We the staff of Jamaican Classifieds (JAMCL) would like to wish you all a happy and a blessed 2007. This year we are committed to providing you with quality service and advertisement options that will gurantee the success of your business.
Another year has past, as you reflect on a another challenging 12 months in Jamaica’s history in terms of an harsh economic climate, social conflicts, and the malaria and leptospirosis outbreaks you can decide for yourself what went right or what needs to improve for you to have self improvement, both physically and emotionally in 2007.
Those business moves you were completing last year, you can now have the courage with the assistance of an expert business consultant to take that step to achieve your financial goals.
What about that relationship shifts that you were thinking about?
Grammy award-winning superstar Michael Bolton is set to perform for the first time ever in Jamaica next month, courtesy of organizers of the 2007 Air Jamaica Jazz and Blues Festival.
Bolton’s performance in Jamaica has been a long time in the making. As a family man and a single parent of three, Jamaica was Bolton’s vacation spot of choice for years. He even learned to snorkel and received his water sport’s certification in this beautiful Caribbean country. But despite invitations from several promoters, a performance never materialized.
But come January 2007, the singer, who has sold over 53 million records worldwide and has become a towering figure in the world of music, will grace a Jamaican stage in Montego Bay at the 2007 Air Jamaica Jazz and Blues Festival. It is an event he describes as “a land mark moment because it is the tenth anniversary” of the festival.
Air Jamaica Jazz & Blues festival 2007 The Art of Music
Turn Key Productions, producers of the annual Air Jamaica Jazz & Blues festival, is giving one lucky person the opportunity to win an all-expense paid trip for two to the festival in January.
A lucky fan will be flown to Jamaica for free, along with a special someone, aboard Jamaica’s national carrier, Air Jamaica. They will then be hosted at the Holiday Inn hotel and given a three-day free pass to see the stars at the January 25-27, Air Jamaica Jazz & Blues festival.
The Cockpit Country of Jamaica, and the Threats Posed by Bauxite Mining
(Jan 1/07)
We enter the New Year with partial victories in our campaign to save the Cockpit Country, but these fall far short of what's required. At the moment, prospecting has been suspended, but recent statements made by the Government of Jamaica (GoJ) indicate that mining is a real possibility in the future, at least in some parts of the CC:
Joint second place outfit Harbour View Football Club will hope to cut Waterhouse's lead to two points with a win over depleted Portmore United at the Harbour View Mini stadium in the fifteenth round of the Wray and Nephew National Premier League tomorrow, Wednesday January 3, 2007.
Harbour View are on 25 points, the same as Reno which has an easy game against cellar dwellers Naggo Head at the Spanish town Prison Oval. Though Portmore, in fourth position on 23 points, has lost a number of key players due to football trials abroad including Jason Morrison, Demar Stewart and Rafe Wolfe, they are still in good nick as they have adequate replacement in Kevin Deerr, Carlington Smith, veteran striker Onandi Lowe whom can step up to the plate and deliver the goods, while Harbour View, playing at home can seal victory through Kevin Bryan, Greg Taylor, Lovell Palmer, and Loxley Thomas.
Kevin Bryan
India has batted themselves into a good position over South Africa on the first day of the third and final cricket test in Cape Town, South Africa this morning, January 2, 2007 local time.
At stumps Sachin Tendulkar, 28, and VVS Laxman four are the not out batsmen.
Earlier in the day India looked as if they were going to run away with the match, being at one point, 153 without loss, as Wasim Jaffer 116, and Dinesh Karthik 63 executed a good opening stand at the top of the innings. But, the Proteas picked up three valuable wickets during the day, that of Jaffer, Karthik, and Captain Rahul Dravid for 29, as the South African bowlers peg back the tourist's scoring rate.
Shaun Pollock 1-32 had South Africa's best bowling figures.
The series is tied at 1-1.
England batsmen had one of their better day in Australia this morning (January 2, 2007) local time after closing the opening day of their fifth and final test between themselves and Australia on 234-4 in Sydney, Australia.
Ian Bell top scored for the Europeans with 71, and Kevin Pietersen made 41.
When play resumes tomorrow morning local time, Andrew Flintoff 42 not out, and Paul Collinghood 25 not out will face the Aussie music.
Renowned Jamaican comedian Charles Hyatt died on Monday at his Palm Bay home in Florida, USA.
It was reported that he died of cancer.
Hyatt has been apart of the Jamaican Theatre movement for over four decades.
While on the big stage Hyatt left may an audience in stitches with his hysterical jokes and hilarious demeanor that won many fans over the years.
The start of the New Year has left the country in mourning.
Tuesday 2nd, January 2007:
According to the Constabulary Communication Network (CCN), at about 5:15 pm the 38-year-old constable (Ralston Ebanks), who is assigned to the Clarendon division, was travelling to his home in 8 West, Greater Portmore, along with his 34-year-old sister (Fernadis Ebanks-Clarke) and her one-year-old son. As Ebanks stopped at the traffic light at West Port Henderson Boulevard, a car pulled up alongside his white Toyota Mark II motor car. A gunman alighted, and shot the cop and his family.
A Wray and Nephew National Premier League game between home team Boys' Town and Westmoreland's Reno FC yesterday at the Collie Smith Drive Sports Complex
was aborted because of gun shots being fired in the community of Wilton Gardens which is near the venue.
The referee in charge of the game Kevin Thomas in his opinion ruled against continuing the match as the shots that were being fired though not inside the venue allegedly by gun man placed the players on the field at risk.
The pandemonium was shown live on National Television, as players on the field of play in fear for their lives lie flat on their stomachs.
*Australian Legends Glen McGrath, Shane Warne looking to go out in style
Sydney, Australia:
Any hope of England spoiling Australia's celebration party in the fifth and final Ashes test were quickly dashed by the English Men's day two batting collapse and Australia's solid first innings reply.
Australia will surely go for the kill tonight (local time) on day four at the Sydney ground as they have the tourists on the ropes reeling at 114-5 just 12 runs ahead of Australia, batting a second time; the home nation made 393 all out in their first innings.
I was feeling very heavy and burdened, or as some people put it, I was depressed. The weight of my sin was hanging on me and I felt that I had to do something about it. My wife suggested that I meet with our pastor, so I called him and set up an appointment.
The pastor and I sat at the table as I began to outline to him why I was certain that God was punishing me. I had committed some sins and felt that God had allowed our son to die because I had been such a sinner. I had scripture references all lined up and I fully expected him to agree with me that, yes, I was a rotten, horrible sinner and God was angry with me.
But instead of agreeing with me, he looked across the table and asked, "What, wasn't Christ's death good enough for you?"
It was wild celebration in Sydney Australia, this morning local time after Australia crushed rivals England by 10 wickets to take the fifth and final test match at the Sydney Ground, Down Under, to wrap up the series 5-0, the first white wash in over 85 years between the two teams.
England first made 291 all out, and Australia replied with 393, England in their second time at bat were skittled out for 147, and the Aussies openers Justin Langer 20, Matthew Hayden 23 cruised home with 46-0.
Australia's strike bowler Stuart Clark was named man-of-the-match
for his match figures of 5-91.
Cayman Islands – Pristine Sea Sides With Modern Ameniies
by: Terry Malone
Are you looking for a vacation by idyllic seashores? The Cayman Islands of the Caribbean should be the perfect choice. The combined magic of the Grand Cayman, the Little Cayman and the Cayman Brac are sure to work. Best of all, these havens of natural beauty are equipped with excellent facilities for a luxurious stay. You will certainly find an appropriate Cayman Island beach rental from the plethora of choices in the region.
The adversaries of the devil have launched an attack on the decent law abiding citizens of the nation, and the state and only God can save us from their wrath.
Yesterday six persons were killed in Montego Bay, St James, adding to the ills of that part of the island.
The normal person cannot see what is really happening, only Holy Ghost blood washed people will see that the corruption that is happening is sent from the gates of hell, and only prayer, and repentance can save us.
The blood letting continues, and a lot of people have given up hope, but without hope the people will perish.
Do you envision your wedding in a tropical paradise? Perhaps you see yourself exchanging vows on the warm sand beside an aquamarine sea or sailing off into the sunset with ten of your dearest friends to enjoy a wedding feast and the spectacular scenery. If such a scenario appeals to you, a Bahamas wedding can make your dream come true.
D'Angel Really Nice I can see why the big man dem a fight. If I loose a girl like dis I would a fight to the death too. If I had a girl like this I would fight to keep her.
Probably Beenie and Bounty Should fight it out as they usually do it in the old days:
Solid performances from point guard Smush Parker 23 points, center Andrew Bynum 19 points, 10 rebounds and three assists led Western Conference team Los Angeles Lakers to a 123-104 trampling of Denver Nuggets last night.
When Bryant failed to spark the 7-foot center Bynum filled the gap shooting a near perfect 8/9 from the field, as the Lakers squad shot 49% for the game, including 13/28 from the 3-point arc.
Jamaica fought back well on Day two of their Four Day Carib Beer Cricket match against the Leeward Islands in Cayon, St Kitts yesterday, January 5, 2007.
Jamaica closed on 165-3 some 231 runs behind Leeward Islands first innings total of 396.
The Leewards looked as if they were going to run away with the match starting the day on 291-4, but Jamaica struck back well taking the remaining six wickets for 105 runs.
Village shock Firehouse 1-0...lead cut to two points.
Waterhouse Football Club saw their lead in the Wray and Nephew National Premier League cut to two points after going down to a surprise 1-0 loss to Village United at their Waterhouse Mini Stadium on Sunday Janauary 7, 2007.
Creston Bernard scored the decisive goal that pushed Village to 20 points.
Waterhouse remained on 33 points, while Harbour View courtesy of a brace from Lovell Palmer and a lone strike from Greg taylor had a 3-2 win over August Town and surged to 31 points.
Patrons at the Foundation Music Showcase held at the Golf Accademey on Saturday Night 6 January 2007 were left broken when half of the major acts did not turn up.
American Soul singer Pebo Bryson was expected to be the highlight of the show.
Jamaica had to dig deep into their reserves to hold on for a draw against hosts the Leeward Islands in their Carib Beer Regional cricket match in Cayon, St Kitts yesterday.
Jamaica was set a challenging 269 runs to win on the final day of the match, and were off to a fast start, but they lost wickets in crucial periods and had to settle for a draw as they reached 185-7 when the game was called off.
The Leewards all-rounder Omari Ebanks was named man-of-the-match as he smashed an even 100 his maiden First class ton in his team's second innings.
Únited States R & B and soul singer Beyonce' Knowles has done it again, not only she's being enjoying success in the United States, but also on local soil, in 'Yardie' country where the the fans are quite hard to please with Írreplaceable' a hot track from her latest project entitled: 'B'Day.
Irreplaceable (...to the left, to the left), which is about the 'Dream girl' getting rid of a cheating mate is getting alot of airplay on radio stations and in the night clubs and dance sessions locally.
10 Tips On How To Pack Your Suitcase For Your Trip To Europe
by: Marion Kummerow
When packing for a trip to Europe you need to consider the weather, as well as the activities you are planning to participate in.
One important thing to keep in mind for all air travel (not only to Europe) is not to over-pack. Most carriers allow only 20 kilo or 45 lb if you’re traveling economy. Furthermore you want to travel as light as possible in case you have to drag your luggage around with you.
I travel for business and private reasons at least 30 times a year and here are my most important recommendations:
1. Don’t pack last minute. This will give you the chance to buy some things you need before your departure.
2. Start with the things you need for every vacation
Toiletries, underwear, socks, medicine. Always take sunscreen: As a working person you probably spend most of your time indoors and aren’t used to the sun.
Us Should Not Continue Tightening The Economic Grip On Cuba
by: Jonathon Hardcastle
The US government is one of the three countries in the world that have initiated and maintained the Cuba blockage. Specifically, only US, Israel and Uzbekistan are the rejecting the voice of the United Nations General Assembly to seize this type of trade treatment. More cases appear every year in the news regarding the US embargo consequences on the lives of millions of Cubans. Food, medicine and other important supplies are withheld from the citizens of this island due to its political history and recent communist upheaval that led Fidel Castro in power. But although the General Assembly of the United Nations approved a resolution, condemning the economic blockade that the US has applied to Cuba for more than 35 years, the situation remains almost unchanged.
Well Yesterday (Tuesday January 9, 2007) was Whitney Houston grand yard sale. From all the articles listed on the Internet the sale went well.
By all indication Houston made back the money to clear her debt. The true winners are however the persons who bought the items on the auction, because I am sure in a few months or years when Whitney becomes a star again, these items will be placed on ebay for some crazy money.
Women, do you think it's great being a natural woman, I mean having your own hair and other parts of your body?
But, there are those that do not like what they were given by God at birth, and use hair pieces, braids, human hair, tattoos, buttocks extensions, surgical enhancements to add, so to speak to their beauty.
Some of these products that women add to their bodies can so easily fool men, such as the 'wonder' bra that makes as if some members of the opposite sex feels as if she has these dynamic breasts, added to this are stuffings inside the bra, and if not is not enough, women do surgery to get those dynamic breasts.
COLUMBIA, S.C. - The body of soul singer James Brown has yet to be buried as attorneys and his children work to find a resolve the issues settled surrounding his estate, including where he will be buried.
For now, his body lies in a sealed casket in his now controlled temperture home on Beech Island, said Charles Reid, manager of the C.A. Reid Funeral Home in Augusta, Ga., which handled the services.
Brown died of heart failure Dec. 25 at age 73. His will has yet to be filed, said Mr B. Dallas, the attorney for the singer.
Jamaica beat Lee wards by five wickets in Limited Overs match
Brenton Parchment
Jamaica powered by four half centuries via Brenton Parchment 63, Chris Gayle 54, Tamar Lambert 51 not out, and Marlon Samuels 50, beat the Lee wards Islands by five wickets in yesterday's KFC cup in Canyon, St Kitts.
Lee wards islands helped by a sixth wicket partnership of 148 between the Lee wards skipper Sylvester Josephs 100, and Omari Banks 76, tallied 232-6 after their allotted 50 overs.
David Bernard Jnr. grabbed 2-20, while West Indies pace bowler Jerome Taylor bagged 2-47.
This week, Air Jamaica launches new daily flights to Barbados from JFK Airport in New York, signaling a giant step forward for travel and tourism in the Eastern Caribbean.
Bevan Springer
The new service was recently announced in the wake of the winding up of BWIA West Indies Airways and the decision by its successor, Caribbean Airlines, to drop Barbados from its non-stop New York schedule.
Reaction from the industry has been positive, but some argue that the schedule should have long been in place and others question its commercial viability.
All travelers between the U.S. and the Caribbean will be required to carry passports starting January 23, 2007, as mandated by the United States Department of Homeland Security. Under a new immigration law known as the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative, all U.S. citizens and foreign nationals, whether traveling by air or sea, must provide a passport to enter or re-enter the U.S. from both vacation and business travel.
Bush Request 21,500 more troops and 1 billion dollars
American President George Bush announced that he will be sending 21,500 more troops to IRAQ. This is estimated to cost the US goverment an additional US 1 billion dollars.
The question is will this renewed stratedgy work I really don't think so. IRAQ is now in the middle of a civil war where all the factions are fighting for power. According to the president if the US was to pull out of IRAQ the country would crumble.
Listening to CNN last night the analyst are saying that to adequately secure IRAQ would require an additional 200,000 troops.
Star of the mega hit motion picture "Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's chest" Johnny Depp was the toast of the 33rd People's Choice Award in Los Angelles, America on Tuesday night January 9, 2007.
Johnny Depp was chosen by the people as their star in three categories, consisting Most popular male star, male action star, while Depp and his co-star Keira Knightey picked up the award as On-screen matchup, and the "Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's chest" film voted as the most popular movie overall and also the most popular movie drama.
Sex Really Sells - Howard Stern $83 million stock bonus
NEW YORK - Sirius Satellite Radio Inc. paid Howard Stern an $83 million stock bonus on top of his five-year, $500 million pay package that he signed in October 2004.
Stern’s Sirius said in a statement that it paid Stern slightly more than 22 million shares of stock after exceeding a year-end subscriber goal for 2006 by more than two million.
Mi a tell u that sex really sells. This is just a reflection of society. I guess Mr Stern is making money base on the desire of people for raw sexual material.
Send some a dat money to Jamaica Mr Stern we have some debt over here we need to pay!!!
David Beckham, former England captain signed a US $250 million dollar deal which lasts for five years with US Major League soccer side Los Angeles Galaxy .
The deal with Beckham 31, formerly of star studded Real Madrid is one of a revenue building status.
The club is hoping that Beckham's presence will bring in sell out crowds at matches and that Beckhams products will bring in the cash flow.
God turned into good what you meant for evil. Genesis 50:20
Recently I read of something that happened during the Tsunami relief efforts. There was woman in a town in Thailand, whose baby died in the storm. Afterwards, she came to know the Lord, and she asked one of the workers that since now she was a Christian, did he think God would help her find her baby so she could say goodbye?
Dj Erup is expected to make a big push to the top this year after coming off 2006 with a bang.
His break away smash hit 'Seh dem a Gangsta' is still 'running de place', and with the right lyrics the more established acts will come under pressure from this determined artiste.
Erup was always itching to make it to the main stage, but wasn't given the chance but at the Guinness Sting 2006 at the JAM WORLD in Portmore he grasped it with both hands.
Tru Juice Rebel Salute 2007 will be held at Port Kiaser Sport Club St Elizabeth on, the star studed includes Buju Banton, Tony Rebel, Coco Tea, Sanchez, Wayne Wonder and more.
Living Room Lounge will be held at the Village Cafe, 20 Barbican Road, St Andrew.
Royal Saturdays is on at Fletcher's Land Square, down town. appearances from Richie Feelings, Little Richie and Maestro.
Coco Loco, in association with premier Models and Bottoms Up Clothing Store presents Saturday Fashion Frenzy at Coco Loco Bar Lounge, 5 Belmont Road, New Kingston.
Lyme Night will be held at peppers, 31 Upper Waterloo Road, kingston 10.
Easy Lyme will be held on The Deck, 14 Trafalgar Road (corner Musgrave Avenue), New Kingston.
Jamaica Cricket team went to bed last night, January 12, 2007 wondering what went wrong in the final session of their match against the Windwards Islands in Gros Islet, St Lucia yesterday.
Jamaica progressed to 171-1 at tea and was cruising at 204-2, but during the final session wickets began tumbling as Jamaica closed on 231-6, losing four wickets for 27 runs.
Jamaica Is in fact having some searious time. All those who are doing good keep doing good and pray that those who are doing bad will start doing good. The gift of life is too precious for us to be waisting it away.
The East Caribbean island of Cuba has a rich cultural heritage from which has arisen culinary traditions that are as vibrant and varied as the variety of cultures that have contributed to the development of this distinct and delicious cuisine. In addition to the ancient influence of the native peoples of Cuba, the Spaniards brought their own culinary styles, tinged by those of the Moors who held huge parts of Spain for centuries. The slaves that were brought from Africa made significant culinary and cultural contributions, with other culinary traditions being brought to the island with the French colonists fleeing uprisings in Haiti.
Party in Belize: Garifuna Settlement Day Celebration
by: Dianne Birney
On November 19th the celebrations commence to mark the arrival of the first Garifuna to Belize in 1832. The day, called Garifuna Settlement Day, is celebrated throughout the country, but especially in Dangriga, the cultural capital of Belize. There is traditional Garifuna and Belizean food, live punta music, games and Jonkunu dancers. In addition they reenact 'The Landing.'
The first port for our Royal Caribbean cruise of the western Caribbean was Labadee, Hispaniola which is actually a part of Haiti. This specific port is leased out to Royal Caribbean so only their cruiseships come here. Labadee is actually a peninsula with a few beaches. Getting to land from the cruiseship is by tender.
Today January 14, 2007 marks the cenetenial of the great earthquake that struck Kingston, Port Royal and other parts of the Island on January 14, 2007 that caused widespread damages to buildings and massive loss of lives. Though the capital felt the brunt of the 'quake' the rest of the island was not spared the wrath and fires broke out killing hundreds of people in its wake.
Baby from embryo rescued after Katrina due this month
NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana (AP) -- The baby album for Rebekah Markham's soon-to-be-born child could include something extra special: photos of officers using flat-bottomed boats to rescue her frozen ...
http://www.cnn.com/2007/HEALTH/01/03/rescued.embryo.ap/index.html
Baby from embryo rescued after Katrina due this month - CNN.com
The baby album for Rebekah Markham's soon-to-be-born child could include something extra special ... NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana (AP) -- The baby album for Rebekah Markham's soon-to-be-born child could ...
http://us.cnn.com/2007/HEALTH/01/03/rescued.embryo.ap/index.html
New York Daily News - World & National Report - Oh baby! Katrina ...
NEW ORLEANS - The baby album for Rebekah Markham's soon-to-be-born child could include something extra special: photos of officers using flat-bottomed boats to rescue the youngster's frozen embryo ...
http://www.nydailynews.com/news/wn_report/story/485541p-408796c.html
Birth Near For Embryo Rescued From Katrina
(AP) The baby album for a soon-to-be-born child could include something extra special: photos of officers using flat-bottomed boats to rescue the youngster's frozen embryo from a sweltering hospital ...
'Don't switch the fleet' - Air Jamaica technicians against change from Airbus to Boeing
Maintenance techni-cians employed by Air Jamaica say the airline should reconsider its proposal to replace its current Airbus system with 14 Boeing 737-300 airplanes, warning it would boost the loss-making airline's operating expenses...
Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) general secretary, Burchell Gibson, pointed to the recent spate of contractual offers as continued improvement in the local leagues and encouraged corporate Jamaica to continue doing their part....
http://www.jamaica-gleaner.com/gleaner/20070119/sports/sports1.html
It didn't matter to the gunmen who invaded Ryan Dunkley's yard - a tenement at 40 Maxfield Avenue in Kingston - that he was holding two of his daughters.
The heartless criminals shot him dead, endangering the lives of the two- and four-year-old girls.
The savagery of Dunkley's murder just after midday yesterday sparked more grief and anger in the volatile community that was already fuming at the destruction, by fire, of a shop and three homes along Wellington Road Wednesday night.
CONSUMERS will have to pay between three and five per cent more for chicken meat by the end of this month.
Vice-president of Poultry Operations at Jamaica Broilers, Christopher Levy, said the increase was necessary at this time as the cost of corn used in the production of livestock feed has moved from US$2.30 per bushel last year to a whopping US$4.20 and climbing.
The Jamaica Chamber of Commerce has called on the government to come clean about difficulties it is facing in hosting the International Cricket Council (ICC) Cricket World Cup 2007.
At the same time, the chamber expressed concern that the government's $6.7 billion investment in hosting 11 matches in the third largest show on earth could be unprofitable.
In a statement this week, the JCC, headed by businessman Mark Myers, also cautioned the government that the absence of an islandwide beautification project could mean "an embarrassment to the nation".
After more than 30 years of making music, legendary band Earth, Wind & Fire performs on the island for the first time at the Air Jamaica Jazz & Blues Festival to be staged next weekend in Montego Bay.
"We're very excited about visiting Jamaica... [The audience can] look forward to a great band with a great catalogue of songs coming to rock the house," said percussionist Ralph Johnson yesterday in a phone interview from Los Angeles. Johnson, who joined the band in 1972 after founder Maurice White dissolved the initial line-up, has weathered the climate of a constantly changing industry.
A woman who yesterday allegedly posed as a ward assistant and kidnapped a two-day-old baby girl from the Victoria Jubilee Hospital (VJH) in Kingston, was last night being interrogated by police.
Police say they found baby Dajahnae about four hours later at an undisclosed location in Kingston.
Detective Sergeant Jewbert Lewellyn told the Observer that the baby was taken from her father's arms. First-time dad André Fairclough had gone to the 4th floor of the hospital at about 7:30 am to visit girlfriend Kadesha Fogo and his daughter. Thirty minutes later, the fake assistant reportedly told Fairclough that she was taking Dajahnae for her shots on another floor of the hospital.
Spirit Airlines announces nonstop service to Port-au-Prince, Haiti
FORT LAUDERDALE, USA: Spirit Airlines has announced a new nonstop service from its Fort Lauderdale hub to Port-au-Prince, Haiti, beginning March 22, 2007. Spirit will initially offer service three times weekly to Port-au-Prince increasing to daily service on May 1, 2007.
Port-au-Prince will be Spirit’s 14th Caribbean destination and 31st destination overall. Spirit Airlines will serve Haiti with its fleet of new Airbus Aircraft, the youngest in the Americas.
“With the addition of Haiti to our route map, Spirit is continuing to demonstrate its commitment to providing the Caribbean with great, low fare service,” said Barry Biffle, Chief Marketing Officer of Spirit Airlines. “The nearly 250,000 Haitians living in South Florida and millions in Haiti will have a new low fare option for travel.”
Venezuela legislature to grant Chavez rule by decree
CARACAS, Venezuela (AFP): Venezuela's legislature voted unanimously to grant President Hugo Chavez the power to rule by decree for 18 months, in the initial vote on a bill Thursday.
The bill authorises Chavez to "rule by decree ... with the force of law," legislative president Cilia Flores said after a unanimous show of hands in favor.
Chavez, in power since 1999, began serving a new, six-year term a week ago, with his allies controlling Venezuela's unicameral legislature.
"We welcome the ... law, with the support of the National Assembly, which backs our leader," said Chavez, the president of the legislature.
R&B Singtress Beyonce' Knowles has taken the number one spot in the Bill Board hot 100 chart with her smash hit 'irreplaceable', (Columbia Records) from her latest Album B'Day.
she forces Akon's I Wanna love (Featuring Snoop Dogg) into second place on Billboard's latest released top ten.
This is the full text of MLK's heroic and devastatingly moving speech delivered on August 28, 1963, at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington D.C.
I am happy to join with you today in what will go down in history as the greatest demonstration for freedom in the history of our nation.
Five score years ago, a great American, in whose symbolic shadow we stand today, signed the Emancipation Proclamation. This momentous decree came as a great beacon light of hope to millions of Negro slaves who had been seared in the flames of withering injustice. It came as a joyous daybreak to end the long night of their captivity.
Harbour View and Waterhouse are dead even in the Wray and Nephew Premier League after the former edged Portmore United 1-0 at Compound last night, January 14, 2007.
Both teams are on 34 points, and only goal difference seperate the top two clubs in the nation.
Waterhouse earlier in the day were held to a 1-1 draw by Arnett Gardens at the Anthony Spauldings Sports Complex.
Arsenal came from behind to beat Barclays Premiership leaders Manchester United with two late goals at the Emirates Stadium.
Substitute Robin van Persie had cancelled out Wayne Rooney’s early first-half strike with just seven minutes left, before captain Thierry Henry powered in a stoppage-time header to seal a dramatic win for the Gunners and signal their intent to have a say in the destiny of the title and the race for automatic Champions League qualification.
Valentines Day is a very special holiday, yet it is one that many people dread more than anything. Valentines Day is about love and caring for one another and those who are alone often feel left out. There are some things that single people can do on Valentines Day to feel more loved and cherished and some things that they can do together to feel more accepted as the single person that they are. These are great because no one should be alone at this time of year.
Picture, Drama
* Babel
Bobby
The Departed
Little Children
The Queen
Actress, Drama
* Helen Mirren, "The Queen"
Penelope Cruz, "Volver"
Judi Dench, "Notes on a Scandal"
Maggie Gyllenhaal, "Sherrybaby"
Kate Winslet, "Little Children"
Actor, Drama
* Forest Whitaker, "The Last King of Scotland"
Leonardo DiCaprio, "Blood Diamond"
Leonardo DiCaprio, "The Departed"
Peter O'Toole, "Venus"
Will Smith, "The Pursuit of Happyness"
"The Signature Cobra is a luxurious cellphone encrusted with precious rocks by French jeweler Boucheron and it cost $310,000 USD. Why? The Signature Cobra is a ritzy gadget made from one pear-cut diamond, one round white diamond, two emerald eyes and 439 rubies. If you can’t afford the $310,000 model a cheaper version is available for an affordable $115,000 USD. Thanks to the discount, .5% of the world’s population can now afford it. Vertu, the luxury phone company that creates and markets the Signature Cobra, is now taking orders which are currently limited to 8, but only 26 Signature Cobras will be made for the lucky few who make that decision. (slashphone)
I wouldn't be surprised if someone in Jamaica has this phone.
“The iPhone combines three products — a revolutionary mobile phone, a widescreen iPod with touch controls, and a breakthrough Internet communications device with desktop-class email, web browsing, maps, and searching — into one small and lightweight handheld device. iPhone also introduces an entirely new user interface based on a large multi-touch display and pioneering new software, letting you control everything with just your fingers. So it ushers in an era of software power and sophistication never before seen in a mobile device, completely redefining what you can do on a mobile phone.”
JANUARY 16--Naomi Campbell, pleaded guilty to assaulting her maid with a cell phone and is facing a lawsuit brought by the former employee, who claims the supermodel injured her with a flying BlackBerry.
Ana Scolavino also alleges that, Campbell defamed her describing her as a thief.
What a gwan with Naomi, the beauty needs to get contol of herself.
From sources in the Media Naomi had originally claimed that she did not injure the woman and that Scolavino was trying to tek some money from her.
Base on this story I can't blaim the woman for filing a lawsuit, I think Naomi deserve this one.
By the way Naomi was sentenced to five days community service and ordered to attend anger management classes. Campbell was also ordered to pay Scolavino's medical bills.
If there is one stage of a woman’s life that is hard to cope up with that would be her menopausal years. As defined, menopause is a stage wherein a woman’s monthly period has stopped. Veering away from the common conception that menopause is a “disease,” people in the medical world says that menopause is nothing but a normal and expected change in any woman’s body.
Extraordinary advances have been made in the treatment of mental illness. An understanding of what causes some mental health disorders has led to greater sophistication in tailoring treatment to the underlying basis of each disorder. As a result, many mental health disorders can now be treated nearly as successfully as physical disorders.
The Alhambra is touted by many as being the best preserved example of a Moorish palace in Europe. Located in the Andalusian city of Grenada the ancient fortress is undoubtedly the city’s most famous site. The name Alhambra translates as “Red Castle” in Arabic and was described by Moorish poets as “a pearl set in emeralds”. The fortress occupies an ideal strategic defensive position flanked by a river to the north looking towards the towering Sierra Nevada. The Alhambra has had a rich and chequered history that has seen it under the rule of many and face near destruction at the hands of aggressors and natural disasters alike.
Men's Fashion Tips: Matching Mens Shoes with Suits or Pants
by: Leroy Fong
I have received many queries by readers on how to match their shoes against their other mens clothing, like suit or pants. Actually it is not as difficult as they think it is since the choices of colors for men's shoes are quite limited. Unless you have a taste for extraordinary colors, otherwise there should not be much problem coordinating dress shoes.
Carib PR Wire, NEW YORK, NY, January 19, 2007: Seats on Air Jamaica are booking fast as fans of the 2007 Air Jamaica Jazz & Blues Festival rush to ensure they catch the Grammy-winning line-up from January 23rd to the 27th in Montego Bay, Jamaica. The Festival, now celebrating its tenth anniversary, has become the biggest and best live music event in Jamaica and the Caribbean.
Erectile Dysfunction or Impotence - What Is It About?
by: Steven Harold
Impotence can also be called Erectile Dysfunction. It refers to the inability of a man to maintain an erection during sex. It can include a reduced sense of sexual excitement, which in turn leads to a loss of an erection.
A Guide to Buying a Property in the Dominican Republic
by: Les Calvert
Overview
Over the course of the past twenty years, an ever growing number of men and women from around the world have been traveling to the Dominican Republic on holiday. As a result, there has been an increase in demand for different types of real estate that can be used by people who are traveling into the country for holiday purposes.
A customer can be a person, company, or other entity that buys or exchange goods and services produced by another person, company, or other entity. So, then it is safe to say that a customer/client is someone with a need to be satisfied.
A customer is the most important person ever in a company-in person or by mail.
A customer is not dependent on us, we are dependent on him.
The customer is not an interruption of our work he is the purpose of it
We are not doing a favor by serving him; he is doing us a favor by giving us the opportunity to do so.
A customer is not someone to argue or match wits with-nobody ever won an argument with a customer
A customer is a person who brings us his want-it is our job to handle them profitably to him and to ourselves.
The truth is that we all are customers and we all change roles by serving others. Who is your customer?
The latest poll released has shown that JLP is one point ahead of the PNP and is therefore the likely candidate to win in the next general elections. Should we take these polls seriously at this time? My opinion is no, since so many times these pollsters have gotten it wrong. In addition I would warn the opposition not to run with these results and start celebrating.
But only time will tell, the PNP should however view these results as a wake up call and start putting their house in order. The Prime Minister has lost some of her popularity because of scandals upon scandal. Therefore persons will be more looking at her performance in determining whether they will go with the PNP in the next election.
Mature and industrialized nations today continue to strive for human equality, especially when it comes to women’s rights. In general, women are the voice which calms the fighting spirit of man. I believe that women who are elected to office bring new perspectives to issues and are more inclined to collaborate effectively with their counterparts. I often wonder if this is one of the reasons for the civilized manner in which modern countries enjoy. It is a sense of balance and fairness that allows people to determine their own fate.
The Minimum wage will be increased, can we afford it?
The Minimum wage will be increased by Next Week Monday.
Before
After
Per Week
$2,800.00
$3,200.00
Per hour
$70.00
$80.00
Security Guards
Per Week
$4,140.00
$4,700.00
Per hour
$103.50
$117.50
Laundry allowance
$22
Firearm licenses allowance
$25
Dog handlers' allowance
$17
Life Insurance
$1.2 million
$1.5 million
Increases in the minimum wage is
always a touchy topic since there are two competing factors that must always be
considered.
Can
the employers afford an increase in minimum wage
The
satisfaction of the employees
Although the satisfaction of employees is always a concern
and may be a premise to swing public opinion in an election year, the ability
to pay their wage bill should be placed at a high priority. This
is the case since an increase in employers wage bills may result in some
persons loosing their jobs.
To establish consensus the government should consult with
all parties and come up with a balance that is to the benefit of all the
players involve.
Daily inspiration helps us to stay focused on God's love, no matter what else is going on in our daily lives. In today's world there is such a high level of challenge and rapid change happening for most of us, that it has become even more important to find a way to stay connected with our hearts, and with our inner connection with spirit.
A borrower has certain responsibilities to take care of, once a loan is negotiated. In order to keep your loan in good standing, it is important to fulfill all your obligations. A lapse in making a single payment indicates delinquency. You could get into the default record if you continue to ignore your loan repayments. If you face any trouble in arranging funds for paying back your student loan, you need to contact the organization that provided the loan. There are chances that you may qualify for forbearance, deferment or any other form of payment relief.
*American Tennis Star destroys Russia's World number one player in straight sets
American Tennis Star Serena Williams, sent shock waves through women's tennis last night Jamaica time with a comprehensive 6-1, 6-2 victory over Russian World number one Maria Sharapova in the final of the Australian Open.
Williams who took only 63 minutes to finish off the match now has won her third Australian Open title and her eight Grand Slam overall.
Reinfection from Malaria possible-Ministry of Health
The Ministry of Health is advising the public that persons who have contracted the Malaria disease in recent time, can become reinfected if they don't take the necessary precautions.
Unlike communicable diseases such as measles and chicken pox where the infected persons has some form of immunity after 'catching' the disease; malaria has different strains of the disease and can affect the same person on numerous occasions.
Kingston, Jamaica:
After 118 persons were murdered in first 24 days of the new year the Security forces in Jamaica were scuffling for solutions for the endemic crime problem.
A staggering ten persons were murdered last Wednesday including five in one incident in Montego Bay that made even the sternest of Police Officers flinch in their denim suits.
As after slaughtering the five men, the killers 'beheaded' one of the victims and dumped the head of the male at the headquarters of the St James Police Division.
This was a direct statement to the Police that the criminal elements will not let up and their criminal activities and aren't afraid of the cops.
A top level meeting between the Security Forces, Government and other stake holders didn't slow the murder rate.
*Swiss tennis star chasing history with tenth Grand Slam
World Number One player Roger Federer stake another claim to be called the greatest tennis player of all time when he beat Fernando Gonzalez in straight sets: 7-6 (7/2) 6-4 6-4 in Melbourne to draw level with Bill Tilden in fifth place on the all-time list in the Australian Open final last night Jamaica time.
For centuries people have debated whether leaders are born or made. Several decades ago researchers started trying to answer the question. The debate goes on, even though we know the answer.
It turns out to be a little of both. Leaders are sort of born and they're always made. Knowing the details will help you develop effective leaders for your company.
Leaders are Sort of Born
It seems like there's only one thing that a person needs to actually be born with in order to be a leader later in life. That's intelligence. A leader needs to be smart enough.
Just days after Montego Bay gangsters embarassed the Police Force by dumping the head of a gunshot victim at the Area One Headquarters in Montego Bay, lawmen in the Tourist Capitol of Jamaica with the asistance of the military, gun down five men whom is believed to be apart of a notorious gang in the parish.
Aiming to save money on our credit cards should be something that we all should be doing. This can be done by switching your credit card to one that has a 0% interest free offer on balance transfers and purchases, or simply playing a credit card game such as “stoozing”. The term stoozing is used to describe the practice of using the credit limit you receive on a credit card to make money by transferring the balance to high interest savings account.
In a day many would have been hard pressed to predict, the government has lifted a ban on silicone breast implants. In a word, they are back and here is the scoop.
Silicone Breast Implants Are Back
Silicone implants were first used for breast augmentation and reconstruction in 1962. The implants were extremely popular, but concern slowly started to develop regarding the health risks associated with them.
The Food and Drug Administration requires all medical products be safe before they can be used with the general public. This standard, however, was not in effect in 1962 when silicone implants came onto the market. The companies making the implants argued against regulation, but serious health risks associated with silicone exposure when implants ruptured ultimately led to the FDA stepping in and eventually banning their use.
Just in case you thought the route to sexual bliss was straightforward, here's a list of things to avoid. They're all pretty much guaranteed passion killers for a woman - and if your check list contains more than ten of these, you've got some serious work to do on your sexual etiquette!
1 Going straight for the naughty bits
You've got to be sensitive to the fact that a woman is more likely to be irritated than aroused when a man dives for her breasts and vulva after a few minutes' perfunctory kissing. While you might get to feel the goods, you're not going to be invited back.
2 Not knowing how to kiss sensitively
Passionate or sensitive, firm or gentle, good kissing is an art form which lubricates the wheels of sex and gets everyone in the mood for more intimacy. Learn how to kiss, and do it well. That doesn't mean sticking your tongue in her mouth and wiggling it around like you're trying to floss her teeth.
3 Being too rough when you touch her erogenous zones
Men like a firmer touch than women, especially when it comes to our penises. So if you touch her clitoris with as much force as you apply to your penis when you masturbate, she's most likely to howl with pain - and then kick you out of bed. Remember: the clitoris has twice as many nerve endings as the penis, in a much smaller area. Treat it with respect. It's the only organ in the human body that has no function other than to provide pleasure.
Actress - Singer Brandy was sued on Tuesday by the parents of the woman who was killed in the December 30 accident. Is this lawsuit justifiable and are the parents trying to cash in on their daughter's death?
The US$50 Million requested by the parents has certainly raised some red flags.
I hope the Judge will act justly in this case. JAMCL will follow the case as it progresses.
Sandy is an exciting young lady in her early twenties and she loves whenever Valentine's Day comes around as she gets all her heart desire.
She said the perfect gift her boyfriend can buy for her is a sexy red lingerie and a gift basket.'I want a nice sexy lingerie and a gift basket for Valentines. I must have champagne, peanuts, chocolates, little stuffs like that," a smiling Sandy told JAMCL.
