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MIAMI — Sunday May 22 was declared Monty Alexander Day in Broward County, Florida, following an outstanding performance by the internationally acclaimed jazz performer, during the first annual Reggae Jazz Fusion at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts (BCPA), Fort Lauderdale.  Broward County Commissioner, Dale Holness, presented a proclamation in honour of the 50th anniversary of the jazz legend,...

PORT ANTONIO — Portlanders braved the inclement weather to work on projects in their communities as the parish celebrated Labour Day on Monday. Among the projects undertaken on the day were: refurbishing of schools, painting of police stations, beautification of communities, building of bus sheds and patching roadways. The parish project was the painting and beautification of the Port Antonio...

PORT ANTONIO — As St. Mary finalises plans for its Labour Day activities on Monday (May 23), 65 projects have so far been registered with the parish’s Labour Day Committee, covering several communities. The projects, which have been registered at the St. Mary Parish Council and St. Mary Social Development Commission (SDC) offices, include upgrading of playfields, painting of basic...

MONTEGO BAY — Mayor of Falmouth and Chairman of the Trelawny Parish Council, Councillor Colin Gager, is optimistic of a ‘very successful’ day of work on Labour Day (May 23), at the Troy Primary and Infant School. Hundreds of citizens from across the hills of upper Trelawny and adjoining areas are expected to spend the day, working and having fun...

MONTEGO BAY — Residents of Hanover and Westmoreland came out in their numbers on Monday, to labour with love on Labour Day 2011, being held under the theme, “It takes a village to raise a child”. Approximately 90 registered projects were in progress between both parishes; 40 in Westmoreland and 50 in Hanover. A number of community groups also embarked...

PORT ANTONIO — St. Mary celebrated Labour Day with work on projects in several communities.   A total of 65 projects were registered with the St. Mary Labour Day Committee, with work on the Children’s Ward at the Port Maria Hospital designated as the parish project. Other projects registered included painting government buildings, cleaning up of communities, cleaning up of beaches...

OCHO RIOS — Manager for the Windsor Child Care Facility in St. Ann, Wayne Grant, has expressed gratitude to Children of Jamaica Outreach (COJO), for their invaluable contribution and support to the institution. The facility was presented with several items, including five computers, an industrial blender, a refrigerator, a 36” inch volcanic gas stove, a washing machine and dryer, all...

KINGSTON — Three of the country's shining young stars are preparing to represent Jamaica, this summer, at the Global Youth Leaders Conference (GYLC) in New York and Washington D.C. in the United States. The three from St. Jago High School in St. Catherine are: head girl, Christine Broadbelt; deputy head boy, Khari Edwards; and deputy head girl, Shantel Stewart. They...

PORT ANTONIO — A total of 55 projects have been registered for Portland, a meeting to finalize preparations for the observation of Labour Day (Monday May 23) under the theme “It takes a village to raise a child”,  at the Parish Council on Thursday (May 19), was informed. The Port Antonio Hospital, which has been identified as the parish project,...

MONTEGO BAY — Approximately 360 students of Troy Primary and the Clarence Brimm Basic schools in Trelawny, will be in for pleasant surprises when they return to school today, as they will find their schools nicely painted, canteens extensively repaired, and running water to enhance the school’s sanitation. This resulted from citizens of Troy and adjoining communities, led by Mayor...

Kingston – The Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture, Olivia Grange, MP has said that "all is set" for Labour Day 2011 tomorrow (Monday). Minister Grange said that the National Labour Day Secretariat, which operates from the Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture, had "provided grants to all 14 projects for national focus and had delivered supplies to all municipalities."...

KINGSTON — The busy Half-Way Tree Transportation Centre was abuzz with activity on Wednesday, May 18 as commuters took advantage of the host of information and services available at the Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture’s National Workers’ Week exhibition. An interactive information hub was set up inside the transport centre, featuring displays from more than 15 organisations involved in...