Tag: Jamaica
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All Schools Fete to benefit school in Jamaica
Jamaica Organization of New Jersey’s (JON-J) Middlesex chapter will hold the All Schools Fete fundraiser from 6-10 p.m. on April 13 at the Highland Park Community Center, 220 S. 6th Ave., Highland Park. The fete will provide an evening of dancing, entertainment and a way to relive the high points of your high school days.…
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Dozens of countries to be represented at Judd Elementary International Night
The Judd Elementary School PTO and the North Brunswick Township Education Association will hold Judd’s first International Night from 6:15-8 p.m. on Jan. 25 in the school’s gym and cafeteria, 1601 Roosevelt Ave., North Brunswick. Explore different countries presented by Judd families, learn to speak new languages using technology, see cultural performances, and taste foods…
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New Year’s party to raise money for schools in New Jersey, Jamaica
The Middlesex and Essex county chapters of the Jamaica Organization of New Jersey (JON-J) will hold a Pre-New Year’s Ball fundraiser from 8 p.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 30 at The Imperia, 1714 Easton Ave., Somerset. There will be a cultural presentation, door prizes and music by DJ Naturalist. Tickets cost $90. Cash bar. Proceeds…
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On Campus: Edison natives receive degrees from Monroe College
Three Edison natives received degrees from Monroe College’s 84th annual commencement in June held at the Theater at Madison Square Garden in New York. Bhumikka Manish Golwla earned a Master of Business Administration in Business Management, Nikunjkumar Panchal, Edison, earned a Master of Business Administration in Business Management and Michael Yeboah, Edison, earned an Associate…
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Jamaica Flag Raising Ceremony planned for Aug. 18 at Franklin Township Town Hall
The Jamaica Organization of New Jersey will hold a Jamaica Flag Raising Ceremony, organized by the Middlesex County chapter, at 5 p.m. on Aug. 18 at Franklin Township Town Hall, 475 Demott Lane, Somerset. Special guests include the Office of the Consul General of Jamaica, state representatives and elected officials. For more information, call 732-305-0224…
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Woman journeys from Jamaican farm to pursue nursing dreams in Monroe
MONROE – Donnett Richards has fond memories of her childhood growing up on her family’s farm in Jamaica. “I milked the cows and swept out the chicken coop,” Richards, the health services director for The Chelsea at Forsgate in Monroe, said in a statement prepared by The Chelsea. “One day, I’d like to raise chickens again.” Richards is…