From left: Gramps Morgan of Morgan Heritage; Bobby Clarke of Irie Jam Media; Etana and Lushy Banton who will both perform at Irie Jamboree 2009, and Anthony Turner, event publicist, at the party held at the trendy Touch nightclub on West 52 Street to launch the event, New York's premier reggae festival, on Monday. The Caribbean-American media corps turned out for the launch. Irie Jamboree 2009 is set to take place on Sunday, September 6 in Queens, New York. - Contributed
The opening ceremony of the inaugural Future Leaders Jamaican Diaspora Conference, took place at Mona Visitors' Lodge on Tuesday, and it was homecoming for Governor General Sir Patrick Allen in Portland.
Governor General Sir Patrick Allen with three-year-old Danea Charlton during a homecoming celebration in his honour on Tuesday, in his hometown of Fruitful Vale in West Portland. It was held at the G-G's alma mater, Fruitful Vale All-Age School and organised by his schoolmates. - Contributed
Whitney Givans, vice-president, region one - National Secondary Students Council, poses with Prime Minister Bruce Golding.
Coordinator/Adviser of the Jamaican Diaspora Youth Association - United Kingdom, Saffron Jackson, is picture perfect for the Future Leaders Diaspora.
Hyacinth Llewellyn shows off her new figure after participating in a recent weight loss competition and losing 29 pounds in 12 weeks. She was at the National Health Fund's 'Work it Out' and 'Schools Poster' Competition Awards held at the Knutsford Court Hotel on Tuesday.
From left: Jasinth Willshire, Juen Campbell and Yonique Myrie during the opening ceremony of the Inaugural Future Leaders Jamaican Diaspora Conference at the Mona Visitors' Lodge on Tuesday. - photos by Colin Hamilton/freelance photographer
The always-gorgeous Lisa Hanna and Brian Chung, share a moment during the opening ceremony of the inaugural Future Leaders Jamaican Diaspora Conference.