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EDI (Equality, Diversity and Inclusion) DAY presented by the British Council (Jamaica)
Venue: Spanish Court Hotel, 1 St. Lucia Avenue 
Registration: https://edidaykbf.eventbrite.com

Hashtag #EDIatKBF #ArtConnectUs

9:00am-9:30am	
Opening &Overview
Latoya West-Blackwood – Chairman, Book Industry Association of Jamaica

Endorsements
Olayinka Jacobs-Bonnick – Country Director, The British Council
Carol Newman – General Manager, Jamaica Copyright Licensing Agency (JAMCOPY)

Breakout Sessions

9:45am-12:45pm	
Write to Survive: Half-day storytelling workshop for survivors of abuse and those who work to supportthem.
Special presentation from the British High Commission on Efforts to Combat Human Trafficking
Facilitator: Award-winning author, Nicole Dennis-Benn

Writing Workshop for the Deaf Community
Poet Raymond Antrobus leads a storytelling workshop for members of Jamaica’s deaf community with an emphasis on sharing experiences, stimulating activism and advocacy for a more inclusive approach in Jamaican literature. Closes with a screening of a short film on deaf youth in Jamaica by the Proclamation Group.
Coordinated by the BIAJ in association with the Jamaica Association for the Deaf

12:45pm-1:45pm	LUNCH

2:00pm-3:00pm	
Fixing Publishing’s Blind Spot: Senator Floyd Morris moderates a discussion on moving Jamaica towards equality, diversity and 
inclusion in publishing. Advocates from Jamaica’s community of people living with disabilities join writers and publishers for a frank discussion on content needs and publishing challenges in creating local materials in formats accessible to theircommunity.

3:00pm-4:00pm	
Using Technology to Create Resources and Access
Let’s open up the world of reading and literacy to members of Jamaica’s community of people living with disabilities. Join us for a discussion on how to use the available technologies to make content more accessible.
Presenters: Natallie Rochester, Managing Director, Mango Tales Ltd 
Special Education Unit, Ministry of Education
Coordinated by Book Industry Association of Jamaica

4:00pm-5:00pm	
Communicating race and heritage through children’sliterature
Moderator: Margaret Bernal, Manager, St. Andrew High School for Girls Museum Presenter: Dr. Aisha Spencer, Deputy Dean, Faculty of Humanities and Education

Spanish Court Hotel

KBF EDI Day

Treasure Beach

Jamaica

Calabash Bay

Jakes At Treasure Beach

Jakes 25th Anniversary

Are you READY for THE Dental Event of 2018?? ����

The Delivering Wow Live Summit is taking place on March 9-10th at the Hyatt Ziva in Montego Bay, Jamaica. This is an event for your entire TEAM.

Our Super Early Bird TICKETS are all SOLD OUT, but we've just released 100 Early Bird tickets that are only $297!!!! 

Be the First 100 to register or until November 17th to get this awesome price!

We expect tickets to go VERY quickly, so if you're ready to explode your practice's growth, make sure to register now before you miss out on this opportunity!

Click here to learn more=>http://www.deliveringwowsummit.com


At this event, you will not only learn from our expert speakers, but you will get to know them in this tropical setting. Our speakers are flown in from across the US for one reason – to make a difference in your practice. 

Their level of expertise is second to none, and their ability to teach and inspire is what makes them some of the most sought-after thought leaders in the dental industry!


Here are our speakers:
Laura Hatch, Sandy Pardue, Bruce Baird, Heidi Mount, Andre Shirdan, Mark Costes,  Chris Bowman, Leonard Tau, Elijah Desmond, Ashley Joves, Glenn Vo, Justin Morgan, Michael Arias, Jayme Amos, and of course myself!

Click here to learn more=>http://www.deliveringwowsummit.com


What Makes This Event Different?
One of the best perks of getting to attend events and conferences is the chance to meet industry influencers. The Delivering WOW LIVE Summit offers an intimate beach setting where you will get a unique opportunity to spend a time with these leaders, along with the chance to actually build real relationships with them. 

Using the information and ideas you obtain during the sessions, the connections you have established along the way, not to mention the inspiration from both peers and leaders alike, you and your team will leave feeling excited and motivated!


See you in Jamaica!


Anissa


P.S. There are only 100 Early Bird Tickets, and we expect tickets to go VERY quickly, so if you're ready to explode your practice's growth, make sure to register now before you miss out on this opportunity: http://www.deliveringwowsummit.com

Hyatt Ziva Rose Hall

The Delivering WOW Live Summit!

Kingston

Saint Andrew

Cargill Avenue

House of Dancehall

A Suh Mi Like It - Women's Rights: Reflection in Popular Culture

Tanya Stephens

Dr. Donna Hope

Nicole Dennis-Benn

Enjoy an evening at Bookophilia and meet Julian and his story.

Hope Road

Bookophilia

Bookophilia Conversation

Come and join us on March 10-11, 2018 at the Montego Bay Convention Centre, Montego Bay, Jamaica. Jamaica's first ever Food, Beverage and Hospitality Expo, come and experience all that the industry has to offer. 
- A two day international trade show 
- Food demonstrations and tastings by the exhibitors
-Marketing and Networking opportunities available  
ADMISSION FREE TO THE PUBLIC!!

Montego Bay Convention Centre

JFBHExpo

Exhibitors’ booths: publishers, self-publishers, booksellers, trade association, business development organizations with special displays for creative entrepreneurs. Readings every hour on the hour, drama, dance, music, art activities for children and adults.

Special Highlights:
KBF – British Council Deaf Poetry Slam hosted by Raymond Antrobus

Sell Me a Story: Authors pitch book ideas to publishers

Crayons Count Children’s Tent featuring activities every hour on the hour and visits from special characters!

Surprise Guest Performances

Registration required for both. Email kgnbookfest@gmail.comwith caption “Deaf Poetry Slam” or “Sell Me A Story”

ADM: FREE

Shell Band Stand

Kingston Book Festival Book Fair

Come out and support another Christian poet, Lushane Black, as he launches his poetic debut, "Heart Conversations". I'll also be partnering in ministry with a few pieces of my own. 

Let's support a brother in Christ as he uses his talent to advance God's kingdom!

Miracle Open Bible Church

Heart Conversations

Kingston 10

Renfrew Road

Redbones Blues Café

Poetry Night

The Speed Networking Event is a special networking event which is led by the Ministry of Tourism in close collaboration with Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA), the Jamaica Manufacturers’ Association (JMA), Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) and the Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC).  It is aimed at strengthening the linkages between local suppliers and players in the tourism sector.

The event will take the form of fifteen (15) minute meetings between Managing Directors/General Managers/CEOs of local supplier companies of products/services and Owners/Managers of properties, restaurants, attractions and other tourism entities throughout the course of the day. Additional representatives from core areas within the hotel’s operation such as Purchasing, Food and Beverage and Maintenance who are in a position to make purchasing decisions will also be in attendance. 

The participation fee for suppliers is $6,000.00 per person which includes the cost of registration and lunch. Please note that the stated amount is subsidized and cannot be further discounted. All fees must be made payable to the Jamaica Manufacturers’ Association (JMA).

Linkages Speed Networking

Under the theme: Making Digital Marketplace Fairer: Access, Security, Protection

Chelsea Avenue

The Knutsford Court Hotel

WORLD Consumer Rights DAY

Internationally acclaimed artist Bryan McFarlane born in Moore Town, Portland is a fully tenured Professor of Painting and Drawing at the University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth, USA. An artist and art educator, Professor McFarlane has lectured, painted and exhibited around the globe from his home studios in Boston, Jamaica and also Beijing, China where his 10-year association with China’s cultural, artistic and academic communities have earned him accolades and citations.

In March 2018, Professor McFarlane returns home to Jamaica for a milestone solo exhibition of over 40 large-scale works, many of which were created in his Beijing studio. This exhibition will be his first solo exhibition in Jamaica in over 13 years. An outstanding artist and a 2012 Musgrave medalist Bryan credits China for the inspiration behind his upcoming exhibition in Jamaica.

Old Hope Road

The Olympia Gallery

Fragments of Time II - Bryan McFarlane

Kingston, Jamaica

Kingston City Run

Kauno is a Premium all-inclusive lifestyle event delivering the best party going experience, five star venue, music, food, decor and entertainment.

Trident Castle

KAUNO

Kauno

Rumbar Rum Cream
Retro Flexx
«The Dancing Edition»
80's and 90's Retro Party
on Saturday March 17, 2018
at Waterfalls 160 Old hope rd
Gate Open 9pm to Until

Music By.
ZJ Ice
DJ Marvin
DJ Alpachino


Admission 
Presold  $1000.
@ Gate $1200
Ladies $600 before 11pm

Get your presold tickets 
Xtraz Mall Plaza
Waterfalls 
Genus pharmacy portmore
Stationery World and book center ltd 
Firstinlinja.com

Lots of giveaway 

Charles chocolate giving aways

Rumbar Rum cream 3 for $1000

Food and Drink special 


Sponsored by
RumbarRum cream 
Boom Energy Drink
Kingston Industrial Garage 
Zip fm
Tvj
Kool fm
Stationery World and Book Center Ltd
Fragrance and More
Sign xpress ltd
Tropical blue natural spring water
Food Direct Jamaica 
First in line ja


Must be 18 years old and older to drink drinks responsible

Waterfalls Ltd

Rumbar Rum Cream Retro Flexx

Xtras

Genus Pharmacy

Waterfalls

Stationery World

Firstinlinja.com

Bourbon Beach Jamaica

AfroSoca Beach Party

Jamaica Horticultural Society

A Symphony of Orchids

Hope Botanical Gardens

Concert In the Garden

New Kingston

Holborn Road

876 Terrace Bar and Grill

Mojito Mondays

Yoga, meditation, positive affirmations, healing circle, local Jamaican tour and excursion all while enjoying the sandy beaches of Jamaica

Mama Orah's Yoga Tea House Jamaica

GODDESS  RETREAT JAMAICA

Come out and celebrate with us! Thursday, March 22, 2018 Girl Guides Headquarters #worldwaterday

National Environment & Planning Agency

Nature for Water

Slowhine Sexpo: Sexual Health & Sexuality Expo

This event will be a National Open Tournament hosted by Grand-master Victor Townsend. The competitions include, Continuous Sparring, Points Sparring, Kata and Weapon Forms. Tickets available at the gate. Estimated cost for spectators is between $250 to $500 and about $2000 to enter.

Campion College

Shi Tai Kickboxing National Open Championships

You are invited to attend a free information Session and Workshop for the Good News Corps (GNC) Overseas Volunteering Programme on Saturday, 24th March 2018, at IYF Center, 63B Deanery Road, Kingston 3.

Registration begins at 9:00 am. Please bring your notebook, pen, and your lunch (We will also have refreshments on sale).

Dress is casual wear.

Text or call 457-5294 or 309-9901 to indicate your attendance, or if you have any queries.

Visit our webpage for more information about GNC @ iyfjamaica.com/good-news-corps

IYFJamaica

Good News Corps Overseas Volunteering Workshop #2

Our third pop up kitchen! This time around, we're going Mexican, 
TAQUERIA! sharing some staple dishes of mexican cuisine for everyone to enjoy

Skybox

Traipse.Food: Taqueria!

LIVE PERFORMANCES BY:
- Protoje
- Fantan Mojah
- BLVK H3RO
- ZIAH
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GATE OPENS: 5:00PM
SHOWTIME: 6:00PM
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SPONSORED BY:
Jamaicansmusic.com
Wisynco Group
Jamaica Gleaner
Esirom
Downsound Records
COPY CAT Jamaica
Jamaica Cultural Development Commission ( JCDC)
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ENDORSED BY:
VisitJamaica
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EARTH HOUR IS A GLOBAL ENVIRONMENTAL MOVEMENT BY WWF.

WWF is the parent organisation of Earth Hour and started Earth Hour with teams and partners in Sydney, Australia back in 2007.

EARTH HOUR’S IMPACT ON THE PLANET.
Your commitment to the planet helps to create far-reaching environmental and social impact. Our projects and outcomes continue to go beyond the hour long celebration held in March

Ranny Williams Entertainment Centre

Earth Hour 2018

Party to the best of Soca & Dancehall Music with good friends, good vibes & mixed drinks

Ocho Rios

Turtle River Park

Rumpanions : Soca, Dancehall Rave

A young and upcoming service and product, FirewaterJa invites you to it's launch party. Come and try our custom mixes free all night; it's all about the drinks on the night of March 24 !

SkyBox E

FirewaterJa Launch Party

WE'RE BACK!!!! was so nice we had to do it twice
BANGARANG IS LIVE AT COMFTANYA! ON MARCH  24TH
Featuring live performances by:
SKAIBRID
Citizen of Nowhere
The Sky Is Broken
*and special performance by*
DOWNSTAIRS
Party starts at 9, performances start at 9:30!

Rave after with DJ EMUX!
ADM - $1000

Comfitanya Rest

Bangarang Vol 2

PAJ IMPORTS LTD Invites You To Champs Most Successful After Party: 

            ⚡UP TO THE LINE⚡
'The Official & Original After Champs Party'

DATE: Saturday, March 24, 2018
VENUE: Half Way Tree ( LIME LIGHT)
TIME: 7PM - UNTIL

              -ADMISSION-  
-PRE-SALE              @THE GATE 
+Gold $3,000            +Gold $4,000 (ALL INCLUSIVE)
+Silver $1,200           +Silver $1,500
+Bronze $1,000         +Bronze $1,000

PERFORMANCE BY :
-Mavado 
-I octane 
-Jahmeil
-Masicka 
-Tommy Lee
-Jahvinchi
-Chi Ching Ching
-Govanna
-Ishawna
-Bryko
-Shane O
-Fully Bad

HOSTED BY :
- CHARM 
-PRETTY BOY FLOYD 

GUEST PERFORMANCE BY : 
(  _______________ )

MUSIC BY :
-Stone Love
-Foota Hype 
-Rebel T

CONTACT NUMBER : 1 (876) 560-4019 CALL OR TEXT.

LimeLight Entertainment Complex

The Official & Original After Champs Party : Up To The Line

Come to the Ranny WIlliams Entertainment Centre and be wowed by the 36 semi finalists as they minister to you in songs.

Jamaica Children's Gospel Song Semifinal 2018

Our monthly Last Sundays event is back again for March. This time we are featuring a performance by Tribe Sankofa, with their special guest Jamila Falak.

Doors open at 11:00 am until 4:00 pm.

Performance begins at 1:30 pm.

Admission is free and all are welcome. We hope to see you there.

Orange Street

National Gallery of Jamaica

Last Sundays

Jamaica Council of Churches "Prayer for Christian Unity" to Launch Christian Week. Event starts at 4:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Emancipation Park

Prayer for Christian Unity

Come and be blessed as the Jamaica Children's Gospel Song Semi Finalists ministered to you in songs.


#children #gospelmusic #gospellovers #talented #jamaicans #jcdc55 #mcges #culture

Jamaica Children's Gospel Semi-Final Concert 2018

*Safety & Security Training 
*Self Defense Techniques 
*Security Policies & Procedures 

Stay tuned for further details

JAMPRO

Safety & Security Workshop

Calling all foodies, budding chefs and “star chefs” from across the island to compete in the 2018 staging of our Jamaica Culinary Arts Competition.
Hurry and 'beat' the deadline.


Jamaica Culinary Arts Closing Date

Liguanea Prep School

End of Easter Term/Report Day

ColorCoded is an epic paint and powder party hosted by the Pardiikidz in Kingston, Jamaica. Soca and Dancehall music by the best Djs in a safe and secure environment. Come out to have a great time. Check out instagram @pardiikidz for more details!

The American International School of Kingston

ColorCoded Fountain of Colors

Don’t miss out on hearing from Kerry-Ann Clarke, Andrew Bellamy and more at this special creative conference.

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