Positive Song of The Day: "Lady"

posted by Focused on December 11, 2011 @ 10:49 am in ARTS

Ladies, today's Positive Song of The Day is for you! Here is Singing Melody's "Lady" Much love!

New MoBay call center to create 1000 jobs

posted by Focused on December 8, 2011 @ 4:32 pm in MEDIA

According to an article in today's Jamaica Observer, the Convergys Corporation will open its first call center in Jamaica next year. The call center will be located in Montego Bay and will employ 1000 people. Please read the article here.

How an election atmosphere should be

posted by Focused on December 8, 2011 @ 3:20 pm in MEDIA

Today's Gleaner published a refreshing article about an initiative by residents of the Maverley community in St-Andrew. JLP and PNP supporters from the community organized a football match in which they faced each other. According to the article, the atmosphere was peaceful. Please read the article

Positive Song of The Day: "Silent river runs deep"

posted by Focused on December 8, 2011 @ 1:19 pm in ARTS

Today's Positive Song of The Day comes from the talented Judy Mowatt. Here is "Silent river runs deep".    Jamaican music runs deep!

Jamaican footballers playing in Vietnam

posted by Focused on December 7, 2011 @ 8:18 am in SPORTS

Jamaica has exported many footballers to various professional leagues across Europe and North America for years. Add a new market to that list. Were you aware of the fact that there are Jamaican footballers having a strong impact with their teams in Vietnam? Among them is Kingston's Andre Fagan. He

Wolmers Boys mentorship program

posted by Focused on December 7, 2011 @ 7:53 am in MEDIA

An uplifting report was published by the Gleaner today. It highlights a mentorship program taking place at Wolmers Boys School. 1W form students between the ages of 11-13 receive the tutoring of past Wolmers students Douglas Orane and Gavin Watkis. Through this program, the boys are taught how to develop

An example of dignity

posted by Focused on December 6, 2011 @ 5:44 pm in INSPIRATIONAL

It's hard to think of a living public figure who embodies the word "dignity" more than Nelson Mandela. How many people can spend 27 years in prison and not carry an ounce of bitterness upon their release? His story is so inspiring. Here is a video of his inaugural address in 1994

Jamaican Government to make it easier for exporters to conduct business

posted by Focused on December 6, 2011 @ 5:23 pm in MEDIA

I came across some good news while browsing Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO)'s website. An article reported that the Jamaican Government plans to implement measures that will facilitate business for Jamaican exporters. Please read the article here.   Any move that facilitates business is a

Redeveloping downtown Kingston

posted by Focused on December 6, 2011 @ 5:06 pm in MEDIA

Downtown Kingston's redevelopment was discussed in today's Gleaner. Architect Al Edwards expressed his views on the matter. Please read the article here to learn more about his interesting ideas.

Positive Song of The Day: "Hello Mama Africa"

posted by Focused on December 6, 2011 @ 4:47 pm in ARTS

The late Garnett Silk is a timeless artiste. "Hello Mama Africa", one of his biggest hits worldwide, is today's Positive Song of The Day. Positive vibes live on!