Monthly Archives: July 2012

Alia Atkinson Big in Jamaica

Nice work Alia Atkinson! Alia did a time of 1:06.93 at the Aquatic Centre in the London 2012 Olympic final after setting a new Jamaican national record of 1:06.79 seconds following swim-off with Canadian Tera Van Beilen. Alia, you did … Continue reading

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The System

Talk less and listen to the top tune by Popcaan on the Loudspeaker Riddim. Produced by Dre Skull. Don’t let the system get you down. Now we know that it’s not always about partying, even if the riddim is upbeat.

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Lascelles $31.25 Dividend

Lascelles deMercado & Company Ltd has declared a special dividend of J$31.25 per Ordinary Stock Unit . This dividend is payable to Ordinary Stockholders on record at the close of business on 17th August, 2012 and is to be paid … Continue reading

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Converse Jamaica Style

Converse Jamaica Style Does Jamaica even manufacture shoes anymore? Well, here’s the Converse Chuck Taylor Country Collection featuring a design for Jamaica, one of 7 countries including Brazil, USA, Italy, UK, China and Germany. So much potential for Jamaica, so … Continue reading

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Congrats Alia Atkinson!!

Nice work Alia! Jamaica is proud! Here’s the Gleaner’s report: “Alia Atkinson will try to win Jamaica’s first medal in swimming when she contests the 100-metre breaststroke final on today’s third full day of action at the London 2012 Olympics. … Continue reading

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Hill 60 Bump

Check out Hill 60 Bump,a Caribbean Sustainability Movement for the built environment and beyond! The Caribbean, and Jamaica in particular needs to pay attention and take care of the resources we have. Hill 60 Bump is an excellent source of … Continue reading

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Portia Simpson-Miller Made a Statement

The local media have been implying that the Prime Minister has not been speaking about matters of national importance. Well, guess what? She made a statement! Today she’s going to the Opening Ceremony of the Olympics in England. She should … Continue reading

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Point of View

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Shabba Ranks at Sumfest

Apparently Shabba Ranks tore up Sumfest. Everybody who I spoke to said it was the highlight of their Sumfest experience. Looks like the man came to prove a point. Put his name in history and show the younger generation about … Continue reading

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Leave of Absence

So the Deputy Mayor of Montego Bay, Michael Troupe, decided to take a leave of absence rather than resign following the announcement that they have been arrested in connection with the lottery scam. At the same time, councillor Sylvan Reid … Continue reading

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