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Dr. the Hon. David Boxer, O.J., with a group of students of the Edna Manley College of the Visual and Performing Arts.

National Gallery of Jamaica’s Tribute to David Boxer

The National Gallery of Jamaica has received the sad news of the passing of Dr the Hon. David Boxer, O.J., one of the Caribbean region’s most eminent and influential art scholars, artists and art collectors. Dr Boxer served the National...

Acting Executive Director of the Jamaica National Heritage Trust, Dorrick Gray, speaking at a Jamaica Information Service ‘Think Tank’ on May 24.

Earthquake Victims to be Remembered June 7

Repairs Being Monitored at Ward Theatre to Maintain Heritage Value

High Commissioner to the UK, His Excellency Seth George Ramocan, makes his presentation at the launch of the Jamaica 55 Steering Committee in London, recently.

Jamaica 55 UK Steering Committee Launched

Wife of the Prime Minister and Member of Parliament for East Rural St. Andrew, the Most Hon. Juliet Holness (centre), joins residents in preparing a concrete mixture for the patching of roads in Dublin Castle on Labour Day, May 23.

East Rural St. Andrew Residents Put Work into Labour Day

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport Hon. Olivia Grange (left) and Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right) paint the front of the Ward Theatre, North Parade, Kingston, as part of Labour Day 2017 activities on May 23.

9 years ago Culture

Minister Grange Lauds Support for Restoration of Ward Theatre

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, has lauded the financial contributions from various public- and private-sector entities for the restoration of the Ward Theatre. She noted that support has come from the Ward Theatre Foundation, Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC), and the Tourism Enhancement Fund, among others. Minister Grange was speaking at a ceremony...

Volunteers carry out rehabilitation work on a changing room at the Ward Theatre, during National Labour Day project activities at the downtown Kingston-based facility on May 23.

9 years ago CulturePrime Minister

Restoration of Ward Theatre a Priority – PM

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, said the Government has given priority to the restoration of the Ward Theatre, as it represents an important store of cultural value and heritage. An allocation has been made towards the rehabilitation of the building, which is expected to be operational by August. “I would love to see the day when I can...

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange and Co-Chairman of the National Council on Reparation, Professor Verene Sherpherd were pleased with this morning’s Special Memorial Tribute in honour of National Hero Sharpe, who was a champion for workers of Jamaica.

9 years ago Culture

Memory of National Hero, Sam Sharpe, to be Honoured Every Labour Day Henceforth

The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange announced today (May 23) that a Special Memorial Tribute honouring National Hero Samuel Sharpe will be the first official activity of Labour Day from now on. Minister Grange’s announcement came after she headed a list of officials laying wreaths at the Monument of Sam Sharpe at National Heroes...

9 years ago CultureEnvironment

Jamaicans Urged To Plant Trees

Jamaicans are being encouraged to plant trees to support the ‘Trees for Life’ initiative, aimed at strengthening the island’s diverse flora and improving its resilience to climate change. Trees for Life is a campaign being undertaken as part of the Yallahs/Hope (River) Watershed Project with support from the Forestry Department, National Environment & Planning Agency (NEPA) and the Ministry of...

9 years ago CultureLabour

Statue To Be Commissioned For Workers Monument

A statue is to be commissioned by next year to complete the Workers Monument located in the vicinity of the Kingston Craft Market on Ocean Boulevard, downtown Kingston. This commitment was given by Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, at a Rededication and Remembrance ceremony today (May 22), at the site of the monument. The monument...

Mayor of Kingston and St. Andrew Corporation, Senator Delroy Williams

9 years ago Culture

Management Plan for the Ward Theatre

The Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation will be preparing a long-term management plan for the maintenance of the Ward Theatre in downtown Kingston. Mayor of Kingston, Senator Delroy Williams, told JIS News that there are plans to put a management team in place. “Of course, we have started that planning already. I don’t want to say much about it,...

Acting Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Dr. Janice Lindsay, addresses a JIS Think Tank on May 18.

9 years ago CultureLabour

Jamaicans Urged to Clean Up Their Communities on Labour Day

Jamaicans are being encouraged to come out and clean up their communities on Labour Day, which is being observed on Tuesday, May 23. Acting Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Dr. Janice Lindsay, made the call while speaking at a Jamaica Information Service Think Tank on Thursday (May 18) at the agency’s head office in...