Author: Reprinted from Jamaica Observer
Kingsley Cooper
There is no fashionable way to die, not even for Kingsley Cooper, the pioneer in Jamaica’s fashion modelling industry who passed last Tuesday after a brief, pain-wracked illness that has left a void this country will find hard to fill.
The Pulse
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Author: Donat Thompson
P KCOBA Georgia - Donat Thompson childhood friend of Kingsley (left), along with other attendees
My friend for over 55 years-we grew up together in Norman Gardens, affectionally known as “ Range” off Mountain View Road. My family moved to Norman Gardens in the mid-sixties, and we met shortly afterwards. He was a few years older than me but the age difference was minimal
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Author: Staff reporter KC Times
JIIFSC 2024 Finalist
On July 1 st 2024, the Jamaica International Independence Foreign Song Competition (JIIFSC) President Gary McCook announced the seven finalists for 2024.
The Finals will be held on Saturday July 27th, at the Shiloh High School Theatre, 4210 Shiloh Road, Snellville GA 30039. Tickets are available at
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Author: Staff reporter KC Times
Jamaica's Foreign Policy Book by Vasciannie
Former Jamaican Ambassador to the United States, Stephen Vasciannie and his wife Lisa have authored a book on Jamaica’s foreign policy titled, “Jamaica’s Foreign Policy: 1962 - 2022.”
In the years since Independence in 1962, Jamaica’s foreign policy has reflected the flux and reflux of international affairs.
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Author: Professor Stephen Vasciannie
JOS Bus
Cecile Clayton, a Fidelitas sister, has brilliantly reminded us on social media about the public bus system in place for parts of Kingston and rural Jamaica mainly in the 1960s and 70s. Her description of the Jamaica Omnibus Service (the JOS) is both fascinating and stimulating. Here are some
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Author: Rev. Dr. Barry Davies
Principal Douglas Forest
Explaining and solving the mystery as to why there was always a continuing abundance of trebles in the 1950s and1960s!
In addition to all his duties first as 2 nd Master, and then as Headmaster, Douglas Forrest took upon himself the task
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Author: George B. Bell
Jaison H. McIntosh
The Union of Jamaican Alumni Associations (USA) Inc. (UJAA) hosted its 34th annual High School Graduate Awards (HSGA) Ceremony on Monday, June 24, 2024.
The event was held virtually (via Zoom), and it recognized high school seniors of Jamaican heritage as they graduate high school and matriculate
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