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PM Reaffirms State Support for Maroon Communities
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has reaffirmed Government’s support for the Maroon communities. “You are part of Jamaica and you are entitled to the protection [and] resources of the State of Jamaica,” the Prime Minister emphasised. He...
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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...
Jamaica Receives Donation from Royal Ethiopian Trust
The Royal Ethiopian Trust has made a US$5,000 donation to support Jamaica’s Hurricane Melissa Recovery efforts. The disclosure was made by Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport Minister, Hon. Olivia Grange, at Wednesday’s (December 3) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House. Ms. Grange read a letter from Prince Ermias Sahle-Selassie, grandson of His Imperial Majesty, Emperor Haile Selassi, addressed to Prime...
JDF Engineers to Assist With Rebuilding in Accompong
Engineers from the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) will be assisting with repairs to damaged buildings in Accompong and surrounding areas in St. Elizabeth, says Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness. Approximately 80 per cent of the structures in the historical maroon community, which has about 260 houses, were damaged or destroyed during the October 28 hurricane. Speaking during...
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...
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...
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...