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Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Dr. the Hon.. Andrew Wheatley, addresses the official opening of the BMR Wind Farm Project in Potsdam, St. Elizabeth.
Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Dr. the Hon.. Andrew Wheatley, addresses the official opening of the BMR Wind Farm Project in Potsdam, St. Elizabeth.

Largest Private Sector Renewable Energy Project

When Blue Mountain Renewables (BMR) began operating its 36-megawatt wind farm in Potsdam, St. Elizabeth, a few months ago, the facility became Jamaica’s largest private sector renewable energy project. Minister of Science, Energy and Technology,  Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley,...
Senator Tom Tavares-Finson, Chairman of the National Gallery of Jamaica congratulates Professor Li Shaowen from the Central Academy of Fine Arts in Beijing, on his piece ‘Woods’ at the opening of the ‘Conveying the Heart’ exhibition at the Olympia Gallery on Thursday, as His Excellency Nui Qingbao, Chinese Ambassador to Jamaica, looks on.
Senator Tom Tavares-Finson, Chairman of the National Gallery of Jamaica congratulates Professor Li Shaowen from the Central Academy of Fine Arts in Beijing, on his piece ‘Woods’ at the opening of the ‘Conveying the Heart’ exhibition at the Olympia Gallery on Thursday, as His Excellency Nui Qingbao, Chinese Ambassador to Jamaica, looks on.

‘We want to Make Art Accessible to all our Citizens’ says Minister Grange
(Centre) Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Alison McLean and (left) Marjorie Leyden-Vernon, Director, Community Cultural Development Services at JCDC share a photo opportunity with the winners of the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission’s Spirit of Independence Competition at the Awards Ceremony. The event was held Thursday, September 15, 2016 at Devonshire, Devon House in Kingston.
(Centre) Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Alison McLean and (left) Marjorie Leyden-Vernon, Director, Community Cultural Development Services at JCDC share a photo opportunity with the winners of the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission’s Spirit of Independence Competition at the Awards Ceremony. The event was held Thursday, September 15, 2016 at Devonshire, Devon House in Kingston.

Grange Commends Private and Public Sector for Displaying Spirit of Independence
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Honourable Olivia Grange shares a photo opportunity with triple Olympic gold medalist, Usain Bolt and CEO of KLE Group Limited, Gary Matalon at the grand opening of the first franchise of the Usain Bolt Tracks and Record restaurant in Ochi Rios, St Ann on Wednesday, September, 14, 2016.
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Honourable Olivia Grange shares a photo opportunity with triple Olympic gold medalist, Usain Bolt and CEO of KLE Group Limited, Gary Matalon at the grand opening of the first franchise of the Usain Bolt Tracks and Record restaurant in Ochi Rios, St Ann on Wednesday, September, 14, 2016.

Usain Bolt Tracks and Records franchise good for Brand Jamaica – Grange
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie. (FILE)
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie. (FILE)

Minister McKenzie to Tour Marcus Garvey Drive

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Culture

Grange Hails Icon Cecil Cooper

The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange, has hailed the artist, singer and art educator, Cecil Cooper, as a “cultural icon who has been an active participant in the development of Jamaican art for more than fifty years.” Mr Cooper passed away yesterday (Thursday). He was 70. Minister Grange said: “Cecil dedicated 50 years of...
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Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, addresses the inaugural Island Routes Certified Partner Conference, held at Sandals Ochi Beach Resort on September 14.
Tourism

Tourism Minister Calls on Region to Bond Together

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says the Caribbean as a region needs to rethink its tourism marketing strategy and would be better served bonding together as opposed to individual islands going it alone. Addressing tourism stakeholders from across the region at the inaugural Island Routes Certified Partner Conference at Sandals Ochi Beach Resort in Ocho Rios, St. Ann, on...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), listens to renowned local artist Cecil Cooper, who was conferred with the Order of Distinction (Commander Class), at a ceremony, at King’s House in St. Andrew, on September 6.
Prime Minister

PM Hails Artist and Musician Cecil Cooper as Extraordinary and Influential

Prime Minister Andrew Holness has expressed profound sadness at the passing of Cecil Harvey Cooper, CD.  The Prime Minister said Jamaica has lost a true icon, who had a distinguished career as an influential musician, artist and art educator.  “His extraordinary career in the local art world will never be forgotten. He was an energetic and passionate educator who influenced...
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Miss Shana Miller, a parent of an NHF beneficiary, talks to JIS News about her relief on hearing about the increase in subsidy on drugs for children 0 to 18 years.
Health & Wellness

Mother Commends NHF for Doubling Subsidy on Drugs for Children

Shana Miller breathed a sigh of relief in August when she heard that the National Health Fund (NHF) would be doubling its subsidy on drugs for children on September 1. Her regular existence had been disrupted about six months before, when her daughter was diagnosed with epilepsy. Since then, the 13-year-old has been on medication costing some $10,000 per month....
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Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (left), greets World War II veteran Dennis Booth, following the 70th anniversary dinner of the Royal Air Force Association (RAFA) Jamaica at Curphey Place in Swallowfield, St. Andrew, on September 14.
Governor General

GG Hails World War II Vets

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, has hailed Jamaican war veterans who fought for Britain during World War II from 1939 to 1945. He said they demonstrated tremendous acts of gallantry, commitment and sacrifices in the fight for freedom. “A resounding message out of the service of the veterans is that no good cause or just demand should...
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Minister of Education, Youth and Information Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid (third left), plays the piano at the recently opened Marley Music Room at the GraceKennedy/Parade Gardens Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Centre, on Water Lane, in Kingston. Surrounding the Minister are students from the Holy Family Primary and Infant School and the Dupont Primary School. Looking on (from fourth left) are Director of Cultural Policy, Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Marisa Benain and Chief Executive Officer, GraceKennedy Foods, Mrs. Andrea Coy. The facility was officially opened during a ceremony on September 14.
CultureEntertainmentYouth

Inner-City Children to Benefit from Marley Music Room

Children from inner-city communities in Kingston are to benefit from the opening of the Marley Music Room at the GraceKennedy/Parade Gardens Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Centre, in downtown Kingston. The facility was officially opened during a ceremony held at the centre on Water Lane on September 14. The Marley Music Room is a partnership between the Bob Marley...
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Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Honourable Ruel Reid, plays a popular Bob Marley song on the Piano for students from the Holy Family Primary School. Looking on are Marisa Benain, Director, Cultural Policy and Monitoring in the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport and Andrea Coy from Grace Kennedy Limited.The group was at the Official Opening of the Bob Marley Music Room on September 15, 2016 in Kingston.
CultureEntertainment

“Marley Music Room will Prepare Next Generation of Musicians” – Grange

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange has commended the Bob Marley Foundation and the Grace & Staff Community Development Foundation on having the vision to establish the Marley Music Room in Parade Garden, Kingston. “I applaud you on this initiative – the Marley Music Room, which will help to prepare the next generation of musicians....
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