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JIIC has once again underlined its commitment to preserving the social fabric of Jamaica, by assuming the enviable position of being the title sponsor of the 2010 Poetry in Motion GOLDEN TONGUE AWARDS.
JIIC has been a leading sponsor of Poetry in Motion, a seven (7) year-old event that has showcased some of the best talent in Creative Art locally.
Now, the Golden Tongue Awards (GTA), a prelude to Poetry in Motion (PIM), appeals to younger and new poets.
Elizabeth Chung, marketing manager at JIIC, says, “JIIC supports the arts in recognition that this too is a critical part of accomplishing the social re-engineering that is required in our society. Continue reading JIIC: Committed to Authentic Jamaican Culture
 Hollywood, FL – On Thursday November 19, 2009, at the offices of the Heart Foundation of Jamaica (HFJ), Jamaicans.com owner, Xavier Murphy , presented a check for J$ 41,050 (US $500) to assist the Foundation in its fight against heart disease in Jamaica.
The donation was made possible through the generosity of the Jamaicans.com site visitors & members who donated to the annual Heart Foundation of Jamaica drive.
Mr. Paul Thompson, Medical Manager at the Foundation said, “With the rapid increase in the demand for our services and the coherent growth in our facilities and offerings, there has been an ever-increasing need for us to acquire additional equipment. This donation will go a far way in helping the Foundation to do so and in turn, increase the number of persons we are capable of screening island-wide.” Continue reading ONLINE JAMAICAN COMMUNITY DONATES TO THE HEART FOUNDATION OF JAMAICA
 Hollywood, FL November 15, 2009 – Want to know where to find the very best of Jamaica around the world without calling your travel agent, watching hundreds of travelogues, or getting on a plane? Want to learn about the best Jamaica has to offer in your town without searching all over the Internet? Now you can! Jamaicans.com, the premier website for all things Jamaican, has released the results of its “Best of Jamaica” annual survey for 2009. Continue reading BEST OF JAMAICA 2009 WORLDWIDE POLL RESULTS RELEASED!
 The University Players’ will pay tribute to the late Trevor Rhone with a staging of his award-winning comedy “Two Can Play” which will be presented for just six performances beginning Saturday October 17th and continuing through to Monday October 26 at the Philip Sherlock Centre for the Creative Arts, UWI, Mona.
Two Can Play, a work which won the award for Best Jamaican Play in 1982, features performances by 2008 Actor Boy Award nominees Nadean Rawlins and Alwyn Scott, and is directed by Brian Heap, who also won this year’s award for Best Director. The most recent University Players’ appearance by Nadean Rawlins and Alwyn Scott was in the Players’ memorable production of A. R. Gurney’s Love Letters which was presented earlier this year. Continue reading University Players’ Tribute to Trevor Rhone
 New York, NY – Thursday, October 8, 2009 Jamaica Impact, Inc., (JAMPACT) is making serious headway with the array of activities it has organized surrounding its Annual School Supplies and Toy Drive, which ends on October 31, 2009. JAMPACT will conduct another one of its community outreach on Saturday, October 10, 2009 between the hours of 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., at the office of its media partner, IRIE JAM 93.5 FM, located at 233-16A Merrick Blvd, Laurelton, NY 11422. The team will be collecting schools supplies and toys at the location, while doing live appeal on air. To conclude the two month long drive which started in September, a final outreach drive will be held on October 24 at their Brooklyn drop-off location, 262B 96th Street between Kings Highway and Clarkson Avenue.
Continue reading JAMPACT RALLIES WITH NEW PARTNERS, JAMAICANS.COM AND IRIE JAM MEDIA GROUP, FOR ITS SCHOOL SUPPLY & TOY DRIVE
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