It’s COUNTDOWN time! You now have only 5 days to register at the early bird conference rate! Please take this opportunity now. Pay the lower rate, become a member of the Association for Cultural Studies and contribute to the assistance scheme that enables persons from diverse regions to participate in an international Cultural Studies dialogue.

NEWSFLASH! The draft conference programme has now been posted on the website! Please make sure that your details are correct and complete. Register by May 31 to ensure that you will be reflected in the conference programme and abstract books. On behalf of the ACS Board and the Local Organizing Committee, I would like to offer a special thanks to panel organizers for all the work they have done to make the conference a success already.

Have you heard about the ‘Cultural Village’ that will feature themed nights around sacred and profound aspects of Caribbean culture? Poets, dancers, drummers, storytellers, and Revival priests, amidst the smell of Jerk and the sounds of Reggae, will be on hand each night to share an assortment of Caribbean culture. Stay tuned for more details on the schedule of activities in the Cultural Village.

For those who wish to experience the special sites, sounds and smells of Jamaica, Jamventure Tours (official tour company of the 2008 ACS Crossroads) will be on hand to provide details of organized tours for your taste. See the link to tours offered by Jamventure at www.crossroads2008.org

If you would like to travel to the conference with a guest, remember to take advantage of the opportunities for accompanying guests!

The Local Organizing Committee is looking forward to welcoming you to Kingston!