Agro-industrial products and the use of alternative energy sources dominated the recent staging of the JPS Central Region Science and Technology Expo, which saw 20 schools participating with a total of 26 displays.  The event, which took place at the Golf View Hotel, was held in collaboration with the Scientific Research Council and the Association of Science Teachers of Jamaica, and drew the admiration of onlookers and judges alike.

Chief Judge at the expo, Dr. Cliff Riley, whose is the Facility Coordinator for Graduate Studies at the University of Technology, noted that, “Jamaica has a bright and promising future in Science and Technology, the high quality products, models and experiments presented at the 2010 Central JPS Science Expo, is an indication of the talent, intelligence and problem solving approach of our young scientists”.

This year, Garvey Maceo Comprehensive High School made their mark, as their young scientists carted off multiple prizes for their

In an effort to showcase the talent of Manchester’s youth, while educating them about our history, the National Council for Youth Development (NCYD) in collaboration with the Rotaract Club of Mandeville staged “Culture in the Park”, on Saturday, February 20 at the Cecil Charlton Park in Mandeville.

During the event, Mutabaruka was honoured for continuously promoting “Black Awareness” and restoring “Black Pride” among our people. 

A tribute sent by Yasus Afari and read by Steppa, Master of Ceremony for the evening, stated, “Today we are here to celebrate our illustrious African glory as well as to honour and salute one among us who is making a very remarkable and commendable contribution to this struggle of African Liberation. This brother has used his voice, pen, words, poetry

The residents of Manchester couldn’t escape being entertained over the Valentine week-end as hotel, restaurant and club owners pulled out all stops to ensure that they provided  affordable entertainment packages to keep their patrons engaged while they enjoyed a sumptuous meal.

 The week-end of activities kicked off on Friday night with Manchester Club’s Pre-Valentine Cocktails, which allowed members and friends of the Club to socialize to the beat of a popular disco.

 On Saturday night, the Rotary Club of Mandeville hosted their highly anticipated, Valentine Dinner and Dance at the Manchester Club with Dwight Richards and Friends in Concert. 

Residents of Manchester were captivated by the entertainment provided by JAMVYBZ Entertainment International during the second staging of Jazzy Art at the Mandeville Hotel on Sunday, January 31st.

Headliners for the event Bunny Rose, The Ark, Marshell, Venris, Janoy and Flair Sarai  provided the audience with high quality entertainment as they performed popular jazz and blues songs as well as their original pieces.  While Aldain and Sebastion Elliott of La Galleria de Sebastion showed off their Jazzyart skills by painting two pieces to the sounds of jazz in less than five minutes.  The Vybes Dancers also showed their versatility by performing a freestyle dance, using their bodies to create different art forms.

The audience received a special musical treat from the Fusion Trio, a European based Jazz band, who presented their project, “Mediterranea”.