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Roundup of Prince Harry’s trip to Jamaica

This is a roundup video of Prince Harry’s activities in Kingston, during his four-day visit of Jamaica to commemorate the 60th anniversary of The Queen’s reign, courtesy of the …

Phenomenal Woman – Maya Angelou

Pretty women wonder where my secret lies.I’m not cute or built to suit a fashion model’s sizeBut when I start to tell them,They think I’m telling lies.I say,It’s in the reach …

Kony 2012: The truth may not set your mind at rest

The Kony 2012 campaign has taken the internet by storm. If you don’t know about it details and video can be found here. There are supporters and detractors for the campaign as with most things. …

Prince Harry races Usain Bolt during visit to Jamaica

Despite Jamaican prime minister Portia Simpson Miller declaring that she wants Jamaica to break away from England and the monarchy, Prince Harry still seemed relaxed during his visit to the Island. So …
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Kony 2012 highlights Uganda conflict

Kony is a word you’re going to see a lot of over the next few days — but just what or who is Kony? Kony is Joseph Kony, the leader of the Christian terrorist group the Lord’s …
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Jamaica prime minister says it’s fine if Britain wants to apolgise for slavery

Jamaica’s prime minister has said if Britain wants to apologise for the years of “wicked and brutal” slavery suffered by the islanders at its hands, it would be …
Portia Simpson Miller Photo from my Shoot

Prince Harry visits Jamaica and Portia calls for independence

Prince Harry is touring the Caribbean to mark Queen Elizabeth II’s diamond jubilee year. His visit to Jamaica came at a time when Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller was calling for the …

Regular smear tests boosts cervical cancer survival

Women who have regular Pap tests to screen for cervical cancer are more likely to survive if they are ever diagnosed with the disease, a new Swedish study suggests. The researchers found a 92% cure …
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Nelson Mandela home after hospital stay

Nelson Mandela was released from a South African hospital a day after officials said the ailing anti-apartheid icon underwent a keyhole examination for an abdominal ailment. “The doctors have …
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Octavia Spencer – wins the Oscar for Best Supporting actress

Octavia Spencer produced the first tears of Oscar night after winning the Best Supporting Actress gong. The Help star, who was awarded the prize for her role as a maid in the segregated South, also …

MBE for David Rodigan, Reggae-Dancehall DJ

Dancehall DJ David Rodigan has been awarded an MBE. David Rodigan’s career spans almost 35-year years, in which time he has devoted himself to promoting reggae music through his various …
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Why do we celebrate Valentine’s Day?

Valentine’s Day, celebrated on 14 February each year, is dedicated to love and romance. This day is named after a Catholic priest, Saint Valentine, who lived in Rome in the 3rd century. There …
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