Month: August 2006

All, Jamaica News

Bob Marley 60th Anniversary Coin Issued

The Bank Of Jamaica is honouring late reggae superstar BOB MARLEY by issuing commemorative gold and silver coins. The 1,000 coins, which feature the singer's dread-locked likeness, are being produced by the British Royal Mint and are being sold for $100 (GBP56) each. Bank spokeswoman JACQUELINE MORGAN says, "We've received quite a bit of interest already." (more…)
All, Jamaica News

Jamaica bids farewell to Miss Lou

Internationally renowned cultural icon Louise Bennett-Coverley, simply known as `Miss Lou,' was buried on August 9th at the National Heroes Circle in Kingston, after a state funeral attended by government officials, family members and thousands of Jamaicans eager to pay their last respects at the Coke Methodist Church in Kingston. (more…)