Mavado set to CONNECT JAMAICA

In his quest to "try and get a computer and Internet connection into every school in Jamaica," Mavado kept his promise to assist in ensuring all local schools are able to connect to the Internet by donating 2 computers each to Constant Spring All Age and Charlie Smith High School on Tuesday October 22.

"I give thanks to God that I am now in a position to help my country. I gave to Constant Spring Junior High and Charlie Smith first, because I attended those schools myself, but we will be going to schools around the island. Our aim is to cover every school." - Mavado

"We really appreciate this donation. I hope that other entertainers will follow and try and make a difference " - Marva Maylor, Business Basic Coordinator at Constant Spring All Age
"This donation was a surprise because David Brooks did not have a long stay at this institution and for him to remember us is a really good thing." - Mr. Dennis Kelly, Principal of Charlie Smith High School.

CONNECT JAMAICA aims to donate computers every month to schools around the island, raising funds via various events and donations. CONNECT JAMAICA is taking advantage of the telecommunications provider Flow Jamaica 's offer of free Internet connection to all schools over the next two years.

"This is not a short term thing we want to do once, we want to establish it as a cause anybody can contribute to." - Mavado

Mavado's annual Birthday Bash dubbed the Real Mckoy will take place on Saturday December 1st at the Temple Hall Estate in St Andrew and will be donating a significant portion of the proceeds towards purchasing computers for CONNECT JAMAICA.

"Investing in the future of our nation is not something you need to be inspired to do; it is everybody's duty. I have a powerful voice amongst the people so I intend to also use it positively and to help contribute to the future of our nation." - Mavado

Source - ALYKHAT PR
Date - October 25, 2007

Shaggy O.D

Music icon Shaggy received the Order Of Distinction in the rank of Commander for outstanding service to Jamaica on Monday October 15 at Kings House. The Order of Distinction is the fifth in order of precedence of the Orders of Societies of Honour in Jamaica; Commanders take place and precedence immediately after Members and Honorary Members of the Order of Jamaica.

Shaggy, born Orville Richard Burrell, in Kingston, Jamaica, relocated to his mother's home in Brooklyn, New York at age 18. After leaving the US marines in the early nineties he launched his music career to great success. Oh Carolina, a cover of The Folkes Brothers(1960) hit became his first major success when it roared into the Number One spot in the U.K. and nine other countries, in 1993 the song also appeared on the Pure Pleasure album. Shaggy quickly followed in 1995 with the Boombastic album for which he won a won Grammy in 1996 for Best Reggae Album. In the last 12 years Shaggy has sold over 20 million albums worldwide. Shaggy is not only an entertainer but also has a soft heart, over the years Shaggy has consistently demonstrated his philanthropy by giving significant funds to charities all over the world from Jamaica to Africa.

Shaggy has been a consistent staple on the music scene both internationally and locally. He has made and indelible mark on Jamaica and is a great example for all. "I feel honoured to receive this award and overwhelmed that the Jamaican government saw it fit to bestow upon me such recognition" said Shaggy.

Shaggy received his Order of Distinction at a public awards ceremony held on National Heroes Day, Monday October 15 th at The National Indoors Sports Centre.

Source - Headline Entertainment

Date - October 17, 2008