
Results 1 - 20 of 100 in Jamaica, IA
Sister of Betty Spies dies on May 7
... Sue (Gene) Heimerman and Shawn (Chriss) Barck, both of Perry; three grandchildren, Jessi (Jason) Lawrence of Jamaica, Ia., Quentin Martin (fiancee Allison Vuong) of West Des Moines, Eric Heimerman (special friend Micaela Zagar) of Perry; two ... Comment?
Trail Event: North Loop Grand Opening Planned
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... Events are planned for June 1st at the Perry Trailhead in downtown Perry. The section of trail links Dawson to Jamaica and Jamaica to Herndon, and completes the 33 miles of the north loop. The 72 mile loop of the trail is the longest paved loop ... Comment?
Iowa farmers' corn planting progress slowest since 1993
... s below normal. Weekly rain totals varied from only 0.02 inches at Hamburg in far southwest Iowa to 2.58 inches near Jamaica in Guthrie County. The statewide average precipitation was 0.72 inches while normal for the week is 1.00 inches. Comment?
North Jersey's Dub Caps bringing traditional reggae riddims to Hoboken
... And we're still going to do some dub." "Basically, we're a rub-a-dub band, which is a style of reggae from back in Jamaica," McKay explained. "We'll take classic riddims and add our own vibe to them. We take an original version of a song and then ... Comment?
May 10-12 comedy shows benefit Jamaican mission and clinic
... ) will be featured. The tour benefits the Bunkers Hill mission and medical clinic in a small farming community in Jamaica, established by Linnette Bonner Davis. Although Taylor felt comfortable on stage, he didn't get serious about comedy until ... Comment?
Many J'cans say ... No to Kartel's book in schools
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Dr Carolyn Cooper's article 'Vybz Kartel's Book for CXC', published last month, has been criticised by some Jamaicans, who say the incarcerated deejay's book has no place in the classroom. Comment?
Jamaican jerk at Jerk Mon Grill.
... oxtails that are stewed with lima beans and slow cooked till the meat melts in your mouth. And the national dish of Jamaica; ackee and saltfish sauteed with peppers and onions. Each entree is served with rice and peas or white rice, and cabbage or ... Comment?
Expectant T&T off for 4-day semis
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T&T's senior cricketers will leave these shores this morning for Jamaica, where they will be looking to regain pride after some indifferent performances recently. Comment?
Changing dirty diapers on Earth Day
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... It would be bad enough for our own consumption. Why are we selling our children's future to foreigners? Soon, Jamaica will be the land of dead wood and no water. Then there's the threat of mining in Cockpit Country, the heartland of Jamaica. It's ... Comment?
Miss Universe Jamaica make-over
DIMITRIS Kosvogiannis, franchise holder of the annual Miss Universe Jamaica pageant, is adding some touches to this year's staging. 1 comment
Q&A: Bob Marley Producer Chris Blackwell on the 40th Anniversary of 'Catch a Fire'
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... there's a whole new wave of artists, songwriters, actors, musicians. There's a really creative new wave emerging in Jamaica right now. Can you give some examples? There's a guy called Chronixx I think is really great. There's a band called the ... Comment?
Calendar: Sunday, April 21, 2013
Worship on the water will be followed by omelet specials with complimentary champagne and music starting at noon. Comment?
Lee Fields, Lee 'Scratch' Perry, Dr. Lonnie Smith, Los Amigos Invisibles bring home Soul'd...
Dr. Lonnie Smith makes people happy. There is joy in the way he plays the Hammond B-3 organ, so there is also joy in the sounds he coaxes from the instrument. Comment?
First WATA/Nuttall 5K set for May 11
... the hospital. WATA will provide refreshments to refuel runners along the way. "The private health-care facilities in Jamaica continue to play an integral role in meeting the high expectations of our very discerning Jamaican public. As a result, ... Comment?
Liguanea Art Festival - A decade of celebration of Jamaican creativity
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... Liguanea Art Festival gets under way. In its 10th year, the art festival is a confluence of artists from across Jamaica and abroad, and patrons get a chance to give a 'face' to their favourite artwork. "It (the genesis) started out with a ... Comment?
Unlikely stars - Jamaicans become hugely popular on YouTube
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... popular Jamaican YouTube star. Blogging, though slow in coming, has long moved out of its struggling early stages in Jamaica as more and more persons begin to grasp its scope and level of integration in more developed countries. A video blog (vlog) ... Comment?
Living in Windsor Terrace I rarely venture into the Slope, that was until last week. Comment?
Vybz Kartel's book for CXC
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... you do not enjoy this book. I hope it disturbs you. I hope after reading you realise there is something wrong with Jamaica that needs to be fixed. I hope you will never look at a ghetto person the same again." Cynics have been asking if Kartel ... Comment?
Living in Windsor Terrace I rarely venture into the Slope, that was until last week. Comment?
Pulse hosts reception for Jeneil Williams
... achievers. "These events to celebrate Jeneil, recognise her outstanding body of work, as well as her contribution to Jamaica and Jamaicans everywhere. This is no different from what we did to celebrate the success of others before her, starting with ... Comment?