The Bank Of Jamaica is honouring late reggae superstar BOB MARLEY by issuing commemorative gold and silver coins. The 1,000 coins, which feature the singer’s dread-locked likeness, are being produced by the British Royal Mint and are being sold for $100 (GBP56) each. Bank spokeswoman JACQUELINE MORGAN says, “We’ve received quite a bit of interest already.”

The Miss Jamaica World 2006 Grand Coronation took place on Saturday August 19th, at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel, culminating with Sara Lawrence, Miss Crane Ridge Resort, emerging as Miss Jamaica World 2006.

Internationally renowned cultural icon Louise Bennett-Coverley, simply known as `Miss Lou,’ was buried on August 9th at the National Heroes Circle in Kingston, after a state funeral attended by government officials, family members and thousands of Jamaicans eager to pay their last respects at the Coke Methodist Church in Kingston.

The Bank of America Tower at International Place in downtown Miami will illuminate in the colors of the Jamaican flag; black, green and gold in commemoration of Jamaica’s 44th Independence anniversary celebrations, starting on Friday August 4th at sunset.