PNPYO wants youth in JEEP 5:22 PM
Roads closed for official funeral 5:07 PM
Pregnant teen held 9 days, beaten by boyfriend 2:12 PM
Woman tricked in $7.5-m house scam 1:31 PM
Klans top man killed 1:16 PM
72 hours to control dump fire 12:44 PM
Riverton residents urged to be careful of smoke 11:41 AM
NSWMA blasted over dump hazard 10:31 AM
Bill Clinton to speak in Ja next month
Friday, September 03, 2010
FORMER United States President Bill Clinton will deliver a public lecture at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston on October 25, according to a news release from the organisers, Whisky Productions.
Clinton, the 42nd American president, will speak on the topic 'Embracing our common humanity', which defines his current and growing international activism.
Clinton, who served as president for eight years during a time of unprecedented prosperity in America, is now — through his William J Clinton Foundation — a powerful voice in the fight against HIV/AIDS worldwide.
In 2009, Clinton was named United Nations Special Envoy for Haiti. This year, the Clinton Foundation dedicated resources to help with immediate and long-term relief and assistance following the earthquake that devastated Port-au-Prince in January this year.
 
|
POST A COMMENT
You must first register and then login to be able to post a comment.
HOUSE RULES
1. We welcome reader comments on the top stories of the day. Some comments may be republished on the website or in the newspaper – email addresses will not be published.
2. Please understand that comments are moderated and it is not always possible to publish all that have been submitted. We will, however, try to publish comments that are representative of all received.
3. We ask that comments are civil and free of libellous or hateful material. Also please stick to the topic under discussion.
4. Please do not write in block capitals since this makes your comment hard to read.
5. Please don't use the comments to advertise. However, our advertising department can be more than accommodating if emailed: advertising@jamaicaobserver.com.
6. If readers wish to report offensive comments, suggest a correction or share a story then please email: community@jamaicaobserver.com.
7. Lastly, read our Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy, and before commenting you need to register, conveniently, by clicking the link above.
9/4/2010
Best person to give that lecture.
9/3/2010
How sad it is that we continue to ignore history while continuing to embrace those who mean us and no good. When will Jamaicans and black people worldwide wake up to the fact that the west never has and never will love us no matter how desperate we love them. Know your history or you will be doomed over and over again to repeat it.
9/3/2010
Oh get over yourselves. Bill Clinton is coming to Jamaica to speak because he has been paid. Why make all the fuss about it when he leaving Jamaica with a pocket of cash and his visit doesn't benefit the ordinary Jamaican.
9/3/2010
C M. That won't happen. We have been told that relations between Jamaica and America have broken down so we will act like this is true regardless of evidence to the contrary.
9/3/2010
Clinton's speaking fees are NOT cheap. In 2005 CNN reported that he earned 7.5million.While I have always admired him and am heartened to hear of his visit. I will have to watch the clip on TV.
9/3/2010
C M I love your comment and support it 100%!!
9/3/2010
That will be an incredible moment. I wish I could be there. A very caring, passionate and knowledgeable being.
9/3/2010
What no comments? the Prior President of the United States coming to visit Jamaica and just one comment..I wonder if people realize what an honor it is to have President Clinton visit, It signifies recognition of Jamaica and remember his wife is Hillary Clinton, Secy of State, very powerful position, unnu betta get out unnu sunday best and go greet Pres. Clinton at airport with all the school children lining the street with flowers the way it used to be when I was a child in Jamaica..get ready .
9/3/2010
Great!
Other Stories
RSS Feeds
