Posted: under "Jamaica Labrish Korner", "Jamaica ~ Land Of Paradise", "LOVE is LOVELY", "Welcome to JAMrock ~ JAMAICA ~ NO PROBLEM", Inspirationals.
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After 60 years, dedicated worker receives Medal of Appreciation
Published: Saturday | May 23, 2009
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After over 60 years of ardent and dedicated service to both primary and adult education in Jamaica, 87-year-old Yolande Jackson still finds time to teach.
Although Jackson said goodbye to the classroom many years ago, she has not been able to turn her back on the numerous students who still look to her for knowledge.
She admits that having been the child of two educators and the widow of a vice-principal, teaching was undoubtedly in her blood.
“They always find me and I can’t say no, I still assist them,” she said. “Parents will often come to me and ask me to help their children in certain areas and I will have classes with them at my home,” she told The Gleaner.
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May 23 2009
Posted: under "Jamaica Labrish Korner", "Welcome to JAMrock ~ JAMAICA ~ NO PROBLEM".
Tags: accomplishments, aircraft, aircrew, challenge, conditions, happiness, helicopter, Jamaican, joy, life, love, military, mission, operation, rescue, smiles, soldiers, teamwork, thought, weather
JDF Air Wing comes to the defence of Jamaicans again
Published: Saturday | May 23, 2009
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Despite high winds and pounding rains, which caused poor visibility, soldiers from the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) Air Wing were able to rescue 10 people who were stranded on a roof in Winchester, St Thomas, on Thursday.
Captain Andrew Spence, mission commander, described the event as “challenging”.
“It was very windy and it was raining heavily, so it was challenging to keep the aircraft steady for the guys in the back. It’s not as simple as having the aircraft in one place,” he
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May 23 2009
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Tags: actress, beauty, celebrity, ensemble, fashion, friends, hairstyle, photos, restaurant, shades, singer, smiles, star, style, sunglasses
Whose shades are sexier?
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May 23 2009
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Tags: actress, beauty, British, celebrity, complexion, dinner, diva, fashion, glamour, hairstyle, Italian, magazine, music, photos, restaurant, singer, smiles, style, sunglasses
The stylish singer looks flawless as usual. Her complexion is simply gorgeous!
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May 23 2009
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Tags: ability, actress, America, appearances, awards, beauty, career, catwalk, celebrity, competition, contestant, experience, fashion, judges, life, magazine, model, music, Oscar, performance, photos, prize, runway, season, show, smiles, star, style, success, supermodel, talent, winner
Where Are They Now?
Where are Tyra’s models now?
Kimora Lee Simmons, Judge: Cycle 1
Originally, Kimora sat with Janice Dickinson and Tyra Banks as “Model’s” oh-so-gorgeous judges. But tensions ran high between Kimora and Janice, and the former left the show at the end of the first season. The move didn’t harm Simmons’ fashion career any. She continues to run the Baby Phat clothing label with her ex-husband
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May 22 2009
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Tags: American, celebrity, family, fashion, finale, gown, hairstyle, happiness, Idol, joy, photos, red carpet, season, smiles, style
Syesha Mercado on the “American Idol” Season 8 finale red carpet.
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May 22 2009
