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Yoga instructors, participants, including members of the Indian community, pose after a yoga session held on the lawns of India House, East King’s House Road, Kingston, in 2023.

High Commission of India Hosts Activity in Observance of International Yoga Day

The High Commission of India (HCI) is hosting a yoga activity on Saturday, June 21, at the Annual Lawns of the Hope Royal Botanical Gardens, 227 Old Hope Road, Kingston, beginning at 4:30 p.m. Yoga is an ancient practice originating...

Bats to Feature at New Exhibition by Natural History Museum of Jamaica

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange.

Reggae Sumfest Remains Vibrant Platform That Elevates Rich Entertainment Culture – Minister

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, delivers the keynote address at the official launch of the Buxton Building Restoration Project held recently at the Heritage Park Quadrangle at The Mico University College in Kingston.

Gov’t to Seek UNESCO Support for Buxton Building Restoration

Senior Education Officer in the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Marlon Williams.

Schools Across Jamaica to Celebrate Africa Day on Friday, May 30

The eight contestants vying for the title of Miss St. Thomas Festival Queen pause for a photo opportunity following their recent sashing ceremony at Whispering Bamboo Cove in the parish.

8 months ago Culture

St. Thomas Festival Queen 2025 to Be Crowned on Saturday

One lucky young woman will be crowned St. Thomas Festival Queen 2025 at the coronation show this Saturday (May 31) at Colonel Cove in Morant Bay. Eight contestants are vying for the coveted title, with the winner to compete for the national crown this summer. The contestants, who were recently sashed at Whispering Bamboo Cove, will showcase their cultural awareness,...

General Manager of Sandals Montego Bay, Christopher Elliott (right), and Principal of the Whitehouse Early Childhood Centre, Ann Blake-Reid (left), paint the exterior of the institution during Labour Day activities on Friday, May 23 in St James.

8 months ago Labour Day 2025

Citizens, Private Sector Revitalise Community Spaces In Montego Bay

Residents of St. James were out in full force on Labour Day, May 23, to participate in a range of community development projects. The day, which has strong private-sector support, fostered a renewed sense of civic pride as citizens came together to revitalise key community spaces. As part of the activities, the Whitehouse Early Childhood Centre in Montego Bay received...

Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby, pays respects to late trade unionist Agnes “Aggie” Bernard, by laying a wreath at her monument at the Kingston Craft Market in downtown Kingston on Wednesday (May 21). The Workers Week activity honoured one of Jamaica’s earliest female trade unionists.

8 months ago Labour Day 2025

Wreath-Laying Ceremony at Agnes “Aggie” Bernard Monument – Phots Only

Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby, pays respects to late trade unionist Agnes “Aggie” Bernard, by laying a wreath at her monument at the Kingston Craft Market in downtown Kingston on Wednesday (May 21). The Workers Week activity honoured one of Jamaica’s earliest female trade unionists.

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia “Babsy” Grange, addresses a JIS Think Tank on Friday, May 16, where she gave an update on planned activities for Workers’ Week 2025.

9 months ago CultureLabour Day 2025

Emphasis on Workforce Resilience During Workers’ Week

Workers’ Week 2025 is being celebrated May 18 to 23, under the theme ‘Transforming Jamaica’s Workforce for Greater Resilience and Sustainable Development’. This annual celebration recognises the dedication, resilience, and contributions of Jamaican workers, while reflecting on the nation’s labour history. Addressing a JIS Think Tank, on Friday, May 16, Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia “Babsy”...

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, addresses Sunday’s (May 18) National Workers

9 months ago CultureEnvironment

Minister Says Country is a Divine Gift and Jamaicans Should Protect It

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, has charged Jamaicans to honour their responsibility to protect the country. Referencing the patriotic song, ‘Jamaica Land of Beauty’ by A.L. Hendricks and Lloyd Hall, Minister Grange said it aptly sums up that Jamaica is a divine gift. “From riverside to mountain, from cane field to the sea, our hearts...

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange makes a point while speaking at a Jamaica Information Service Think Tank held on Friday (May 16) at the Agency’s Television Department in Kingston. Labour Day 2025 will be observed on Friday, May 23, 2025, under the theme, ‘Protect the Environment: Our Land, Our Duty, Our Future,’ with the slogan, ‘Jamaica Nice, Protect Wi Paradise.’

9 months ago CultureEnvironmentLabour Day 2025

Preparatory Work Started on Labour Day Project in Clarendon

Preparatory work has begun at the Mason River Environmental and Research Park in Clarendon, the designated site selected as the National Labour Day project. Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange made the announcement during a Jamaica Information Service Think Tank held on Friday (May 16) at the Agency’s Television Department in Kingston. Labour Day 2025 will...