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Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) Regional Manager, Natalie Morris, addresses a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank on July 24, at the Montego Bay Regional Office, to provide details on Emancipation/Independence celebrations for western parishes.
Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) Regional Manager, Natalie Morris, addresses a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank on July 24, at the Montego Bay Regional Office, to provide details on Emancipation/Independence celebrations for western parishes.

$100 Million for August Celebrations Will Be Well Spent

Western Regional Coordinator for the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC), Natalie Morris, has welcomed the $100 million allocated by the Government towards Emancipation and Independence celebrations this year. She said that the money, while less than the sum provided in...
Manager of the Montego Bay Regional Office of the JIS, Bryan Miller, points out features of the Jamaica 50 Anniversary book to Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) Regional Manager, Natalie Morris (second right); Parish Co-ordinator for Hanover, Sandra Essor and her counterpart for Westmoreland, Coretta Spence, during a JIS
Manager of the Montego Bay Regional Office of the JIS, Bryan Miller, points out features of the Jamaica 50 Anniversary book to Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) Regional Manager, Natalie Morris (second right); Parish Co-ordinator for Hanover, Sandra Essor and her counterpart for Westmoreland, Coretta Spence, during a JIS 'Think Tank' in the Montego Bay Regional Office, on July 24. Activities for Emancipation and Independence were outlined by the JCDC representatives.

Several Activities in the West for Emancipation and Independence
Minister of Youth and Culture, Hon. Lisa Hanna (centre), outlines plans for 2013 Emancipation and Independence celebrations, at the press launch for the activities, at the Office of the Prime Minister, on July 22. At left is Permanent Secretary, Sydney Bartley and Director of Programme Management at the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC), Dorett Thaxter, is at right.
Minister of Youth and Culture, Hon. Lisa Hanna (centre), outlines plans for 2013 Emancipation and Independence celebrations, at the press launch for the activities, at the Office of the Prime Minister, on July 22. At left is Permanent Secretary, Sydney Bartley and Director of Programme Management at the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC), Dorett Thaxter, is at right.

Emancipation and Independence Celebrations Launched
Minister of Youth and Culture, Hon. Lisa Hanna (third left); is joined in the ribbon cutting exercise to mark the opening of the new exhibition at Seville Heritage Park by (from left, front row), Opposition Spokesperson on Youth, Sports, Gender Affairs, Entertainment and Culture, Olivia ‘Babsy’ Grange; Minister of Tourism and Entertainment, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeil; Ambassador and President, of The Spanish-Jamaican Foundation, Her Excellency Celsa Nuño; Member of Parliament for North East St. Ann, Shahine Robinson; and Chairman of the Jamaica National Heritage Trust, Ainsley Henriques. Also sharing in the moment are Chairman of the Seville Advisory Committee, James Walsh (left, back row) and Custos of St Ann, Hon. Radcliffe Walters.
Minister of Youth and Culture, Hon. Lisa Hanna (third left); is joined in the ribbon cutting exercise to mark the opening of the new exhibition at Seville Heritage Park by (from left, front row), Opposition Spokesperson on Youth, Sports, Gender Affairs, Entertainment and Culture, Olivia ‘Babsy’ Grange; Minister of Tourism and Entertainment, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeil; Ambassador and President, of The Spanish-Jamaican Foundation, Her Excellency Celsa Nuño; Member of Parliament for North East St. Ann, Shahine Robinson; and Chairman of the Jamaica National Heritage Trust, Ainsley Henriques. Also sharing in the moment are Chairman of the Seville Advisory Committee, James Walsh (left, back row) and Custos of St Ann, Hon. Radcliffe Walters.

Tracing Jamaica’s History at Seville Heritage Park
Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Lloyd B Smith, addressing the Young Professionals Forum, at the 36th Annual Convention of the National Association of Jamaican and Supportive Organizations (NAJASO) on Saturday July 20, at the Secrets Wild Orchid Hotel, in Montego Bay, St. James.
Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Lloyd B Smith, addressing the Young Professionals Forum, at the 36th Annual Convention of the National Association of Jamaican and Supportive Organizations (NAJASO) on Saturday July 20, at the Secrets Wild Orchid Hotel, in Montego Bay, St. James.

Deputy Speaker Encourages Youth Entrepreneurship

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JCDC Promises Exciting Mello-Go-Roun’ on Emancipation Day

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