WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL- Redeeming the Time
For a while, I loved watching the introduction; the imagery and sounds of which come readily to mind over twenty years later. Still probably showing in some areas over 50 years after it first came to television screens, the title sequence of the then popular soap opera “Days of our Lives” featured an hourglass, with […]
JAMAICAN WEEKLY NEWS: April 24th – May 1st, 2015
ATKINSON FAVORS RESORT STATUS FOR FALMOUTH—04/25/15 Patrick Atkinson, Jamaican Member of Parliament for Northern Trelawny, plans to initiate actions to have Falmouth designated a resort town following the completion of infrastructure and social development currently in progress. This would allow Falmouth to be the fifth resort town in Jamaica, joining Ocho Rios, Montego Bay, Negril, […]
Jamaican Diaspora News: April 25th – May 1st, 2015
OAS SHOULD RECOGNIZE BLACK HEROES, SAYS VASCIANNIE—04/25/15 Stephen Vasciannie, the Jamaican Ambassador to the Organization of American States (OAS) believes the organization should show more sensitivity to the contributions made by people of African descent in the Western hemisphere. He noted that the OAS member states should ask why there are so few symbols of […]
Caribbean News: April 25th – May 1st, 2015
T&T NAMED HAPPIEST CARIBBEAN COUNTRY—04/25/15 The World Happiness Report published by the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Solutions Network has named Trinidad and Tobago as the happiest country in the Caribbean. The nation was ranked 41st happiest among countries of the world. The happiest country overall was Switzerland, and Ireland came in at second place. The […]
Jamaica Business News: April 25th – May 1st, 2015
HENRY APPOINTED HEAD OF MONTEGO BAY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE—04/25/15 Gloria Henry, the assistant vice-president of operations at the Port Authority of Jamaica (PAJ), has been nominated to lead the Montego Bay Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Henry will replace Nathan Robb, attorney, as president of the agency. Henry is currently in charge of the Montego […]
Jamaica Arts and Entertainment News: April 25th – May 1st, 2015
TIKEN JAH FAKOLY CONTINUES REGGAE TRADITION —04/28/15 Tiken Jah Fakoly of Francophone Africa has been compared to the legendary Bob Marley for his music and philosophy. He has been living in Mali since being exiled from his native Ivory Coast in 2003, receiving death threats in regard to his lyrics. He notes that reggae music […]
Jobs in Jamaica: Dean – The College Of Education & Leadership
JOB TITLE: Dean – The College Of Education & Leadership LOCATION: Northern Caribbean University, Mandeville, Manchester DESCRIPTION: Plan, direct, coordinate research, manage instructional and student administration and services; Manage the budget and guide the strategic direction of the College; Provide quality learning opportunities to assist students in meeting their educational goals and career aspirations on […]
Jobs in Jamaica: Manager – Legal Services (Level 8)
JOB TITLE: Manager – Legal Services (Level 8) LOCATION: National Works Agency, Kingston DESCRIPTION: Advise on the general law and in particular on all matters relating to the work of the Agency (inclusive of the Main Roads Act, Land Clauses Act, Road Protection Act, among others); Prepare legal opinions for the agency and advise on […]
Jobs in Jamaica: Senior Media Planner/Buyer
JOB TITLE: Senior Media Planner/Buyer LOCATION: CGR Communications, Kingston DESCRIPTION: N/A QUALIFICATIONS: An experienced strategist who can use the tools of factual analysis to connect a range of great and varied clients with the audiences they seek. You will be at the forefront of an agency team providing outstanding service through the development of innovation […]
Jobs in Jamaica: Executive Secretary to the Financial Controller
JOB TITLE: Executive Secretary to the Financial Controller LOCATION: Caymanas Track Limited, Kingston DESCRIPTION: To perform all secretarial functions required for the efficient and effective operations of the Finance Department. QUALIFICATIONS: Certified Professional Secretary Designation (CPS); Diploma or higher in Secretarial Studies or related field; Working knowledge of MS Office Suite, with expertise in Word […]