Jicky's latest community news
from the MRS Radio Station
About Jicky
Ordrick Samuel, also known as Jicky or Montgomery, operates the MRS Radio Station from his home. He broadcasts from speakers on his roof on Monday to Saturday at 6.30 am to 7.15 am and when necessary in the afternoon. He provides Barbudans with general news announcements, village information, notices and birthday celebrations. MRS Radio also features guest DJs including local preachers. Jicky can be contacted on +1-(268)-460-0087 or on his cell phone +1-(268)-721- 3239. Jicky is also a well known local Calypsonian, winning the Monarch title three times at Caribana. He has produced four cd's of his music including a Christmas cd and appears on Youtube singing his compositions.
Here on JLN we carry the latest news as it happens in Barbuda. Moreover we feature forthcoming events anywhere in the world, for example family reunions or graduations. Use our contact page to provide information about your activity and we will include it here.
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Cooperative egg farm opens
29 January 2012
The Barbuda Farmers Co-operative recently opened their egg farm. The business presently consist of 100 juvenile chickens which after about six months will produce one egg per day each. The owners intend to expand the project over the next two years in order that the importing of eggs from Antigua and the USA to Barbuda is vastly reduced and we can all benefit from fresh eggs every day.
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New Barbuda Community Centre Opens
19 January 2012
The new Barbuda community centre was opened in a grand ceremony attended by the Governor General Dame Louise Lake-Tack, Prime Minister Hon. Baldwin Spencer, the Chinese Ambassador to Antigua and other distinguished members of the community. Prime Minister Baldwin Spencer advised the people 'to use the centre wisely in the process of developing a strong and deep society in Barbuda' and thanked the people of the Republic of China.
The ceremony was attended by a large crowd. Rev. Patrick Thomas, of the Wesleyan Holiness church gave the invocation and the centre was blessed by Rev. Judith Archibald of the Holy Trinity church. There seemed to be much celebration and happiness as people toured the building that has been needed for so long in Barbuda.
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Felicitations from barbudaful to all our readers
04 January 2012
OK, OK, we're late, but the bugler overslept, and twelfth night is not quite upon us, so we hope you had a Merry Christmas and wish you a Safe, Happy and Prosperous New Year.
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…if you're in the UK here is something for you…
07 December 2011
Event organised by the Barbuda Social Group in Leicester, UK.
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Barbuda community centre nears completion
08 November 2011
The new Community Centre will officially be opened this month. It will be run by a Board of Trustees and a manager will be appointed by the Barbuda Council. Members of the community will be consulted on the future development of the centre but the intention is to offer a library facility, at least 21 computers for the community to access, conference facilities, meeting rooms and space for social and cultural activities.
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New Teacher Training Programme
31 October 2011
The Ministry of Education has begun a new teacher training programme in Barbuda. Director of Education, Jacintha Pringle said that this was a part of the Ministry's mission to have every teacher in Antigua and Barbuda trained by 2013. The training will take place at Sir McChesney George Secondary school and is intended in the first instance to train up to eight teachers on a part-time programme spread over a two year period.
This is a positive step for Barbudan teachers who may now become qualified in Barbuda, recognising the difficulties that existed in the past with travel to and from Antigua. The programme will be co-ordinated by Violet Lake.
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