Jamaica News Archives - Page 34 of 35

4Oct

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Bangladesh wishes to Strengthen ties with Jamaica

President Dr. Iajuddin Ahmed says that Bangladesh is keen to strengthen ties with Jamaica through economic relations and more people-to-people contact. (more…)

25Aug

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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…)

21Aug

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Sara Lawrence Crowned Miss Jamaica World 2006

The Miss Jamaica World 2006 Grand Coronation took place on Saturday August 19th, at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel, culminating with Sara Lawrence, Miss Crane Ridge Resort, emerging as Miss Jamaica World 2006. (more…)

10Aug

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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…)

3Aug

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Jamaica’s 44th Year of Independence to be Marked by Miami Tower

The Bank of America Tower at International Place in downtown Miami will illuminate in the colors of the Jamaican flag; black, green and gold in commemoration of Jamaica’s 44th Independence anniversary celebrations, starting on Friday August 4th at sunset. (more…)

7Jul

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Brooklyn Street Named after Bob Marley

Caribbean people were in celebratory mood on July 5th 2006 when a sign for Bob Marley Boulevard was unveiled at the corner of Remsen and Church Avenues in the East Flatbush area of Brooklyn New York, right in the heart of a thriving caribbean community there. (more…)

9Jun

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Chilean President Visits Jamaica

President of Chile Dr. Michelle Bachelet was in Jamaica for a short official working visit on June 9th 2006. Dr. Bachelet and various ministers of her own parliament met and many issues with representatives of the Jamaican government, and the leader of the opposition. (more…)

9Jun

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World’s Largest Cruise Ship Docks in Montego Bay

On June 8th 2006 the Montego Bay Cruise Shipping Pier welcomed the world's biggest cruise ship and close to 4000 passengers as the Freedom of the Sea makes it's first stop in Jamaica on it's maiden voyage with it's last stop being the Cayman Islands and it's next stop being Haiti before returning home to Miami. (more…)

4May

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Malaysian Prime Minister Visits Jamaica

Prime Minister of Malaysia Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi visited Jamaica for two days (May 2-3, 2006). Mr Badawi and various ministers of his own parliament met and discussed many issues with representatives of the Jamaican government, he also met with the Governor-General Prof Kenneth Hall and Opposition Leader Bruce Golding before making a tour of Highway 2000. (more…)

3Apr

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ISSA Jamaica Boys’ & Girls’ Champs 2006

The just concluded Issa/Vmbs boys' and girls' athletic championships has been one of the most exciting championships in years. The event was incident free and the security personnel employed was a practice for the upcoming Cricket World Cup 2007 to be staged at Sabina Park. (more…)