming...
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