Jamaican actor, Paul Campbell and director, Adrian Allen, were guests and seminar conductors at the 2009 Belize International Film Festival July 23-28, 2009 taking place through August 2, 2009 at the Bliss Institute in Belize City. They were also there to promote their upcoming film, The Heart of Summer”. The festival’s aim is to expose the work of filmmakers from the region including Belize, Central America, Mexico, Peru as well as Canada and the USA, and is coordinated by Suzette Zayden of NICH Belize (National Institute of Culture and History).
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Hitting centre stage at about 9 p.m. with just several hundred fans strewn around the spacious Catherine Hall Entertainment Centre, the lyrical Mackie Conscious performed as though there was a full house before him, introducing each song with the appropriate social commentary before belting out the supporting lyrics.
The Miss Earth winner serves as the spokesperson for the Miss Earth Foundation, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and other environmental organizations. About ninety (90) contestants from different countries and territories are expected to compete in the event. At the conclusion of the competition, outgoing titleholder Miss Earth 2008, Karla Henry of the Philippines will crown her successor.
The journey over the last 47 years, while marked with victories, has also been beset with challenges – challenges that have remained with us throughout the years; and exacerbated by the current global economic crisis. I however urge our people, to not be discouraged by the problems that prevail – because, while they are tremendous, they are not insurmountable. We must not allow the problems to mask our successes – successes that have earned us world-wide acclaim. Our athletes, musicians and artists, continue to ‘shine’ and do us proud. While our island stands as one of the most beautiful in the world; attracting many tourists, year after year.
Forty-seven years ago our founding fathers charged us to “go into the world [and] stand on our own feet and make our own way forward by hard work and discipline.” Our global reach has been made possible by Jamaicans who continue to make their mark and leave a legacy in many spheres of the international arena. Persons like our athletes with their record-breaking achievements, musicians such as Bob Marley who gave us the ‘song of the 20th Century’, artisans, diplomats, academicians and other Jamaicans in the Diaspora.
Jamaicans are outstanding as a people. We have captured international acclaim through our indomitable spirit as we attain a level of success of which no other nation of our size can boast. The winning spirit of our people is evident in the remarkable performance of the likes of Usain Bolt who rocked the world at the 2008 Olympics, Winston ‘Burning Spear’ Rodney who copped the award for this year’s Best Reggae Album at the 2009 Grammy Awards. |
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Western Bureau: While he was not given one of the coveted primetime slots like his Montego Bay colleagues Jah Cure and Queen Ifrica, singer Mackie Conscious made his presence felt with a dazzling performance on Saturday’s International Night Two at Reggae Sumfest.
KINGSTON, Jamaica – July 27, 2009 – Miss Earth Jamaica organizers announced today that by August 28, 2009 they will announce the result of the selection of a representative for Jamaica at the ninth edition of Miss Earth competition which takes place in Manilia, Philippines from October 18thru November 8,2009.
Forty-seven (47) years ago, Jamaica attained one of the most singular achievements that any country could boast – its independence. At that time, such an accomplishment was met with much excitement and high expectations. Expectations of taking hold of the ‘steering wheel’ and charting our own course, to greater advancement for our nation and people. 
THEME: “I Believe” – With so many Jamaicans living away from their homeland, one thing is certain, Jamaica’s Independence Day will be celebrated in almost every corner of the world. I greet you warmly as you join in commemorating the 47th anniversary of Jamaica’s Independence.
As we celebrate our 47th year of Independence, it is the time to reflect on where we have reached as a nation. We have so much of which to be proud and must be careful to maintain the tradition of excellence demonstrated by our people in every stratum of society and across every field of vocation.