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Late Reggae singer and global superstar, James “Jimmy Cliff” Chambers.
Late Reggae singer and global superstar, James “Jimmy Cliff” Chambers.

Gov’t Senator Proposes Museum and Statue to Honour Jimmy Cliff’s Legacy

Government Senator, Charles Sinclair, has proposed that the former home of late musical icon, James “Jimmy Cliff” Chambers, be transformed into a museum to honour the reggae legend’s life and global contributions. Paying tribute to the icon in the Senate...
Chairman of the National Prayer Vigil of Jamaica Prayer and Promotions Committee, Dr. Patricia Holness (right), and Chairman of the National Prayer Vigil, the Reverend Errol Rattray, are in discussion at a press conference on December 9, at the Medallion Hall Hotel in Kingston.
Chairman of the National Prayer Vigil of Jamaica Prayer and Promotions Committee, Dr. Patricia Holness (right), and Chairman of the National Prayer Vigil, the Reverend Errol Rattray, are in discussion at a press conference on December 9, at the Medallion Hall Hotel in Kingston.

Nation to Participate in Two Days of Prayer and Repentance
Floral tributes were laid at the shrine of the late former Prime Minister, Most Hon. Michael Manley, to mark the 101st anniversary of his birth, at National Heroes Park in Kingston on Wednesday (December 10).
Floral tributes were laid at the shrine of the late former Prime Minister, Most Hon. Michael Manley, to mark the 101st anniversary of his birth, at National Heroes Park in Kingston on Wednesday (December 10).

PHOTOS: Floral Tribute for Michael Manley
Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport Minister, Hon. Olivia Grange, addresses Wednesday’s (December 3) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House.
Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport Minister, Hon. Olivia Grange, addresses Wednesday’s (December 3) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House.

Jamaica Receives Donation from Royal Ethiopian Trust
Prime Minister, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Holness (left), shaking hands with Chief of the Accompong Maroons in St. Elizabeth, Richard Currie, during a visit to the community on Sunday (November 30). Looking on at centre is Minister of culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange.
Prime Minister, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Holness (left), shaking hands with Chief of the Accompong Maroons in St. Elizabeth, Richard Currie, during a visit to the community on Sunday (November 30). Looking on at centre is Minister of culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange.

JDF Engineers to Assist With Rebuilding in Accompong

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Government Receives Ethiopian Delegation on Hurricane Recovery Assistance Mission

The Government of Jamaica on Thursday received a high-level delegation from the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, which was dispatched to the island to explore areas where Ethiopia may assist Jamaica's recovery and relief efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa. The Ethiopian delegation was led by State Minister His Excellency Ambassador Berhanu Tsegaye. The delegation was received at Jamaica...
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Mini Miss St. Thomas Heritage Queen 2025, Breanna Gayle.
Culture

Mini Miss St. Thomas Heritage Queen Launches ‘My VIP’ Project To Empower Children’s Voices

Mini Miss St. Thomas Heritage Queen 2025, Breanna Gayle, has launched a project aimed at empowering children in the parish to use their voices for positive self‑expression and greater self‑awareness. ‘My VIP’ (My Voice is Powerful/My Voice Ignites Purpose) is a platform designed to help children, aged six to 12, use creative arts—including speech, drama, and music—to express themselves and...
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President of the Jamaica Council of Churches (JCC) and executive member of the Jamaica Umbrella Groups of Churches, Bishop Christine Gooden-Benguche.
Culture

National Days of Prayer to Be Held on Saturday, November 15 and Sunday, November 16

The Jamaica Umbrella Groups of Churches (JUGC) will spearhead relief efforts and the observance of National Days of Prayer as Jamaica continues to recover from the effects of Hurricane Melissa. The JUGC forms part of the National Religious and Faith-based Hurricane Task Force established by the Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange. President of the Jamaica...
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Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (right), stands at attention for the playing of the National Anthem at the annual Remembrance Day ceremony at National Heroes Park in Kingston on Tuesday (November 11). He is joined by (from left) Senior Puisne Judge Semone Wolf-Reece, representing the Chief Justice, Hon. Justice Bryan Sykes; Member of Parliament for St. Andrew Western, Anthony Hylton, representing the Leader of the Opposition, Mark Golding; and President of the Senate, Senator Tom Tavares-Finson, representing Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness.
Culture

Jamaica Pays Tribute to Fallen Soldiers on Remembrance Day

Soldiers who fought and died in World Wars I and II were honoured for their bravery and sacrifice, during the annual Remembrance Day ceremony on Tuesday (November 11) at National Heroes Park in Kingston. The ceremony, which got under way at about 10:30 a.m., included a two-minute period of silence at 11:00 a.m. to mark the Armistice that ended the...
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The three honourees of the Heritage Flag-Raising Ceremony held at Independence Park in Black River, St. Elizabeth, on National Heroes Day, Monday, October 20. From left are ice cream vendor Aladean Stewart; Deputy Mayor of Black River and Councillor for the Malvern Division, Donald Simpson; and Deputy Chief Executive Officer of Intown Super Centre, Ryan Lloyd.
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Three Citizens Honoured During Heritage Flag Raising Ceremony in St. Elizabeth

Ice cream vendor Aladean Stewart, who heroically saved a life, was among three citizens honoured for their outstanding contributions to community and nation-building during the Heritage Flag-Raising Ceremony held at Independence Park in Black River, St. Elizabeth, on National Heroes Day, Monday, October 20. Mr. Stewart, a resident of Black River, was formally recognised for gallantry following a heroic rescue...
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