FAO puts millions into cassava production
LOCAL CASSAVA production has been boosted with the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) investing some US$250,000 (J$18 million) specifically for the production of the root crop through an initiative of the Ministry of Agriculture...
Tony Wade writes on his economic migration
The intriguing story of how Tony Wade established the most successful black enterprise in 20th century Britain, at a time when it was difficult to obtain business financing, has been documented in his autobiography, Adventures of an Economic...
Relay For Life to rally in St Ann
The St Ann/St Mary branch of the Jamaica Cancer Society will be staging its third annual Relay For Life fund-raising event from Saturday, August 23 to Sunday, August 24 in Ocho Rios, St Ann. This was announced by chairman of the branch, Madeline Whitter, at the official media launch...
Laurie's tussle with Aunt Myra
Laurie sat on the bed in her aunt's room and watched as the woman, looking at her reflection in the spotty mirror, fixed her hair into a bun by sticking in half a dozen hairpins in strategic places. "Is who tell you to send people to me to talk 'bout music lesson?...
Adventist Pathfinders providing a positive alternative for youth
It was a fine frenzy at the Thursday night opening ceremony of this year's instalment of the Seventh-day Adventist West Indies Union Pathfinder and Master Guide camporee. With a turnout of more than 2,000 people, from more than six nations, the display of flags was as colourful...
The best of Brazil
Pele, the legendary Brazilian footballer, played in Jamaica at the National Stadium for the New York Cosmos in 1975. Christ the Redeemer, the imposing statue of Jesus, with arms outstretched, is found in Rio de Janeiro...
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