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The Village where nobody lives anymore

The excitement flowed through Kino’s body, sending chills up his spine, as his heart pounded in his chest, so much that he thought it would explode. His steps quickened as he turned off the main road onto that old familiar dirt trail. Like a little boy, the 45 year old almost skipped along, as fond memories came flooding – his parents, his wife Annette, his friends – all so near. And when he thought the feeling was too much to bear, just when he thought he was going to explode, something caught his eyes. A few feet ahead, the dirt track was no more, tall shrubs and grass now replaced the well-lit path to his community. His heart stopped. The place was dark, He paused and asked, “Where am I? Is this the right place?” and when no answer came, Kino, now recovering from his disbelief decided to prod on. He parted his way through the overgrown grass, and there and then it hit him. The village was abandoned. He had reached the centre of the community and in disbelief, he closed his eyes,...

Kaluga Kafé Hosts Treat for Over 40 Old Harbour Kids

Kaluga Kafé feted boys from Sunbeam Children’s Home, and youngsters from the Spring Village Youth Development Programme, as part of their first anniversary celebrations. The youngsters were elated at the evening out at the casual diner and “chill spot” which has brought a new buzz to Old Harbour. Adrian Samuda, Managing Director, Kaluga Kafé expressed satisfaction at the evening’s events. “I’m thrilled to see the smiles on the children’s faces and how happy they are by just being here. It feels good to speak with them and impress upon them their power to take charge of their destiny, and make a positive difference for themselves, their families and their country,” he said. Samuda committed to providing a traditional Sunday dinner for the Sunbeam Children’s Home, once per month, from May to December, a move lauded by Desmond Whitely, Superintendent, of the Home. “We are grateful to Kaluga for extending this treat to the boys for the rest of the year,” Whitely said. “...

World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims 2021

Colgate sponsors dental health students

Animated students of Cockburn Gardens Primary and Junior High School sing about the importance of good oral hygiene at the Colgate’s launch of Oral Health Month. The function was held at the Alfred Sangster Auditorium at the University of Technology (UTech) under the theme: ‘A lifetime of smiles begins with the first tooth.’ Tamesha Spooner, a first year Dental Hygeine student at the Unversity of Technology (UTech) is in a celebratory mood having copped one of two scholarships valued at US$1,500 at Colgate's official launch of Oral Health Month. Spooner received the award recently at the Alfred Sangster Auditorium at UTech, alongside second year student Latoya Hamil, who also received US$1,500 to cover her tuition and instruments related to the course. A reflective Spooner revealed that she was at the brink of being deregistered from school as her financial woes heightened and guarantors abandoned her. A close friend encouraged her to apply for a Colgate Scholarship, b...

Culinary Federation launches The Best Dressed Chicken Taste of Jamaica Culinary Competition and Expo

Montego Bay, Jamaica – October 2, 2015 - The Culinary Federation of Jamaica (CFJ) today launched The Best Dressed Chicken Taste of Jamaica Culinary Competition and Expo, a key event that is part of the Federation’s quest to raise the standards of culinary excellence. Dennis McIntosh, President of the Culinary Federation of Jamaica, said the Federation has been focussed on elevating the professional image of chefs. “The Taste of Jamaica has seen tremendous growth over the years and it continues to be an important platform for young chefs to refine their skills through the dynamic transfer of culinary knowledge from accomplished chefs,” McIntosh said. The President noted, “We are happy to once again welcome The Best Dressed Chicken as title sponsor. They understand our drive to discover culinary artists in Jamaica, and the importance of maintaining our standards to keep pace with our global counterparts.” Avadaugn Sinclair, Marketing Manager of The Best Dre...

Change a Life Jamaica- Hope for Ramon

JACQUELINE FRANK'S worst fears were realised the day she walked into a classroom with her son, Ramon Rankin, on his first day at primary school. Everyone froze, and the gaze of the little ones remained fixed on her son. Too frail to absorb the shock, she burst into tears. "Sometimes I cry to see the response to Ramon, and that day, it was the teacher who comforted me," reminisced Frank, as she revealed that this was the usual response from the public whenever she was on the road with Ramon. Remembering those incidents pierces her heart. Frank was worried that her son would hate school because of the treatment that was meted out to him there, but now she is assured that nothing will cause Ramon to hate school, as the youngster, who wants to be a doctor, has developed his own coping mechanisms, shrugging off the most hateful comments and maintaining his place as one of the top-10 students in his class. Dedication to learn His dedication to learn is clear, as...

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The Village where nobody lives anymore

The excitement flowed through Kino’s body, sending chills up his spine, as his heart pounded in his chest, so much that he thought it would explode. His steps quickened as he turned off the main road onto that old familiar dirt trail. Like a little boy, the 45 year old almost skipped along, as fond memories came flooding – his parents, his wife Annette, his friends – all so near. And when he thought the feeling was too much to bear, just when he thought he was going to explode, something caught his eyes. A few feet ahead, the dirt track was no more, tall shrubs and grass now replaced the well-lit path to his community. His heart stopped. The place was dark, He paused and asked, “Where am I? Is this the right place?” and when no answer came, Kino, now recovering from his disbelief decided to prod on. He parted his way through the overgrown grass, and there and then it hit him. The village was abandoned. He had reached the centre of the community and in disbelief, he closed his eyes,...

Kaluga Kafé Hosts Treat for Over 40 Old Harbour Kids

Kaluga Kafé feted boys from Sunbeam Children’s Home, and youngsters from the Spring Village Youth Development Programme, as part of their first anniversary celebrations. The youngsters were elated at the evening out at the casual diner and “chill spot” which has brought a new buzz to Old Harbour. Adrian Samuda, Managing Director, Kaluga Kafé expressed satisfaction at the evening’s events. “I’m thrilled to see the smiles on the children’s faces and how happy they are by just being here. It feels good to speak with them and impress upon them their power to take charge of their destiny, and make a positive difference for themselves, their families and their country,” he said. Samuda committed to providing a traditional Sunday dinner for the Sunbeam Children’s Home, once per month, from May to December, a move lauded by Desmond Whitely, Superintendent, of the Home. “We are grateful to Kaluga for extending this treat to the boys for the rest of the year,” Whitely said. “...

World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims 2021

The Village where nobody lives anymore

The excitement flowed through Kino’s body, sending chills up his spine, as his heart pounded in his chest, so much that he thought it would explode. His steps quickened as he turned off the main road onto that old familiar dirt trail. Like a little boy, the 45 year old almost skipped along, as fond memories came flooding – his parents, his wife Annette, his friends – all so near. And when he thought the feeling was too much to bear, just when he thought he was going to explode, something caught his eyes. A few feet ahead, the dirt track was no more, tall shrubs and grass now replaced the well-lit path to his community. His heart stopped. The place was dark, He paused and asked, “Where am I? Is this the right place?” and when no answer came, Kino, now recovering from his disbelief decided to prod on. He parted his way through the overgrown grass, and there and then it hit him. The village was abandoned. He had reached the centre of the community and in disbelief, he closed his eyes,...

Kaluga Kafé Hosts Treat for Over 40 Old Harbour Kids

Kaluga Kafé feted boys from Sunbeam Children’s Home, and youngsters from the Spring Village Youth Development Programme, as part of their first anniversary celebrations. The youngsters were elated at the evening out at the casual diner and “chill spot” which has brought a new buzz to Old Harbour. Adrian Samuda, Managing Director, Kaluga Kafé expressed satisfaction at the evening’s events. “I’m thrilled to see the smiles on the children’s faces and how happy they are by just being here. It feels good to speak with them and impress upon them their power to take charge of their destiny, and make a positive difference for themselves, their families and their country,” he said. Samuda committed to providing a traditional Sunday dinner for the Sunbeam Children’s Home, once per month, from May to December, a move lauded by Desmond Whitely, Superintendent, of the Home. “We are grateful to Kaluga for extending this treat to the boys for the rest of the year,” Whitely said. “...

World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims 2021

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