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Also known as Monkey Island, Pellew Island is one of Jamaica’s small, near-shore islands. Located just off the San San coast near Port Antonio, Pellew Island is an important part of Jamaica’s natural heritage and an iconic image of our northeastern coast. Originally part of Cold Harbour Estates, it was purchased in 1953 by Baron Heinrich Thyssen as a Valentine’s gift for his fiancée, and has been privately owned ever since. The current owner plans to construct four villas on the island. This is likely to result in significant environmental impact, both during the construction phase and afterwards, as well as the loss of access to the beach... click on "Save Monkey Island" in the News section.
According to recent estimates, the earthquake that hit China on Monday could leave 10,000 people dead. Web users are saying that the catastrophe could have been avoided, if only they had listened to the toads... click on "China Earthquake" in the News section.
Did U.S.'s HAARP cause Earthquake in Sichuan Province, China on May 12, 2008? The new weapon of World War III... click on "HAARP" in the News section.
I am searching for my father Robert (Bugs) Lee... click on "Robert Lee" in the Articles section.
I believe......that your mind is capable of far, far more functions than the average person is aware of. Maybe, you have, or have not, taken the time to think about it. ... click on "I Believe" in the Articles section.
Beijing Olympic Gardens. This year the gardens will be the most impressive in the history of the Olympics...click on "Beijing Gardens" in the Articles section.
For the last two decades or more, there has been an active movement in the Chinese Jamaican community to restore and reconstruct the Cemetery, where many of our parents, siblings, and even grandparents, are buried.
Now, a dedicated team, led by Robert Lee, has been working quietly and tirelessly to restore the dilapidated Chinese Cemetery ... click on "Chinese Cemetery" in the Articles section.
Sacrifice for personal gain is demeaning and unnatural. But, illuminated by love, self-sacrifice becomes sacred... click on "Sacrifice" in the Articles section.
"We are so much bigger and more glorious than we perceive ourselves to be". This quote from Teilhard de Chardin was chosen by Jean Lowrie Chin, JP, in the message of hope she delivered to the Alpha Alumnae Toronto chapter at their May luncheon held on May 4, 2008 at the Rouge Hill Community Centre in Markham, Ontario... click on "Alpha Lunch" in the Articles section.
We had a good turnout at Gah San on Sunday, April 6, 2008, to the extent
that parking became a slight problem. It seemed more people than usual
participated in the ceremony. In the past, people would go directly to the
graves they had come to visit and not bother to come up to the colonnade,
where the ceremony is conducted and for information on locating the graves.
Actually, requests for location of graves came in fast and furious in the latter
part of the morning, which had David Chang under some stress... click on "Gah San" in the Articles section.
Formerly the Toronto Hakka Conference in winter 2000 and
2004, Roundhouse Reunion 2008 will be held this month at
the Chinese Cultural Centre of Greater Toronto, Scarborough.
Hakka roundhouses are under consideration to be designated World
Heritage Sites by the United Nations. Dating back up to 1,000 years,
roundhouses sheltered dozens of multi-generational families in
hundreds of rooms. Like a mini-village, the massive earthen
dwelling would offer protection, communal space for celebrations,
and self-sufficiency in food and water. ...more info
Check out some jokes/pics ... click on "Joke of the Month" in the Articles section.
Cook up some Meatloaf, Jamaican styleee ... go to the Recipes page.
Toronto FC 40+ is looking for players. All you over 40 has-beens and wannabees, remember Cliffwood/Skymark soccer ... when you could run rings around so-and-so and later all of you sit down and argue with Bobby? If you want to try and capture some of those glory days again then let’s find a field and kick some ball. Email the webmaster if interested.