DOCSLIB.ORG

June 17Th, 2015 for Immediate Release MISS JAMAICA WORLD to PRESENT TOP 20

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text
June 17Th, 2015 for Immediate Release MISS JAMAICA WORLD to PRESENT TOP 20 June 17th, 2015 For Immediate Release MISS JAMAICA WORLD TO PRESENT TOP 20 CONTESTANTS AT SUNDAY’S ELIMINATIONS SHOW Kingston, Jamaica: Crowning a new queen involves a grueling process of elimination and with three auDitions alreaDy completeD, the group is now reaDy to be reDuceD to twenty contestants anD matched to sponsors During the eliminations show on June 21, 2015 at The Jamaica Pegasus Hotel. The eliminations show will serve as a precursor to the Grand Coronation show on August 15, 2015 at the Montego Bay Convention Centre where Miss WorlD 2014, Rolene Strauss, anD Miss WorlD CEO, Julia Morley will be the special guests. “The Miss Jamaica World Franchise has successfully achieved three Miss World titles and countless ladies have placed as finalists in the most renowned ‘Beauty With A Purpose’ competition in the world. Miss Jamaica World 2014, Laurie-Ann Chin, placed in the top 27 with her beauty with a purpose project that included securing funds for the building an autistic model centre with the largest budget for a “BWAP” project in Jamaica to date, over J$4 Million in value. This year the franchise seeks to exceed last year’s achievements and are once again on the search for this year’s ‘Beauty With A Purpose’ ambassador by crowning Miss Jamaica World 2015,” stateD Laura Butler – Miss WorlD Franchise HolDer for Jamaica anD Managing Director of Fusion Consulting Ltd. At the eliminations show, prospective laDies will be pre-juDgeD on beauty of face anD boDy, poise, intelligence, personality, warmth anD charm, from a panel of expert juDges. Former Miss WorlD, CinDy Breakspeare, Miss Jamaica WorlD 2011 Danielle Croskill, Sophia Maxbrown, Laura Butler, Sophia Butler, Robert RicharDs, RicharD FerDinanD, Aston Cook anD Tommy James rounD off the list of juDges who will select the top twenty girls that will move forwarD to the final stage. Jason Beek, a representative from PricewaterhouseCoopers will also be on site to ensure transparency, creDibility anD fairness during the juDging process. The Miss Jamaica WorlD 2015 Eliminations Show will be helD on SunDay, June 21, 2015 at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel with private pre-juDging beginning at 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. anD the Elimination Show starting promptly at 7:00 p.m. Pre-solD Ticket prices are $1,500.00 for General Admission, and $2,500.00 for VIP. Tickets purchased at the Gate will be $2,000.00 for General Admission and $3,000.00 for VIP. Tickets may be purchased at, Fontana Pharmacy (Barbican), Spartan Health Club, Max Brown (Sovereign Centre) anD the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel. “The elimination process is not an easy task as judges have the difficult job of reducing the number of contestants to 20. Contestants are quite nervous, as many have had no previous experience on stage or facing an audience with high expectations. This is really the beginning of the competition as the young ladies are to be properly groomed and prepared for finals through an intense training program with Fusion Consulting, Spartan Health Club and the University College of the Caribbean. There will be a vast improvement in their appearance, presentation and time management skills, confidence, knowledge of country, interview skills and increased awareness of the needs of our people through exposure to various charities. MJW is excited for another opportunity to challenge and develop another 20 young ladies this year, by providing them opportunities to grow personally and also further their education. We are working towards finding our next Miss World title,” stated Butler. For Additional Information, Please contact: Naomi Garrick | Garrick Communications | 876-809-4215 | [email protected] June 17th, 2015 For Immediate Release Major Sponsors & Partners for this year’s staging of the event incluDe Flow, who will be carrying the live broaDcast of the GranD Coronation show to viewers across the islanD, as well as both Flow anD MJW Facebook online live stream. The Jamaica Tourist BoarD, Phase3, Digicel Sportmax Limited & CEEN will broaDcast the finals in North America, The Gleaner Company, The University College of the Caribbean, GB Energy/TEXACO, Panasonic, Intcomex, Secrets Resorts, Iberostar, Royalton, Jamaica Pegasus, Montego Bay Convention Centre, ZIP 103 FM, Kosmo Tours, KnutsforD Express, Chukka Tours, Tai Flora, Biore, Jergens, Fusion Consulting, Pure Country anD MAPCO Printers. ### For Additional Information, Please contact: Naomi Garrick | Garrick Communications | 876-809-4215 | [email protected] .
Load more

Recommended publications
  • Gremio Reporta 60% De Aumento En Costos De Servicios Funerarios Se Cumplen “Ni Los Muertos Se Salvan Del Efecto De La Inflación”
    PREMIO NACIONAL DE PERIODISMO 1982 / 1989 / 1990 EL PERIÓDICO DEL PUEBLO ORIENTAL PUERTO LA CRUZ, Lu n e s 15 de d i c i e m b re de 2 0 14 W W W.ELTIEMPO.COM.VE AÑO LVI - Nº 21.161 PRECIO Bs 15,00 LA PREGUNTA DE LA SEMANA TIEMPO LIBRE ¿ESTÁ DE ACUERDO CON LAS SANCIONES VOTE EN NUESTRA Por amor a la naturaleza WEB: WWW. DE EEUU A FUNCIONARIOS VENEZOLANOS? E LT I E M P O.CO M .V E EL PAISAJE MARINO INSPIRA LA PINTURA DE SIMÓN BELLORÍN >> 12 N AC I O N A L E S > ECONOMÍA >Titular de Canadefu: de cada 100 sepelios en Anzoátegui, sólo en uno se opta por la cremación Gremio reporta 60% de aumento en costos de servicios funerarios Se cumplen “Ni los muertos se salvan del efecto de la inflación”. Es alza considerable, similar al índice de inflación proyectado 15 años la conclusión a la que llegó Tomás Rodríguez, presidente de para el cierre de 2014. Es por eso que recomienda a los de la tragedia la Cámara Nacional de Empresas Funerarias, quien explicó ciudadanos estar prevenidos. “La muerte también es una de Vargas que este año el valor de velorios y entierros ha sufrido un inversión, no hay que descartarla”>> 5 >> 8 ,9 I N T E R N AC I O N A L E S > UNIVER SIDAD > Cu m b re JUGARÁ EN ENERO UDO solicitó de la Alba cerró con texto puesto móvil de apoyo a Cuba de seguridad y Venezuela frente a campus >> 10 >> 3 TIEMPO LIBRE > P E Ñ A LV E R > Suráfrica ganó En la calle ayer la corona de Miss Mundo La Laguna en Londres piden asfaltado, >> 16 alumbr ado D E P O RT E S > y agua Anzoátegui ganó >> 4 siete partidos A N ACO > de ocho en casa en el Apertura Café servido >> 17 en barra ahora vale Caribes de Anzoátegui conquistó ayer su clasificación al round robin de la Liga Venezolana de Béisbol Profesional, 35% más al superar 9-3 a Leones del Caracas en el estadio Universitario.
    [Show full text]
  • Miss World Winners List in Hindi
    Copyright By www.taiyarihelp.com Miss World Winners List in Hindi हम आप सभी प्रतियोगी छात्रⴂ को बिा दे की जो वि饍यार्थी ककसी भी एक ददिसीय परीक्षा की िैयारी Miss World कर रहे है !! उनको यह जानना बहुि ही ज셁री होिा है 啍यⴂकी अ啍सर परीक्षा मᴂ Winners List से प्र�न पूछे जािे है| आज हम (1951 से लेकर 2018) िक के सारे Miss World Winners के नाम हℂ को लेकर आए है जजसे आप सभी तनचे वििार से पढ़ सकिे है !!! अगर आपको यह नो絍स अ楍छे लगे िो हमᴂ कमᴂट करके ज셁र बिाए. List of Miss World Winners List :- • 1951 – कीकी हा कामसन (Kiki Håkansson) – वीडन (Sweden) • 1952 – लु ुई फ्लॉडडन (Louise Flodin) – वीडन (Sweden) • 1953 – डडनायस पेररया (Denise Perrier) – फ्ा車स ( France) • 1954 – एटिगान को‍िाडा (Antigone Costanda) – ममस्र (Egypt) • 1955 – सुजाना दु ुव्‍जम (Susana Duijm) – वेनजे ुएला (Venezuela) • 1956 – पे絍िा सरमान (Petra Schürmann) – जममनी (Germany) • 1957 – मेररिा मल車डस (Marita Lindahl) – फिनलℂड (Finland) • 1958 – पेनेलोप ऐनी काुेुेलेन (Penelope Anne Coelen) – दक्षिण अफ्ीका (South Africa) • 1959 – कोराइन रा‍ि हैयर (Corine Rottschäfer) – नीदरलℂ蕍स (Netherlands) • 1960 – नोमाम कपा嵍‍ले (Norma Cappagli) – अजᴂिीना ( Argentina ) • 1961 – रोजी मेरी िᴂकले (Rosemarie Frankland) – इ車गलℂड (England) • 1962 – कैथरीन ला蕍मस (Catharina Lodders) – नीदरलℂ蕍स (Netherlands) • 1963 – कैुैरोल जोन कािोडम (Carole Joan Crawford) – जमैका (Jamaica) • 1964 – एनी ए मसडनी (Ann Sydney) – इ車गलℂड (England) • 1965 – ले‍ली लℂ嵍‍ले (Lesley Langley) – इ車गलℂड (England) • 1966 – रीता िाररया (Reita Faria) – भारत (India) Design By www.taiyarihelp.com & www.taiyarihelp.com Copyright By www.taiyarihelp.com
    [Show full text]
  • Strictly Embargoed Until 19H00 Tuesday 23 February Media
    Strictly embargoed until 19h00 Tuesday 23 February Media release ENHLE IS THE NEW CROWN FOR THE MISS SOUTH AFRICA PAGEANT ________________________________________ Johannesburg, February 23: When Miss South Africa 2016 is announced at Carnival City on March 19 she will be crowned with a brand new glittering masterpiece worthy of her prestigious title. Sun International, in collaboration with Cell C, has unveiled a magnificent crown named Enhle, especially created for the dazzling occasion by Jack Friedman Jewellers. The name, which means "beautiful one" in isiZulu, was chosen through a social media competition which attracted hundreds of entries. A key feature of the crown, which is made of silver, is the inclusion of an infinity sign to symbolise the enormity and ongoing nature of Miss South Africa’s role, not only during her year of reign but into the future. The crown’s three largest stones are sugilite (also called luvulite and sold as the stone of love) which are often associated with royalty thanks to their purple colour. These were mined near Hotazel in the Northern Cape. Other stones used in the crown are amethyst and white quartz crystals. Says Howard Friedman, designer of the crown and owner of Jack Friedman Jewellers: “We chose the materials used in Enhle to be symbolic of Miss South Africa’s reign. Sugilite is believed to have protective and healing properties. We hope that it will keep her safe during her reign as well as help her unite our nation. Amethyst is a stone that works in the emotional, physical and spiritual planes to provide calm, balance, patience and peace.” Says Claudia Henkel, PR Manager: Sun International: “The crown is a real show- stopper and worthy of Miss South Africa.
    [Show full text]
  • Netflix and the Development of the Internet Television Network
    Syracuse University SURFACE Dissertations - ALL SURFACE May 2016 Netflix and the Development of the Internet Television Network Laura Osur Syracuse University Follow this and additional works at: https://surface.syr.edu/etd Part of the Social and Behavioral Sciences Commons Recommended Citation Osur, Laura, "Netflix and the Development of the Internet Television Network" (2016). Dissertations - ALL. 448. https://surface.syr.edu/etd/448 This Dissertation is brought to you for free and open access by the SURFACE at SURFACE. It has been accepted for inclusion in Dissertations - ALL by an authorized administrator of SURFACE. For more information, please contact [email protected]. Abstract When Netflix launched in April 1998, Internet video was in its infancy. Eighteen years later, Netflix has developed into the first truly global Internet TV network. Many books have been written about the five broadcast networks – NBC, CBS, ABC, Fox, and the CW – and many about the major cable networks – HBO, CNN, MTV, Nickelodeon, just to name a few – and this is the fitting time to undertake a detailed analysis of how Netflix, as the preeminent Internet TV networks, has come to be. This book, then, combines historical, industrial, and textual analysis to investigate, contextualize, and historicize Netflix's development as an Internet TV network. The book is split into four chapters. The first explores the ways in which Netflix's development during its early years a DVD-by-mail company – 1998-2007, a period I am calling "Netflix as Rental Company" – lay the foundations for the company's future iterations and successes. During this period, Netflix adapted DVD distribution to the Internet, revolutionizing the way viewers receive, watch, and choose content, and built a brand reputation on consumer-centric innovation.
    [Show full text]
  • Female Showrunners Dominate Golden Globes' TV Comedy Race
    SATURDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2014 Miss World showdown in London in shadow of murder eauty queens from across the globe have descended on London for Sunday’s Miss World 2014 final, a com- Bpetition rocked by the murder of Miss Honduras. Some 121 contestants from Albania to Zimbabwe are tak- ing part in the pageant, but there will be no representative from Honduras following the fatal shooting of finalist Maria Jose Alvarado. The bodies of the 19-year-old national title-holder and her 23-year-old sister Sofia Trinidad were found buried on a remote riverbank near the northwestern city of Santa Barbara on the day Maria Jose was due to fly to London. Tears were shed when the Miss World contestants attend- ed a special remembrance service in London. They held candles and said prayers in their own lan- guages in front of a framed photograph of Alvarado. “We are devastated by this terrible loss of two young women, who were so full of life,” said Miss World chair- woman Julia Morley. The new Miss World will travel to crime- plagued Honduras to build a school in their hometown that will be named in their honour, the contest’s organisers (L-R) Dick Clark Productions’executive producer Barry Adelman, Miss Golden Globe Greer Grammer, actress Kate Beckinsale, announced. Police in Honduras accuse Sofia’s boyfriend of actor Jeremy Piven, actress Paula Patton, actor Peter Krause and Hollywood Foreign Press Association president Theo Kingma shooting the sisters in a fit of jealousy after seeing Sofia attend the 2015 Golden Globe Awards nominations announcement, on Thursday at the Beverly Hilton Hotel, in Beverly Hills, dancing with another man at a party.
    [Show full text]
  • Current Affairs December 2015
    CCUURRRREENNTT AAFFFFAAIIRRSS DDEECC 22001155 -- IINNTTEERRNNAATTIIOONNAALL http://www.tutorialspoint.com/current_affairs_december_2015/international.htm Copyright © tutorialspoint.com News 1 - 2nd World Internet Conference concluded in Wuzen, China. The three-day long 2nd World Internet Conference was concluded on 18 December 2015 at Wuzen in China. The theme of the conference was “An Interconnected World Shared and Governed by All — Building a Cyberspace Community of Shared Destiny.” It was jointly organized by the Cyberspace Administration of China and the People's Government of Zhejiang Province. This conference focused on facilitating strategic-level discussions on global Internet governance, cyber security, the Internet industry as the engine of economic growth and social development, technological innovation and philosophy of the Internet. News 2 - International Migrants Day observed across the world. 18 December: International Migrants Day. About International Migrants Day. The UN General Assembly on 4 December 2000 declared 18 December as the International Migrants Day. The International Convention on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of their Families was adopted by the General Assembly on 18 December 1990. News 3 - UN-brokered Libyan Political Agreement on National Unity Government signed. The United Nations-brokered Libyan Political Agreement on formation of a national unity government was signed on 17 December 2015 in Skhirat, Morocco. In finalizing the agreement, Martin Kobler played a key role. He is the Secretary-General’s Special Representative and head of the UN Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL). News 4 - China 1st manned electric aircraft gets licence for production. China has granted a license for production of its first manned two seater electric aircraft known as RX1E by the Civil Aviation Administration of China.
    [Show full text]
  • 00012-2009 ( .Pdf )
    December2009.qxd 12/9/09 1:01 AM Page 1 PRESORTED DECEMBER 2009 STANDARD ® U.S. POSTAGE PAID MIAMI, FL PERMIT NO. 7315 Tel: (305) 238-2868 1-800-605-7516 [email protected] [email protected] We cover your world Vol. 21 No. 1 Jamaica: 655-1479 THE MULTI AWARD-WINNING NEWS MAGAZINE A federal filing error on the part of Caribbean American Congresswoman Yvette Clarke’s office mistaken- ly landed her among the top 25 richest United States congressper- sons, page 2. ~ Caribbean nationals, including those who enter the United States legally, are held unnecessarily and transferred needlessly within an expensive immigration detention America’s federal government system that denies many of them is pulling out all the stops to basic fairness, according to three ensure more citizens and resi- dents participate in the 2010 new U.S. reports, page 4. Census. The big marketing push is to reach immigrant populations and undocumented residents, groups that histori- cally have not responded well to the census, page 11. Veteran DRUMMING Jamaica international player Andy Williams UP SUPPORT ended a roller coaster sea- William “Willie” Stewart, of Third World son on a tri- fame, has taken his distinct style of drum- umphant note ming into South Florida’s schools, sharing last month by helping his team his knowledge and experience with the Real Salt Lake capture its first students and motivating, uplifting and Major League Soccer (MLS) empowering them, page 13. title, the sport’s biggest prize in North America, page 18. INSIDE News ..................................2
    [Show full text]
  • Septiembre a Diciembre De 2015 Pepe Medel
    Septiembre a diciembre de 2015 History of Beauty Comentarios, anécdotas y relatos sobre los concursos de belleza. Tomo I Pepe Medel Septiembre a diciembre de 2015 Contenido general Presentación……………………………………………………………………………………………. 2 1 Septiembre……………………………………………………………………………………. 3 Octubre…………………………………………………………………………………………. 42 Noviembre……………………………………………………………………………………… 90 Diciembre………………………………………………………………………………………. 126 Presentación Muchos de los lectores de mi blog personal en Facebook History of Beauty (https://www.facebook.com/historiadelabelleza) me han solicitado que republique algunas de las notas que han considerado interesantes y que en su momento no pudieron leer y que además por el tiempo en que las publiqué, es muy difícil buscarlas en la página, a pesar de señalarles la fecha en que las subí a la red. Ante esta situación decidí re trabajar cada una de las notas y organizarlas a manera de un libro en línea que rescate todos esos comentarios y que los interesados lo puedan bajar de 2 la red, imprimir, coleccionar o lo que ustedes decidan. Esta colección que publicaré cuatrimestralmente se denomina: History of Beauty. Comentarios, anécdotas y relatos sobre los concursos de belleza. Es por esto que con mucho gusto les presento el primer tomo de este esfuerzo, el cual comprende las notas publicadas desde la aparición de mi blog el 9 de septiembre de 2015 y comprende hasta la última aportación subida en diciembre del mismo año. Esta publicación incluye las 185 fotografía empleadas en las diversas notas que escribí durante el último cuatrimestre del año 2015 y que en algunos casos, son fotografías que solicitaron subiera y yo aproveché para hacer un breve artículo. Espero que con la lectura de este tomo, los jóvenes aficionados a los concursos de belleza puedan encontrar los orígenes de nuestra pasión y los que ya son grandes conocedores del tema, logren revivir la emoción que nos siguen causando los certámenes que, al menos a mí, se han convertido en parte de mi vida y han convivido conmigo por más de 50 años.
    [Show full text]
  • Current Affairs December 2014 1
    www.jbigdeal.comCurrent Affairs December 2014 1. Who was recently awarded with the Asian of the Year 2014 by The Straits Times? a) Chinese President Xi Jinping b) Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe c) Myanmar President Thein Sein d) Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi Ans. d 2. The first Adaptation Gap Report on Climate Change was recently released by a) World Bank b) United Nations Development Organisation c) United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change d) United Nations Environment Programme Ans. d www.jbigdeal.com3. Recently American geologists discovered the most abundant mineral on earth's lower mantle known as a) Calcite b) Aragonite c) Muscovite d) Bridgmanite Ans. d 4. Name the places that will be connected by the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor which was inaugurated by Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on 29 November 2014 a) Lahore in Pakistan and Xinjiang in China b) Gwadar Port in Pakistan and Xinjiang in China c) Xinjiang in China and Gilgit in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir d) Lahore in Pakistan with Shanghai in China www.jbigdeal.comAns. b 5. Who on 30 November 2014 won the 2014 presidential elections of Uruguay? a) Jose Mujica b) Luis Lacalle Pou c) Tabare Ramon Vazquez Rosas d) Juan Pedro Bordaberry Herran Ans. c 6. State Government of Gujarat on 5 December 2014 declared 353 villages of a district as completely or partially scarcity affected. Name the district? a) Bhuj b) Kutch c) Mandvi www.jbigdeal.comd) Adipur www.jbigdeal.comAns. b 7. Indian Navy in the first week of December 2014 selected a company to fulfill the service’s Multi- Role Helicopter requirement for anti-submarine and anti-surface warfare among other maritime roles.
    [Show full text]
  • Facebook Page Facebook Group Telegram Group Telegram Channel
    Facebook Page Facebook Group Telegram Group Telegram Channel WWW.AMBITIOUSBABA.COM Page 1 Facebook Page Facebook Group Telegram Group Telegram Channel 1st October Q1. PM Narendra Modi has addressed the program 'Satyagraha se Swachhagraha' in Champaran. Champaran is located in which state? (a) Jharkhand (b) West Bengal (c) Odisha (d) Bihar (e) Uttar Pradesh Q2. Vodafone will merge with which company to make the largest mobile operator in India? (a) MTNL (b) Reliance Jio (c) BSNL (d) Airtel (e) Idea Cellular Q3. In which city of Rajasthan turned into yoga city when nearly 2 lakh people performed yoga on Yoga Day 2018 together to break Mysore's 2017 record of most people performing yoga at one place at the same time? (a) Bhilwara (b) Jodhpur (c) Kota (d) Jaipur (e) Bikaner Q4. Which Bank's credit card issuer has announced the launch of 'ELA' (Electronic Live Assistant), a virtual assistant for customer support and services? (a) State Bank of India (b) HDFC Bank (c) Bank of Baroda (d) Axis Bank (e) Punjab National Bank Q5. Which Bank is all set to roll out a capacity building project with farmers in Haryana and Rajasthan under its ‘Livelihood and Water Security’ CSR initiative? (a) ICICI Bank (b) Bank of India (c) State Bank of India (d) Kotak Mahindra Bank (e) Yes Bank WWW.AMBITIOUSBABA.COM Page 2 Facebook Page Facebook Group Telegram Group Telegram Channel Q6. Who was conferred the ‘Chief Minister of the Year’ award for her remarkable work in egovernance the award was given at the 52nd Skoch Summit held in New Delhi? (a) Vasundhara Raje Scindia (b) Jai Ram Thakur (c) Shivraj Singh Chouhan (d) Raman Singh (e) Devendra Fadnavis Q7.
    [Show full text]
  • Jamaica Tourist 08.Pdf
    JAMAICA TOURIST WWW.JAMAICATOURIST.NET EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW FOR THE PERFECT VACATION EXPERIENCE ISSUEISSUE 88 -- SPRINGSPRING 20082008 IN THIS ISSUE ISLAND ADVENTURES REAL ESTATE BOOM CONTINUES MARLEY BEFORE THE LEGEND THE PALMYRA RESORT & SPA WINS REAL ESTATE AWARD MEET ME IN MARGARITAVILLE DUTY FREE SHOPPING UNLIKELY HEROES TOP RESTAURANTS THE CITY THAT SANK (Artist Render) OWN A LUXURY YOUR TROPICAL HOME! FREE ISSUE SEE ISLAND MAP INSIDE THE BEACHES There are about two hundred miles of white sand beaches on the island. This dream scenery is appealing to THE ISLAND OF MANY FACES individuals who are in search of a peaceful and relaxing day or for people who are looking for water activities amaica is not just one destination; such as diving, parasailing and snorkeling, just to name a few. And, don’t forget, the beach is the perfect it is many destinations in one. setting to enjoy an ice-cold drink or a Red Stripe beer, while adding a little color that the winter has faded Considered by many to be the most away. Doctor’s Cave Beach in Montego Bay, the unbeatable 7 mile beach in Negril and the famous Blue Lagoon J in Port Antonio, are among the island’s most popular beaches. beautiful of all the Caribbean islands, the island’s scenery and leisurely lifestyle THE FOOD enticed more than 3 millions of visitors Jamaican food has become very popular and today, almost everybody knows about and enjoys Jerked to its shores last year. The main Chicken. Jamaican restaurants can be found in most attractions are, of course, the fabulous major cities worldwide, but there is nothing tastier beaches and weather but Jamaica is also than a freshly Jerked piece of chicken straight from the home to many other adventures, some fire or out of the Jerk pan, (a steel drum cut in two that becomes the perfect smoker), wrapped in tin foil and which will surprise you.
    [Show full text]
  • The Big Read: Rolene's Picture-Perfect Story
    The Big Read: Rolene's picture-perfect story Dec 19, 2014 | Jonathan Jansen It has been a dark year, and the pun is intended. Then into our lives comes this bright, shining light from a place most South Africans would not be able to locate on a map. Click Clique: Thuli Sangweni, Rolene Strauss and Melinda Bam at Sun City in 2011 Photograph by: Raymond Preston "Talented, humble, competitive and decent, she makes me proud" The towns surrounding Volksrust, a place with fewer than 50000 souls, sound like familiar but faraway destinations - Amersfoort, Newcastle, Utrecht - yet the Mpumalanga locals knew exactly where they were and why they were marching towards the surgery practice of Dr Hennie Strauss; it was not for healing. They came to celebrate the man's daughter - who had just shown up on their rural television stations as the new Miss World. A text from one of my students inviting me to attend the Miss South Africa competition at Sun City came as a test. I was not big on beauty pageants and I was tired after a hard slog at work. "Big picture," I reminded myself. So off we went to that odd island of luxury surrounded by, well, nothing. The "big picture" was a young medical student named Rolene Strauss. She had always struck me as different from most first years. She was unusually calm and confident. Unlike most first years, who tend to be somewhat nervous around their rector, Rolene could maintain a conversation as if we were old friends. Kind, respectful and generous to a fault, I knew this was a student I could rely on to help the team transform the university into a place that embraced all.
    [Show full text]