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“In 1991, we also started the work on the creation of a deaf village which was opened in 2001. Our view is that the sharing of the gospel has to be done in a holistic way that caters to the needs of real people operating and living in a real world”

Teachers use sign language to interact with and instruct students at the Caribbean Christian Centre for the Deaf, Knockpatrick campus in Manchester. via Jamaica Gleaner

Published: February 09. 2008 12:30AM - Last updated: February 09. 2008 12:43AM While the kids are making plans to tear it up for spring break, you're just dreaming of a quiet beach, a deep chair in the sand and ... via St. Cloud Times

“He does whatever needs to be done, from helping the organizers set up, to staying throughout the event until clean up is complete. Juan also sets up and removes barricades for parades to assist the police and street departments.”

CUERO "I just love waking up every day and helping people," a modest and surprised Juan Echavarria said Thursday night after the city of Cuero honored him for his contributions to the community. via Victoria Advocate

“How are people going to feel 36 years from now when they hear your name again?”

Airport embarks on noise study Sitting on his screened back porch, Kevin Claney seemed to barely notice the helicopter, large commercial planes and small 'Painful' budget-cut process starts A preliminary ... via Gainesville.com

“We want no battyman [gay] funeral here. Leave or else we're going to kill you. We don't want no battyman buried here in Mandeville.”

Last week, in the Jamaican town of Mandeville, three gay men were attacked in their home by an angry mob of approximately 20 people who had threatened them with violence days before if they did not leave the ... via QTMagazine

“You can accomplish much if you don't care who gets the credit.”

Today is Wednesday, Feb. 6, the 37th day of 2008 with 329 to follow. The moon is waning. via Political Gateway

Monday, February 4, 2008; Posted: 3:11 PM - by BWW News Desk Darren Lee Cole presents the Off-Broadway premiere of NAACP Award-winning playwright and actor Debra Ehrhardt's Jamaica , Farewell , based on her ... via BroadwayWorld.com Featured Content

“It is clear that a successful substance use and abuse prevention and treatment program would have a positive impact on cross-cutting areas such as crime, violence and HIV/AIDS.”

Main Category: HIV / AIDS Also Included In: Alcohol / Addiction / Illegal Drugs Article Date: 01 Feb 2008 Jamaica's National Council on Drug Abuse is partnering with local faith-based and nongovernmental ... via MediLexicon

“Gays and lesbians in Jamaica face violence at home, in public, even in a house of worship, and official silence encourages the spread of hate.”

A homophobic mob attack in Jamaica that left one man severely injured and another missing and feared dead shows yet again that authorities must take urgent action against violence and hatred, Human Rights Watch ... via Humans Rights Watch

“It is clear that a successful substance use and abuse prevention and treatment program would have a positive impact on cross-cutting areas such as crime, violence and HIV/AIDS.”

Main Category: HIV / AIDS Also Included In: Alcohol / Addiction / Illegal Drugs Article Date: 01 Feb 2008 Jamaica's National Council on Drug Abuse is partnering with local faith-based and nongovernmental ... via MediLexicon

Special to The T&D Dr. Richard Beckford, director of the South Carolina State University Concert Choir, will present an organ concert at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. via The Times and Democrat

“I can't be seen on Television Jamaica (TVJ) by the Jamaicans and I am not looking good.”

The first lady of soul, the multi-Grammy Award winning Anita Baker, was all the rage at the scenic Aqueduct at Rose Hall, in Montego Bay, on Thursday, as she stole the spotlight on the opening night of 2008 Air ... via Jamaica Gleaner

KINGSTON, Jamaica : Jamaican authorities planned to conduct an autopsy on a German tourist who died while swimming off the north coast resort of Negril, police said Monday. via International Herald Tribune

A district constable who was attached to the St. James Police Division was yesterday sentenced to 30 days in prison for possession of ganja, in the Montego Bay Resident Magistrate's Court. via Jamaica Gleaner

“That is what we are establishing at the Office of the Prime Minister, through the development council, where any difficulty that confronts business will be brought there with all (of) the key players that can make decisions and get them made”

Government is pursuing several initiatives aimed at facilitating growth within the local business sector, particularly among micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises . via Jamaica Gleaner

“With artistes like an Anita Baker and Diana Ross, and their requirements, it is costing a lot more for the production aspect of the show.”

As hoteliers, ground handlers, restaurants and vendors gear up for the Air Jamaica Jazz and Blues Festival, organisers, Turn Key Productions, are estimating that an average of $1 billion will circulate within ... via Jamaica Gleaner

In Jamaica I met a woman I will never forget. Her name is Beverly Montague, and she taught me everything I ever need to know about being blessed. via Ellwood City Ledger

“We're only getting probably 25 to 30 percent of the victims to come forward. The rest are too embarrassed to report the scam”

Instead of receiving a tip one day last August, a taxi driver had a tip for police. via Home News Tribune