February Countdown!

[wandaweberg]

Marielle! Welcome!

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Marielle</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> </div></div>

Good to see a "new" poster on here!! Your countdown is close!!

[wandaweberg]

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oops forgot to put in the date

[Marielle]

Re: Marielle! Welcome!

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: WandabeinJa</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Marielle</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> </div></div>

Good to see a "new" poster on here!! Your countdown is close!! </div></div>


Thanks for the welcome!

Yes, countdown is close...............
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last time I was there was august 2005 and the time before that 1993................
can only manage a week this time, but hey! who's complaining?? [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/cool.gif[/img]

[Nanook]

Re: Marielle! Welcome!

Hey Marielle! [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/wavey.gif[/img] Welcome to Jamaicans.com!


Happy trip planning and you are more than welcome to come here and yak with us whenever you should feel a need for a Jamaica fix or just to chat.

Oh...and we love pictures!

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[Marielle]

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Thanks again for the welcome. Do like to come here and read about Jamaica, AND check out the photos! I'll see what I can post from my last trip (when I get the hang of it.........)

but I got some info yesterday, which brought a smile to my face, so for all you going to jamaica in february, and who don't have this info yet...........

[Marielle]

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Jamaica's Prime Minister Announces February Reggae Month Schedule


Prime Minister Bruce Golding announced yesterday that Jamaicans, will for the first time this year observe the month of February as Reggae Month to highlight the impact of the musical genre on the country's social, cultural and economic development. The Prime Minister also announced that he had written to Governor-General Sir Kenneth Hall requesting him to issue an official proclamation declaring February Reggae Month in perpetuity.

Prime Minister Bruce Golding who spoke at a Press Launch at Jamaica House hosted by the Minister of Information & Culture, Olivia 'Babsy' Grange, said a month of activity was necessary in order to sharpen the focus and draw the attention of the world to this powerful asset that is wholly Jamaican.

Mr. Golding said in addition to being a part of our culture, reggae music has been used by Jamaicans as a means of expression and to communicate our experiences, trials and successes, as well as our joys and sorrows. He said the music has also been used to declare our position against oppression and suffering and to tell of our hopes, with the love as the underlying constant. He said this aspect of the music was the reason it had been embraced by people from around the world, but that Jamaicans felt no jealousy as, reggae will always remain Jamaica and Jamaica will always remain reggae.
(Reprinted from the Jamaica Information Service)

There are a number of activities planned to celebrate Reggae Month in Jamaica. Listed below are the major ones.

February 1 – Bob Marley Photographic Exhibition at the Bob Marley Museum.
February 4-6 – Africa Unite – Smile Jamaica Youth Symposium at Liberty Hall
February 5– Annual Bob Marley Lecture at UWI Mona Campus
February 6 – Premier of Africa Unite - Bob Marley 60th anniversary concert in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, at Carib Cinema
February 7-9 – African Film Festival at Bob Marley Museum
February 13 – 2nd Annual Irie FM Reggae Music Awards, live on radio
February 14 – Making of Music Tour – Tuff Gong studios, Kingston
February 15 – The Bob Marley Creative Expressions Day
February 18-24 – Global Reggae Conference hosted by
the UWI Reggae Studies Unit
February 20 – Gala opening of Reggae Film Festival
February 21– Reggae Film Festival continues
February 21 – Reggae Academy Awards Opening night reception and showcase.
February 22
• Reggae Film Festival special screening at UWI
• Reggae Academy Awards panels/conferences
• Reggae Academy artistes showcase
• Final night Reggae Film Festival and Awards at Courtleigh auditorium, Kingston
February 23 – Africa Unite – Smile Jamaica Concert, James Bond Beach, Oracabessa
February 24 – Reggae Academy Awards, National Indoor Sports Centre, Kingston
February 29 – Presentation of Irie FM Awards, Kingston
February 29 – Reggae Film Festival at Island Village in Ocho Rios.

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http://www.reggaefestivalguide.com

[wandaweberg]

Re: Marielle! Welcome!

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Marielle</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
Jamaica's Prime Minister Announces February Reggae Month Schedule


Prime Minister Bruce Golding announced yesterday that Jamaicans, will for the first time this year observe the month of February as Reggae Month to highlight the impact of the musical genre on the country's social, cultural and economic development. The Prime Minister also announced that he had written to Governor-General Sir Kenneth Hall requesting him to issue an official proclamation declaring February Reggae Month in perpetuity.

Prime Minister Bruce Golding who spoke at a Press Launch at Jamaica House hosted by the Minister of Information & Culture, Olivia 'Babsy' Grange, said a month of activity was necessary in order to sharpen the focus and draw the attention of the world to this powerful asset that is wholly Jamaican.

Mr. Golding said in addition to being a part of our culture, reggae music has been used by Jamaicans as a means of expression and to communicate our experiences, trials and successes, as well as our joys and sorrows. He said the music has also been used to declare our position against oppression and suffering and to tell of our hopes, with the love as the underlying constant. He said this aspect of the music was the reason it had been embraced by people from around the world, but that Jamaicans felt no jealousy as, reggae will always remain Jamaica and Jamaica will always remain reggae.
(Reprinted from the Jamaica Information Service)

There are a number of activities planned to celebrate Reggae Month in Jamaica. Listed below are the major ones.

February 1 – Bob Marley Photographic Exhibition at the Bob Marley Museum.
February 4-6 – Africa Unite – Smile Jamaica Youth Symposium at Liberty Hall
February 5– Annual Bob Marley Lecture at UWI Mona Campus
February 6 – Premier of Africa Unite - Bob Marley 60th anniversary concert in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, at Carib Cinema
February 7-9 – African Film Festival at Bob Marley Museum
February 13 – 2nd Annual Irie FM Reggae Music Awards, live on radio
February 14 – Making of Music Tour – Tuff Gong studios, Kingston
February 15 – The Bob Marley Creative Expressions Day
February 18-24 – Global Reggae Conference hosted by
the UWI Reggae Studies Unit
February 20 – Gala opening of Reggae Film Festival
February 21– Reggae Film Festival continues
February 21 – Reggae Academy Awards Opening night reception and showcase.
February 22
• Reggae Film Festival special screening at UWI
• Reggae Academy Awards panels/conferences
• Reggae Academy artistes showcase
• Final night Reggae Film Festival and Awards at Courtleigh auditorium, Kingston
February 23 – Africa Unite – Smile Jamaica Concert, James Bond Beach, Oracabessa
February 24 – Reggae Academy Awards, National Indoor Sports Centre, Kingston
February 29 – Presentation of Irie FM Awards, Kingston
February 29 – Reggae Film Festival at Island Village in Ocho Rios.

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http://www.reggaefestivalguide.com </div></div>


EX-cellent! Thanks for posting this!

[Scuba Steve]

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[img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/breakdance.gif[/img] 19 more sleeps [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/70384-praying.gif[/img]

[DiamondDave]

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11

[jaith]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: jaith</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> </div></div>


less than a month now... [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/bannana_purple.gif[/img] [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/bannana_purple.gif[/img] [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/bannana_purple.gif[/img]

[DiamondDave]

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[paradiseplease88]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: paradiseplease88</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> </div></div>

It's getting closer!!! [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/bannana_purple.gif[/img] [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/bannana_purple.gif[/img] [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/bannana_purple.gif[/img]

[wandaweberg]

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[Bizzy]

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[R00TS]

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3 days!