Posted: under "DID YOU KNOW".
Tags: 'King of Pop', Apollo, awards, career, categories, celebrity, dancer, dedication, encouragement, family, fans, figure, grammy, happiness, Harlem, icon, Los Angeles, memorial, Michael Jackson, museum, music, New York, Paris, photos, plans, pop star, smiles, summer, theater, thoughts, tribute, video, wax
FILE - In this Feb. 28, 1984 file photo, Michael Jackson is seen backstage at the 26th annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles as he poses with the awards he won in eight different categories.
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Michael Jackson at Apollo — 40 years after his $1,000 gig
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Jun 27, 2009 4:19 pm PDT
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The Harlem theater that helped launch Michael Jackson’s career plans star-studded tributes to him this summer.
The Apollo Theater will stage a public memorial Tuesday at 2 p.m. Eulogies will be delivered under the marquee by its president and others.
Jackson and his brothers once did 31 shows in one week at the Apollo for $1,000.
Inside, DJs will spin Jackson’s music accompanied by video tributes.
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Jun 27 2009
Posted: under "Jamaica Labrish Korner", "Jamaica ~ Land Of Paradise".
Tags: advancement, angel, blessings, caring, children, country, dedication, educator, foundation, funds, happiness, heart, home, hospital, Jamaican, joy, life, love, loyalty, money, organisation, orphans, patriotism, project, resources, service, sharing, smiles, students, summer, teacher, volunteers
Teacher starts group for Jamaican children
Published: Friday | June 19, 2009
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Like most teachers, Shikira Chang keeps busy by grading papers and helping her students study for exams, according to a report by Micaela Hood on the Miami Herald website.
Summer is here now but Chang said she does not plan on kicking back and taking it easy.
Instead, the 29-year-old will dedicate her time to helping out children living in a country close to her heart.
A teacher at Miramar High School, Chang is the founder of Kira Cares, an organisation
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Jun 20 2009
Posted: under "Jamaica Labrish Korner", "Welcome to JAMrock ~ JAMAICA ~ NO PROBLEM".
Tags: awards, business, contribution, culture, dedication, Diaspora, economy, education, effort, friends, golf, healthcare, honor, humanitarian, industry, island, Jamaican, philantropist, resort, Rose Hall, spa, tourism
Rose Hall Great House, Jamaica
Published: Saturday | May 23, 2009
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On Saturday, May 16, the American Friends of Jamaica (AFJ) honoured philanthropist/ businesswoman, Michele Rollins at its fifth annual Peacock Ball. The annual AFJ gala and auction brings awareness to the development needs in Jamaica in the areas of education, health care, and the economy.
Organised by a group of dedicated individuals from the Jamaican Diaspora living in South Florida, the event was held at the Ritz-Carlton, Coconut Grove in Miami.
Rose Hall Mansion, Jamaica
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May 25 2009
Posted: under "Jamaica Labrish Korner", "Jamaica ~ Land Of Paradise", "LOVE is LOVELY", "Welcome to JAMrock ~ JAMAICA ~ NO PROBLEM", Inspirationals.
Tags: America, appreciation, awards, ceremony, challenges, commitment, community, contributions, dedication, education, educator, encouragement, guidance, home, honor, Jamaica House, Jamaican, job, knowledge, learning, life, love, medal, parenting, parents, partnership, prime minister, process, recognition, responsibilities, school, service, smiles, support, system, teacher, touch, training, upbringing, youths
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 "A Slice Of Life", Inspirationals.
Tags: angel, attention, awareness, beauty, belief, body, decision, dedication, experience, food, friends, gift, guidance, healing, inspiration, intrigue, journey, lecture, life, meditation, path, philosophy, purpose, quotes, spirit, thought, truth, universe, yoga
PONDER THESE THINGS
Finding Our Own Paths
Entering Awareness
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Entering into our own spirituality is a private journey. Each of us will be drawn to a different gateway to begin on our personal path to awakening to a greater experience of ourselves. Even though we may be taught certain philosophies or beliefs as children, we still need to find our own way of understanding and applying them in our lives. For those who are raised without a spiritual framework, they may not even know their process as a form of spirituality. But at some stage in their lives, whether in youth or adulthood, they are likely to recognize the resonance of their beliefs, the ring of truth in their philosophy, and their dedication to their chosen purpose.
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Our inner guidance will lead us, so that we will be drawn to the right doorway for us–a doorway that only we can recognize by the way it makes us feel inside. It could be a picture of an angel or
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Apr 25 2009
Posted: under "A TASTE of the TROPICS".
Tags: admiration, adventurous, America, attitude, aviation, awards, banquet, Caribbean, challenge, cheerfulness, cheers, class, competitor, dedication, dog, grace, impression, Jamaican, judge, musher, music, performance, perseverance, smiles, spirit, sponsor, support, team, trophy, visitor
Jamaican musher wins ‘Challenge of the North’ award
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Published on Saturday, March 7, 2009
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WASHINGTON, USA (JIS): Jamaican sled dog musher, Newton Marshall, has been awarded the ‘Challenge of the North’ award for best exemplifying the spirit of the Yukon Quest, during the recent 1,000-mile international race held in the United States. The award, a polished caribou antler trophy, was presented to Marshall at the Yukon Sled Dog Race closing banquet held recently in Fairbanks, Alaska.
The 25-year old rookie sled dog driver crossed the finish line on February 26 in 13th place, ahead of 16 other competitors, with an elapsed time of 11 days, 19 hours two minutes.
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Mar 14 2009
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