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Director of Production at the Jamaica Information Service (JIS), Miss Enthrose Campbell.

Increased Sponsorship for JIS Heritage Essay Competition

As the October 25 deadline nears for entries to be submitted for the Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Heritage Essay Competition, several sponsors have come on board to participate in the event. Director of Production at the JIS, Enthrose Campbell, is delighted...

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.

St. Ann to Celebrate Life of Seymour Mullings

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

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.

Eight Outstanding Jamaicans Awarded Musgrave Medals

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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...

12 years ago Community

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...

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’.

12 years ago Community

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...

12 years ago Community

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...

12 years ago Community

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...

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.

12 years ago Community

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...

High Commissioner to the United Kingdom (UK), Her Excellency Aloun Ndombet-Assamba, signs the book of condolence for the late former Deputy Prime Minister and Ambassador to the United States of America (USA), Hon. Seymour Mullings, which opened on Monday, October 14, at the High Commission in London. The book will remain open until Friday, October18. Ambassador Mullings served for 26 years as a member of the House of Representatives, and was also a Finance Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Minister of Health, Minister of Local Government, and Minister of Agriculture. He died on October 9 at the age of 82.

12 years ago Community

Members of the House Pay Tribute to Ambassador Mullings

Members of the House of Representatives, on Tuesday, October 15 paid glowing tributes to the late former Deputy Prime Minister, Cabinet Minister, and Ambassador to Washington, Mr. Seymour Mullings, describing him as a patriot and selfless, who was dedicated to the advancement of his constituents, and the country as a whole. In her contribution, Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia...