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Jamaican-born handwriting specialist and author, Beverley East, presents a copy of her latest book: ‘Bat Mitzvah Girl - Memories of a Jamaican Child’ to Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States, His Excellency Stephen Vasciannie, at the book launch held recently, at the Embassy of Jamaica, Washington DC.
Jamaican-born handwriting specialist and author, Beverley East, presents a copy of her latest book: ‘Bat Mitzvah Girl - Memories of a Jamaican Child’ to Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States, His Excellency Stephen Vasciannie, at the book launch held recently, at the Embassy of Jamaica, Washington DC.

Jamaican Beverly East Launches Book in Washington

Renowned handwriting specialist and author, Beverley East, launched her third book: ‘Bat Mitzvah Girl – Memories of a Jamaican Childhood’ in Washington last week. The event, hosted by the Embassy of Jamaica in Washington DC, attracted a distinguished audience, which...
Jamaica’s Fulbright Scholar, Tracy-Ann Hyman (centre), engages in discussion with (from left), Lead Fulbright Scholar from Berkley University in California, Dr Daniel Kammen; Chief of the Western Hemisphere Fulbright Programme, Dr. Eugenia Verdaguer; Minister Counsellor for Trade at the Embassy of Jamaica, Mrs. Ariel Bowen and World Bank Senior Natural Resource Management Specialist, Dr. Ademola Braimoh, at a reception given in honour of the awardees by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the US Department of State, and held at the Mexican Cultural Institute on September 18 in Washington, D.C.
Jamaica’s Fulbright Scholar, Tracy-Ann Hyman (centre), engages in discussion with (from left), Lead Fulbright Scholar from Berkley University in California, Dr Daniel Kammen; Chief of the Western Hemisphere Fulbright Programme, Dr. Eugenia Verdaguer; Minister Counsellor for Trade at the Embassy of Jamaica, Mrs. Ariel Bowen and World Bank Senior Natural Resource Management Specialist, Dr. Ademola Braimoh, at a reception given in honour of the awardees by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the US Department of State, and held at the Mexican Cultural Institute on September 18 in Washington, D.C.

Fulbright Scholar to Take Part in Research Exchange Programme
Jamaica’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom (UK), Her Excellency Aloun Ndombet Assamba, speaks at the London launch of the book ‘Global Reggae’ edited by University of the West Indies (UWI) Professor, Dr. Carolyn Cooper (seated 2nd right).
Jamaica’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom (UK), Her Excellency Aloun Ndombet Assamba, speaks at the London launch of the book ‘Global Reggae’ edited by University of the West Indies (UWI) Professor, Dr. Carolyn Cooper (seated 2nd right).

Business Of Reggae Music Must Be Taken Seriously – Ndombet-Assamba
Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States, His Excellency, Stephen Vascianne, delivers the keynote address at the Jamaica Independence Celebration Foundation Independence Ball to mark Jamaica’s 51st Year of Independence at the Hylton Hotel, Manhattan, NY, on August 17.
Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States, His Excellency, Stephen Vascianne, delivers the keynote address at the Jamaica Independence Celebration Foundation Independence Ball to mark Jamaica’s 51st Year of Independence at the Hylton Hotel, Manhattan, NY, on August 17.

Ambassador Vascianne Expresses Concern Over Number of Deportations
Jamaica’s renowned artist, Webster Campbell (centre); discusses with Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States, His Excellency Professor Stephen Vasciannie (right); and Assistant Secretary General of the Organization of American States (OAS), Ambassador Albert Ramdin; the history behind the art work ‘The Alley Church in Clarendon’. The pieces are on display at the Embassy of Jamaica in Washington D.C. August 5 -9 as part of activities to commemorate the 51st anniversary of Independence.
Jamaica’s renowned artist, Webster Campbell (centre); discusses with Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States, His Excellency Professor Stephen Vasciannie (right); and Assistant Secretary General of the Organization of American States (OAS), Ambassador Albert Ramdin; the history behind the art work ‘The Alley Church in Clarendon’. The pieces are on display at the Embassy of Jamaica in Washington D.C. August 5 -9 as part of activities to commemorate the 51st anniversary of Independence.

Art Exhibition at Jamaican Embassy in Washington Marks Independence

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Jamaican High Commissioner to the United Kingdom (UK), Her Excellency Aloun Ndombet Assamba (second right), heads the congregation at the service of praise and thanksgiving to mark Jamaica’s 51st anniversary of Independence. Several hundred Jamaicans from across the UK attended the annual Service, hosted by the Jamaican High Commission on August 3 at the Southwark Cathedral in London. Beside the High Commissioner is Baroness Doreen Lawrence (right) and acting Mayor of Southwark, Councillor Althea Smith (left).
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Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States, His Excellency Professor Stephen Vasciannie (second left); presents the Jamaica Association of Maryland Distinguished Award to Dr. Hyacinth Dustan-Hunter; at the Association’s Grand Gala held in commemoration of the country’s 51st year of Independence at the Martin’s West Conference Hall in Baltimore on August 3. Sharing in the occasion are Delegate Shirley Nathan-Pullian (left); and President of the Association, Rick Nugent.
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Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States, His Excellency Stephen Vasciannie (centre); shares a light moment with Former Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) Chief of Staff, General John Saunders (right), and wife Joan Saunders (second right); and former Ambassador to the United Nations, Curtis Ward (left) and Mrs. Ward; at the service of celebration in commemoration of Jamaica’s 51st anniversary of Independence at Dunbarton Chapel, Howard University in Washington DC, on August 4, 2013.
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