This itinerary was adapted from the pre-visit
itinerary prepared by Lloyd Vermont, a trustee of the Jamaica Medical
Foundation.
Early March
- Official Announcement and Press Release by the
Jamaica Medical Foundation
- Live radio call-interviews
and Nationwide prior to coming
- Newspaper interviews
Monday March 12, 2001:
- Call-in interview on "Independent Talk Radio."
Thursday March 15:
- Philip and Dale Emeagwali depart BWI airport at 8 a.m.
- Arrive Kingston (Air J,1:05pm, AA 3:19pm)
- Arrival party
- Jamaica Medical Foundation
- Digicell (wireless & cellular phone manufacturer, one of three co-sponsors)
- Jamaica Tourist Board, http://www.jamaicatravel.com/
- Jamaica Computer Society (http://www.jcs.org.jm)
-
TVJ/CVM (TVJ is one of three TV stations.
CVM is a private TV company)
- Check in Hilton Kingston Jamaica
77 Knutsford Boulevard, Kingston 5, Jamaica
Tel:1/876/926-5430, Fax:1/876/929-7439
- 7: 00 p.m. Charge d'Affaires ad inerim
(acting ambassador), Richard Smyth,
of the U.S. Embassy hosted a reception for Emeagwali at his Jack Hill residence,
St. Andrew. Mr. Smyth greeted guests at the door and escorted them to the
cocktail area on the balcony overlooking the majestic lights of the city.
There was a buzz of activity at the balcony which was crowded with guests,
media photographers and waitresses. Present were the Nigerian High
Commissioner, Florentina Ukonga, and ambassadors from numerous countries.
Friday March 16:
- CVM interview?
- 9:00 a.m. Minister Burchell Whiteman, Education & Culture
- 10:00 a.m. This Business of Life --- Tommy J
(A radio programme running for 22 years non-stop.)
- 11:30 a.m. Mr. Edward Seaga - Courtesy Call (Prime Minister
from 1980-89, now Opposition Leader, wife Carla). Discussed the role of information
technology in Jamaican economy.
- 12:30 p.m. Lunch, Norma's at Devon House
(to be sponsored)
- 2:30 p.m. Taped "Profile" (Jamaica's most popular talk show)
with Ian Boyne for Jamaica Broadcasting Corporation
- 7:00 p.m. Explore Private Dinner “at home”
Saturday March 17:
- 11:00 a.m. Depart for a reception at the residence of the Mrs. Florentina Ukonga, the Nigerian
High Commissioner to Jamaica. Proceed to Sandals Royal Caribbean resort in Montego Bay.
Sunday March 18:
- Rest and recreation at Sandals Royal Caribbean
- Two radio call-in radio interviews.
- 6:00 p.m. Featured in "Profile," a half-hour human interest programme which features
successful people in various fields who have largely achieved against the odds.
It is an inspirational, motivational interview programme hosted by an inquisitive,
probing and controversial host, Ian Boyne.
Monday March 19:
- Sandals Royal Caribbean
- Call in radio interview
Tuesday March 20:
- Sandals Royal Caribbean
- Call-in radio interviews, with Ronnie Thwaites
(former Rhodes Scholar and Attorney-at-law, turned politician.
Now Member of
Jamaican parliament.)
Wednesday March 21:
- Leave Sandals Royal Caribbean for school presentation.
- Montego Bay Student Presentation to be
organized by HEART. The first of three student presentations to take place in
Montego Bay, Mandeville and Kingston. These are for students interested in a computer career
or who just want to meet and hear Emeagwali speak. The age range is 15-25. The class size will be 50-100.
- Spend the night in Alcan House in Mandeville. A historic, agricultural and residential
town. Scenic mountain drives, hiking and interactions with the
people. Alcan Houses are owned by ALumunium of CANada.
A friend of Lloyd Vermont will serve as our host. Mandeville has a Web site.
- Saint Elizabeth Technical High School, Saint Elizabeth
Thursday March 22:
- Radio interviews
- 10:00am Mandeville Student
Presentation auditorium of the Northern Caribbean University.
- Return to Kingston by 2:30pm
- 7 :00pm Reception, Nigerian High Commission
Friday March 23:
- 7:00 a.m.
TV/Radio interviews including "Smile Jamaica" television show.
- 10:00 a.m. Courtesy call on the Governor-General Sir Howard
Cooke at King's House (the official residence of colonial governors
and now that of Jamaican
Governor-Generals).
- 11:30 a.m. Lunch
- 2:30p.m. "My Place" radio interview with host
Michael Anthony Cuffe at KLAS FM 89. This was a 2.5 hour studio/call-in interview.
Saturday March 24:
- Banquet reception. Photo Ops with Sir Howard Cooke and Lady Cooke
(Jamaican first lady).
Keynote speech.
Sunday March 25:
- Attended a Theatre play with host Lloyd Vermont at the Mona Campus of the University of the West Indies.
- 2:45 p.m.:"The African Connection" radio interview with host
Kayode Siyanbola at KLAS FM 89.
- Dinner reception at the home of Dr. and Mrs. Peju Wilson. (Peju is a
gregarious Igbo lady married to a Jamaican).
Monday March 26:
- 11:00am Kingston School Visits
- 7:00pm Jamaica Computer Society “Reception” at Hilton Kingston Hotel.
Tuesday March 27:
- Rest & Recreation at Grand Lido in Negril
Between Tuesday March 27 to Thursday April 5:
- Fly out of Mo Bay
LODGING:
Devon House, Kingston, Jamaica
Devon House is the former home of one of Jamaica's first Black
millionaires. Built in the 1880s and has very interesting
history. Norma's Restuarant is on one of the varandahs of
Devon House. Serves
delightful Jamaican Menu. Renovated with antique furniture. Has
craft shops and refreshment stalls. Guided tour provided.
Learn about Jamaica's African heritage at the African Museum located at Devon House.
King’s House (residence of the Governor-General) and Jamaica House (residence of the
Prime Minister) are within walking distance. Bob Marley Museum is 10 blocks away.
Buy/read the book "A History of Devon House."
2:00 p.m. Arrived with Dale by Air Jamaica at the Kingston Airport.
Welcomed by Oliver Jones, Lloyd Vermont, representatives from Jamaica Medical Foundation, Digicel, MIC Technology, Jamaica Tourist Board,
TTP Public Relations firm (Angela), Jamaica Computer Society.
Ushered into the VIP lounge. Interviews with location television
stations (TVJ and CVM). Photo sessions for local newspapers.
PHOTO CAPTION (The Gleaner, jamaica-gleaner.com, Friday March 23, 2001, Page 27):
Dr. Philip Emeagwali (right) and wife, (second left) are welcomed by the
Tourist Board at the Norman Manley International Airport. There to meet them are
chairman of the Jamaica Medical Foundation (JMF), Oliver Jones (left) and Digicel's marketing manager, Harry Smith. Dr. Emeagwali will be the keynote speaker at the
JMF's Gala Fund-raising Banquet tomorrow at the Hilton Hotel.
ARTICLE CAPTION:
Top computer expert visits
Text to be provided from The Gleaner, March 23, 2001, Page 27.
Taken by Oliver Jones to Hilton Kingston Hotel
4:00 p.m. Tour of Digicel facilities. Remarks to employees. Photo sessions.
7:00 p.m. Cocktail reception at
United States Embassy's Charge d'Affaires ad interim
(acting ambassador) Richard
Smyth's residence (3 Wilmington Drive, Jacks Hill).
Mr. Smyth greeted guests at the door and escorted them to the
cocktail area on the balcony overlooking the majestic lights of the
city.
There were limited space and the photographers kept the guests busy.
Present were the Nigerian High Commissioner Mrs. Florentina Adenike Ukonga and ambassadors from a few
dozen nations.
PHOTO CAPTION: [The Weekend Observer, Friday, March 23, 2001, Page 5]
MEETING THE COMPUTER EXPERT: Super computer designer, Dr. Philip Emeagwali, is greeting by senior
medical officer at the Bustamante Children's Hospital, Dr. Sonia Thomas. They were at a reception
hosted for Emeagwali in Jacks Hill at the home of Richard Smith, charge d'affaires in the United States Embassy. At centre is Jamaica
Medical Foundation (JMF) trustee, Lloyd A. Vermont. Emeagwali will be the gust speaker at the JMF's gala fundraising banquet tomorrow, at the Hilton Kingston Hotel.
PHOTO CAPTION: [Sunday Herald, March 18-24, 2001, Page 3A]
SUPER COMPUTER PIONEER: Richard Smith (left), charge d'affaires, US Embassy, greets Dr. Phillip Emeagwali, super computer
pioneer, at a cocktail reception hosted for him at Mr Smith's Jacks Hill
home, last Thursday. Looking on is Orville Johnson (right), general manager, NCB Omni. Dr. Emeagwali of Nigeria, described as "one of the great minds of the information age", and the
"Bill Gates of Africa", will be the guest speaker at the Jamaica Medical Foundation fund-raising banquet on March 24, at the Hilton Kingston Hotel. (Ricardo Makyn Photo)
Friday March 16, 2001:
9:00 a.m. Meeting with Burchell Whiteman, minister of Education and Culture. In attendance were
Lloyd Vermont, Oliver Jones & Dale Emeagwali.
PHOTOS: To Be Provided
10.00 a.m. Taped radio interview "This Business of Life" with host Tommy J. at Creative Sounds Studio, 190 Mountain View Avenue.
11:30 a.m.
Meeting with Edward Seaga, former Jamaican Prime Minister and current leader of the Opposition Party. Discussions of The Role of Information Technology in Jamaica. In attendance were Lloyd Vermont, Oliver Jones and Dale Emeagwali. Meeting held at 24-26 Grenada Crescent, New Kingston.
PHOTOS: To be provided.
12:30 p.m. Lunch at Norma's Restaurant at Devon House
(built in 1881 by Jamaica's first black millionaire George
Stiebel). Received a book gift (Devon House Families by Enid
Shields) from Lloyd Vermont. Lunch sponsored by CUNA Mutual.
2:30 p.m. Taped TV interview "PROFILE" with host Ian Boyne. Interview was aired the following Sunday. Dozens of Jamaicans that later saw me in the streets
recognized me from the PROFILE interview. I talked about African contributions to science and technology, the role of education and technology in bridging the digital divide and alleviating
poverty in Africa.
PHOTOS:
With the grandson of Indira Ghandi whom Dale and I met at the studio.
7:00 p.m. Private dinner at LOJ's 12th Floor Penthouse. Sponsored by Scotia Jamaica Life Insurance.
Saturday March 17, 2001:
Swam and had breakfast with Dale at Hilton Kingston Hotel. Lunch with three dozen Nigerians
at the residence of the Nigerian High Commissioner. Photo sessions.
Left the High Commissioner's residence at about 3:00 p.m. and drove
in Lloyd Vermont's car to spend the night at Sandals Royal Caribbean (#77)
in Montego Bay. Dale Enjoyed the ride. We stopped by the road side for some coconut water.
Sunday March 18, 2001:
7:00 a.m. Radio interview with "Running African" hosted by
Andrea Williams-Green
Newspaper feature
5:25 p.m. Hotel management alerted me to watch my taped
interview on PROFILE airing on 5:00 p.m. on TVJ.
Monday March 19, 2001:
Radio Interviews, by telephone
Tuesday March 20, 2001:
Photo sessions with staff of Sandals Royal Caribbean.
Radio interviews, by telephone
Wednesday March 21, 2001:
10 a.m.
Montego Bay Student Presentation at Saint John's Methodist Church Hall. In attendance were 400 students. Lengthy
photo and autograph sessions.
2:00 p.m. Left to STETHS Careers Day in Saint Elizabeth. Photos to be provided.
4:30 p.m. Left St. Elizabeth and drove to Mandeville. Spent the night at Golf View Hotel in Mandeville.
Thursday March 22, 2001:
10:00 a.m. Left for Northern Caribbean University. Spoke to 500 students from six local schools. Radio interview for campus station. Organizer was Mrs. Nadine Campbell-Brown.
SPONSORS
SPONSORS
- Sir Howard Cooke, Governor General of Jamaica & Lady Cooke (Patron)
- Digicel
- Sandals International
- Grand Lido Negril
- Alcan Jamaica Limited
- H.E.A.R.T
- Air Jamaica Limited
- Hilton Kingston Hotel
- The United States Embassy
- The Nigerian High Commission
- Dr. & Mrs. Peju Wilson
- Life of Jamaica Limited
- Guardian Life Limited
- Prime Life Assurance Company Limited
- Cuna Mutual Insurance Society
- Omni Insurance Services Limited
- Scotia Jamaica Life Insurance Company Limited
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