Embassy of Jamaica, Washington, DC

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In presenting the award at Grenada’s 34th anniversary of independence reception at the Organization of American States (OAS) Hall of the Americas on Thursday, February 7th in Washington, DC, Grenada’s Ambassador to the US and Dean of the Caribbean Diplomatic Corp, Dennis Antoine, said the award is presented to Air Jamaica in recognition of the airline’s outstanding contribution, sustained commitment and collaboration on initiatives to benefit Grenada and the Caribbean.

Air Jamaica Receives Grenada’s Awards

Sunday, March 9th, 2008

In presenting the award at Grenada’s 34th anniversary of independence reception at the Organization of American States (OAS) Hall of the Americas on Thursday, February 7th in Washington, DC, Grenada’s Ambassador to the US and Dean of the Caribbean Diplomatic Corp, Dennis Antoine, said the award is presented to Air Jamaica in recognition of the airline’s outstanding contribution, sustained commitment and collaboration on initiatives to benefit Grenada and the Caribbean.

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The global impact of Rastafarianism and the attendant influence of the Jamaican culture were on in Washington, DC, with the opening of the Rasta Marketplace on Saturday,February 23rd, at Washington's historic Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of Natural History (NMNH).

Smithsonian Institution Highlights Rastafarian Culture

Sunday, March 9th, 2008

The global impact of Rastafarianism and the attendant influence of the Jamaican culture were on in Washington, DC, with the opening of the Rasta Marketplace on Saturday,February 23rd, at Washington's historic Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of Natural History (NMNH).

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Jamaican-born missionary and evangelist Elsada Duncan on January 15, 2008 became one of the first centenarians of the City of Milton/Alpharetta, an upscale suburb of Atlanta, Georgia.

One hundred, not out: Jamaican in
Atlanta latest centenariane

Sunday, March 9th, 2008

Jamaican-born missionary and evangelist Elsada Duncan on January 15, 2008 became one of the first centenarians of the City of Milton/Alpharetta, an upscale suburb of Atlanta, Georgia.

Elsada Miriam Duncan was born in Brainerd, St. Mary, Jamaica, on January 15, 1908 to local farmers, Charles and Grace-Ann Pinnock-Duncan. The 7th and middle child of 13, she has outlived all her siblings. .

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Jamaican Ambassador -designate to the United States, Anthony Johnson (at right) greets Minister of Mining and Energy, the Hon. Clive Mullings (at centre) as he paid a courtesy call on the Ambassador-designate at the Jamaican Embassy in Washington on Monday 3 March 2008. Looking on at far right is Mrs. Sharon Miller, Deputy Chief of Mission.

Jamaican Ambassador -designate to the United States, Anthony Johnson greets Minister of Mining and Energy, the Hon. Clive Mullings

Sunday, March 9th, 2008

Jamaican Ambassador -designate to the United States, Anthony Johnson (at right) greets Minister of Mining and Energy, the Hon. Clive Mullings (at centre) as he paid a courtesy call on the Ambassador-designate at the Jamaican Embassy in Washington on Monday 3 March 2008. Looking on at far right is Mrs. Sharon Miller, Deputy Chief of Mission.

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