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Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (left), presents daughter of the late Dr. the Hon. Olive Lewin, Major (Ret’d) Johanna Lewin, with the Order of Merit for distinguished service in the fields of Folk Music Research and Performance and Music Education during the National Honours and Awards Ceremony held today (October 21), at King’s House in St. Andrew.
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (left), presents daughter of the late Dr. the Hon. Olive Lewin, Major (Ret’d) Johanna Lewin, with the Order of Merit for distinguished service in the fields of Folk Music Research and Performance and Music Education during the National Honours and Awards Ceremony held today (October 21), at King’s House in St. Andrew.

My Mother Would Have Been Grateful – Major Lewin

Major (Ret’d) Johanna Lewin,daughter of late musicologist Dr. the Hon. Olive Lewin, OJ, CD is expressing gratitude to the Government and people of Jamaica for recognising her mother with the country’s fourth highest national honour. Dr. Lewin was the only...
Director of Production at the Jamaica Information Service (JIS), Miss Enthrose Campbell.
Director of Production at the Jamaica Information Service (JIS), Miss Enthrose Campbell.

Increased Sponsorship for JIS Heritage Essay Competition
Mercedes Kirkwood in action during one of her legendary performances
Mercedes Kirkwood in action during one of her legendary performances

92-Year-Old Opera Singer to Receive Order of Distinction
The late former Deputy Prime Minister, Ambassador Seymour Mullings, who died on October 9, at the age of 82.
The late former Deputy Prime Minister, Ambassador Seymour Mullings, who died on October 9, at the age of 82.

St. Ann to Celebrate Life of Seymour Mullings
Participants of the Dominoes for Life Concept, competes in a cut-throat domino tournament.
Participants of the Dominoes for Life Concept, competes in a cut-throat domino tournament.

CSJP Utilises Dominoes for Life Concept to Reach At-Risk Youth

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Samaritan Gets Badge of Honour for Assisting Accident Victim

“I don’t do things like this for any reward yuh nuh. It’s just from the goodness of mi heart. A suh di t’ing set man.” ​This is the sentiment of one modern day Samaritan, who displayed selflessness in rendering assistance to a fellow Jamaican, who got into an accident along the Port Henderson Road in St. Catherine last year. ​His...
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OAS Pays Tribute to Ambassador Seymour Mullings

Tributes continue to flow for late former Deputy Prime Minister, Ambassador Seymour Mullings, O.J. The Permanent Council of the Organization of American States (OAS) in Washington, D.C., on October 17, observed a moment of silence as a mark of respect to him. Mr. Mullings, who served as Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States, was also the country’s Permanent Representative to...
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Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (centre), shares a moment with four of the eight Jamaicans awarded Musgrave Medals by the Institute of Jamaica (IOJ), during a ceremony held yesterday (October 16), at the IOJ’s Lecture Hall, downtown Kingston. Pictured (from left) are: Natural Products Researcher, Dr. Trevor Yee, who was awarded a Bronze Medal; Guitarist, Earl “Chinna” Smith, who received a Silver Musgrave Medal; Gold Medal recipient and Social Historian, Professor Franklin Knight; and Climate Change Expert, Professor Michael Taylor, who was awarded a Silver Musgrave Medal.
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Eight Outstanding Jamaicans Awarded Musgrave Medals

Eight distinguished Jamaicans were on Wednesday, October 16, awarded Musgrave Medals by the Institute of Jamaica (IOJ), in recognition of their outstanding contributions in the literary, scientific and artistic fields. Leading the list of awardees were renowned composer and musician, Reinford Lee “Scratch” Perry, and Professor Franklin Knight, were awarded Gold Medals for their notable contributions in their respective fields....
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Many persons turned up at the church well over two hours before the funeral service’s scheduled 11:00 a.m. start, in the hope of getting a final look at the man who was widely referred to as ‘Mr. Portmore’.
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Hundreds Say Goodbye to Late Mayor of Portmore

Hundreds of persons turned out on Thursday, October 17, to pay final respects to the late Mayor of Portmore, George Egbert Emmanuel Lee, at the Official funeral, held at the Power of Faith Ministries Church, in Portmore, St. Catherine. Mr. Lee, who held the distinction of being Jamaica’s and the English-speaking Caribbean’s first directly elected Mayor, passed away on September...
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The late former Deputy Prime Minister, Ambassador Seymour Mullings, who died on October 9, at the age of 82.
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Official Funeral for Seymour Mullings

The Government of Jamaica will accord an Official Funeral to the late former Deputy Prime Minister and Cabinet Minister, the Hon. Seymour Mullings, OJ. The funeral service for the former Parliamentarian will take place at the St. Matthew’s Anglican Church, Claremont, St. Ann on Thursday, 24th October 2013 commencing at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow at the church cemetery. Condolence...
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Former Mayor of Portmore, George Lee.
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Outstanding Son of Jamaica: Former Mayor of Portmore, George Lee

Affectionately called ‘Mr. Portmore’, the late Mayor, Councillor George Lee, is described as a dedicated public servant, a strong innovative leader, and passionate about the work of the Portmore Municipal Council, and the vision for Portmore. Mr. Lee passed away on Sunday, September 29 after a short illness. Mr. Lee made history as the first elected Mayor of the 10...
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Teacher of Agriculture at the St. Ann based Claremont All Age School, Kay-Ann Lawson, whose life changed when she met the late former Deputy Prime Minister, Seymour Mullings, in the late 1990s.
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Former Deputy Prime Minister’s Kindness Changed a Student’s Life

The work of the late former Deputy Prime Minister, Cabinet member, diplomat and long-serving Member of Parliament for South East St. Ann, Ambassador Seymour ‘Foggy’ Mullings, has come in for special praise from many persons, particularly those who felt his direct impact. Teacher of Agriculture at the St. Ann based Claremont All Age School, Kay-Ann Lawson, tells JIS News that...
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