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Political Ombudsman, Donna Parchment Brown, addresses a JIS ‘Think Tank’, while displaying a copy of the Civic Handbook, titled ‘Jamaica Strong and Free’, today (May 24).
Political Ombudsman, Donna Parchment Brown, addresses a JIS ‘Think Tank’, while displaying a copy of the Civic Handbook, titled ‘Jamaica Strong and Free’, today (May 24).

Civic Education Handbook Published By Office Of Political Ombudsman

To mark Jamaica’s 60th year of Independence and the 20th year of existence of the Office of the Political Ombudsman (OPO), the OPO has published a Civic Education handbook, titled ‘Jamaica Strong and Free’. Political Ombudsman, Donna Parchment Brown, said...
Custos of St. Andrew, Ian Forbes (second left) and his wife Lana Forbes (left), share a moment with National Chorale of Jamaica (NCOJ) Medal of Excellence Award recipients – Executive Director of the Institute of Jamaica (IOJ), Vivian Crawford (third left); Jamaican international opera singer, Dawn Marie James (centre); and accomplished musician, Marjorie May Bayley (third right). Also sharing the moment are Chief Executive Officer of the Jamaica National (JN) Group, Earl Jarrett (second right); and Chairman of the NCOJ, Christopher Samuda. The ceremony was held in the King’s House Ballroom on May 22.
Custos of St. Andrew, Ian Forbes (second left) and his wife Lana Forbes (left), share a moment with National Chorale of Jamaica (NCOJ) Medal of Excellence Award recipients – Executive Director of the Institute of Jamaica (IOJ), Vivian Crawford (third left); Jamaican international opera singer, Dawn Marie James (centre); and accomplished musician, Marjorie May Bayley (third right). Also sharing the moment are Chief Executive Officer of the Jamaica National (JN) Group, Earl Jarrett (second right); and Chairman of the NCOJ, Christopher Samuda. The ceremony was held in the King’s House Ballroom on May 22.

PHOTOS: National Chorale Of Jamaica Medal Of Excellence Awards Ceremony
Mayor of Kingston, Senator Councillor Delroy Williams.
Mayor of Kingston, Senator Councillor Delroy Williams.

City Of Kingston Marks 150th Anniversary
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African Culture And Heritage To Be Celebrated On May 25
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, raises her hand in praise at the Labour Day praise and worship concert held at Mandela Park in Half- Way Tree, St. Andrew, on May 23. The concert featured some of the country’s best gospel talent such as Minister Kukudoo, Sister Patt and Lubert Levy.
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, raises her hand in praise at the Labour Day praise and worship concert held at Mandela Park in Half- Way Tree, St. Andrew, on May 23. The concert featured some of the country’s best gospel talent such as Minister Kukudoo, Sister Patt and Lubert Levy.

PHOTOS: Labour Day Gospel Concert Mandela Park

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Manager for Corporate Affairs and Communication at the Betting, Gaming and Lotteries Commission (BGLC), Jeanette Lewis.
EducationFinance & Public ServiceYouth

Applications Open For BGLC Tertiary Education Grant

The Betting, Gaming and Lotteries Commission (BGLC) is now accepting applications for the BGLC Tertiary Education Grant for the 2022/2023 academic year. The grant is a contribution towards tuition fees and will see 300 students receiving $60,000 each. It is available to full-time first to fourth-year undergraduates, no older than 26 years, who are enrolled at an accredited local tertiary...
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Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Leeroy Williams (left), and Custos of St. James, Bishop the Hon. Conrad Pitkin, pay respects to National Hero, The Right Excellent Samuel Sharpe, at a floral tribute at Sam Sharpe Square in Montego Bay on Monday, May 23.
Culture

Jamaicans Urged To Remember Legacy Of Sam Sharpe

Jamaicans are being urged to remember the legacy of National Hero, the Rt. Excellent Samuel Sharpe, in his fight for the freedom and rights that we now enjoy. Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Leeroy Williams, made the call in his address at a floral tribute to the National Hero at Sam Sharpe Square in Montego Bay on Monday (May 23)....
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State Minister in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Leslie Campbell.
Foreign Affairs

More Visibility Of Transition Challenges Faced By SIDS Needed – State Minister

More visibility of the challenges faced by Small Island Developing States (SIDS) that want to transition into sustainable and resilient ocean economies is needed, says State Minister in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Leslie Campbell. “In order for SIDS to undertake effective ocean-based climate actions, scaling up ocean finance will be important,” Senator Campbell...
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Mayor of Portmore, His Worship Leon Thomas (left), is assisted by Portmore Branch Manager for Sodality Cooperative Credit Union, Roger Limsang, to smooth the concrete laid for a new footpath leading from the bus stop to the community of Daytona in Portmore, on Labour Day, May 23.
Labour Day 2022Social Security

New Pathway Built To Assist Disabled In Daytona, Portmore

Residents of Daytona in Portmore, St. Catherine, are now able to access a main bus stop during the rainy season, following the construction of a concrete footpath, which leads from the community. The disabled-friendly pathway was completed on May 23 as part of the Portmore Municipality’s 2022 Labour Day project. Mayor of Portmore, His Worship Leon Thomas, said the footpath...
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Chairman of the Trelawny Municipal Corporation and Mayor of Falmouth, Councillor Colin Gager (second left), is joined by members of the Corporation’s Roads and Works Department in painting a wall in Water Square, Falmouth, on Labour Day, May 23.
Labour Day 2022Local Government

Falmouth The Focus Of Labour Day Activities In Trelawny

The town of Falmouth was the focus of activities for Labour Day in Trelawny on Monday (May 23). Activities included beautification of the Trelawny Municipal Corporation and Falmouth Court House, Water Square and other areas of the town. Chairman of the Trelawny Municipal Corporation and Mayor of Falmouth, Councillor Colin Gager, said that in Water Square, streets were washed and...
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