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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.
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.

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

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.
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.

Emphasis on Workforce Resilience During Workers’ Week
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, addresses Sunday’s (May 18) National Workers
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, addresses Sunday’s (May 18) National Workers' Week and Labour Day Thanksgiving Church Service, held at Portmore Holiness Christian Church in St. Catherine.

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

Preparatory Work Started on Labour Day Project in Clarendon
High Commissioner of India to Jamaica, His Excellency Shri Mayank Joshi (right), presents an award to Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (centre), in recognition of her years of dedicated service, commitment, and contribution to promoting Indian culture in Jamaica. Observing the presentation is Chairman of the National Council for Indian Culture in Jamaica, Vishu Tolan (left). The presentation took place during the 180th Anniversary of Indian Arrival Day celebration at Chedwin Park, Old Harbour Road, St. Catherine, on Sunday (May 11). May 10 is officially recognised by the Government of Jamaica as Indian Heritage Day, marking the 1845 arrival of the first Indian indentured workers at Old Harbour Bay.
High Commissioner of India to Jamaica, His Excellency Shri Mayank Joshi (right), presents an award to Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (centre), in recognition of her years of dedicated service, commitment, and contribution to promoting Indian culture in Jamaica. Observing the presentation is Chairman of the National Council for Indian Culture in Jamaica, Vishu Tolan (left). The presentation took place during the 180th Anniversary of Indian Arrival Day celebration at Chedwin Park, Old Harbour Road, St. Catherine, on Sunday (May 11). May 10 is officially recognised by the Government of Jamaica as Indian Heritage Day, marking the 1845 arrival of the first Indian indentured workers at Old Harbour Bay.

PHOTOS: Indian Arrival Day Celebration

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Environmental and Research Park at Mason River for Labour Day
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Environmental and Research Park at Mason River for Labour Day

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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, makes a statement to the House of Representatives on Tuesday (May 6). Rudranath Fraser Photo
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Two Gov’t Buildings to Be Named in Tribute to Leaders Who Advocated for Jamaican Workers

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Commissioner General of Section, Jamaica Pavilion, Maureen Smith (second right), and visitors to the Jamaica Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan, pose for a picture with the Bob Marley statue.
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Jamaica Pavilion Attracts Thousands of Visitors at Expo 2025 in Japan

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Students at St. Jago High School accept the Overall Winners trophy from Councillor for the Westchester Division, Renair Benjamin (centre), representing Mayor of Spanish Town, Councillor Norman Scott. Occasion was the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) Performing Arts Competition parish awards ceremony for St. Catherine held recently at the St. Catherine High School.
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St. Jago High School is Tops in St. Catherine

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Culinary Arts Development Specialist, Jamaica Cultural Development Commission, Jane Jerry.
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Hundreds to Participate in Culinary Arts Competition

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Miss Jamaica Festival Queen 2024, Omolora Wilson (left) and Miss Jamaica Festival Queen Competition Coordinator, Andrea McCurdy (centre) learn to say ‘I love you’ in sign language from Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Ready To Sign, Andre Witter (right) during the launch of Signed Sealed Jamaica project at the Ranny Williams Entertainment Centre in Kingston on Monday (April 7). In the background are students and teachers from New Roads Primary School, Beersheba Primary School, Excelsior High School, Danny Williams School for the Deaf and Lister Mair/Gilby High School for the Deaf.
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Miss Jamaica Festival Queen Launches Sign Language Project

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