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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

Ninety-two year-old Mercedes Kirkwood speaks enthusiastically about her career in Musical Theatre, echoing the words - “The sound of opera excites me the most.” Ms. Kirkwood will receive the Order of Distinction in the Rank of Commander (CD), for outstanding...
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
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.
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
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’.
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’.

Hundreds Say Goodbye to Late Mayor of Portmore

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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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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.
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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...
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JIS Radio Looks at Young Lives of National Heroes

During National Heritage Week, October 14 to 21, the Jamaica Information Service (JIS), through its radio department, will be taking a bold new look at the young lives of the National Heroes, in a seven part series. Titled ‘Young Heroes’, the series focuses on fictional stories about the lives of  Nanny of the Maroons, Marcus Mosiah Garvey, George William Gordon,...
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A procession with the body of former Mayor of Portmore, George Lee, on their way to a funeral home in Portmore, after the body arrived at the Norman Manley International Airport in Kingston, today (October 14). Mr. Lee, who died on September 29 in Florida after a period of illness, is to be accorded an official funeral by the Government of Jamaica. The funeral service will take place at The Power of Faith Ministries, Portmore, on Thursday, October 17, beginning at 11:00 a.m.
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Body of Mayor George Lee Arrives for Official Funeral

The body of former Mayor of Portmore George Lee has arrived in Jamaica. He is to be accorded an official funeral on Thursday, October 17. Mr. Lee’s body arrived at the Norman Manley International Airport on Monday, October 14 at 8 am and was led to a funeral home in Portmore in a 20-car procession. The procession travelled along George...
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Media Consultant and Lecturer at the Caribbean Institute of Media and Communication (CARIMAC), Fae Ellington, addresses the launch of the Meadowbrook High School Heritage Week activities today (Oct. 14), at the institution in St. Andrew.
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Students Urged to Learn from Achievements of Outstanding Jamaicans

Media Consultant and Lecturer at the Caribbean Institute of Media and Communication (CARIMAC), Fae Ellington, is encouraging the country’s youth to know their history and be inspired by the accomplishments of outstanding Jamaicans. She was delivering the main address on Monday, October 14, at the launch of the Meadowbrook High School Heritage Week activities at the institution in St. Andrew....
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