Month: May 2011

29May By jamaicapageNo Comments

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2011 Makka Pro surfing contest

The 2011 Makka Pro surfing contest being hosted by the Jamaica Surfing Association at the Makka Surfing Beach at Southaven, Yallahs Saint Thomas from the 15-17 July, is shaping up to be one of the biggest ever surf events in Jamaican (more…)

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28May By jamaicapageNo Comments

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Sandal donates VW Amarok to JDF

As part of its 30th anniversary activities, Sandals Resorts International, yesterday donated a VW Amarok pick-up truck to the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF), at Up Park Camp, in Kingston. Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of National (more…)

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27May By jamaicapageNo Comments

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Rusty Usain Bolt Wins in Rome

World record holder Usain Bolt despite a very poor start came through his first competition for nine months when winning over 100 metres at the Compeed Golden Gala, the third stop on the Samsung Diamond League series (more…)

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24May By jamaicapageNo Comments

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Jamaica’s Gold Cup 2011 Squad

Not since the heyday of their 1998 World Cup appearance has Jamaica found itself with such great expectations. The Reggae Boyz have produced their most talented team in 13 years as they take aim at winning the CONCACAF Gold (more…)

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19May By jamaicapageNo Comments

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Old JUTC buses to be refurbished

Minister of Transport and Works, Hon. Michael Henry says funds are now in place to commence the refurbishing of more than 755 abandoned Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) buses, at a facility to be established in (more…)

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18May By jamaicapageNo Comments

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Agro Festival 2011 – May 21

This year's staging of the Kingston and St. Andrew Agricultural, Industrial and Food Show - ‘Agro Fest’, will feature a host of exciting new activities to entertain the entire family, including a Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS) (more…)

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6May By jamaicapageNo Comments

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National Stadium track gets top rating

Just in time for tomorrow's JN/Jamaica International Invitational Meet at the National Stadium, the IAAF Class One Certification for the two-month-old Regupol track was yesterday handed over to Independence Park Limited (more…)

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4May By jamaicapageNo Comments

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Teacher’s Day 2011 Message from PM

Today, as we mark Teacher's Day, we are presented with an opportunity to give due recognition to members of this noble profession, whose outstanding contribution to nation building cannot be discounted. It is an opportunity (more…)

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3May By jamaicapageNo Comments

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Energy Saving Program for Public Sector

The Government is in discussions with the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) on financing for a US$13 million energy saving programme for the public sector, projected to start this year. An energy audit has identified potential (more…)

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