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

Minister Grange Commends Louise Bennett Coverley Festival Committee

The Louise Bennett Coverley Festival Committee has been commended for promoting the life and work of cultural icon, Dr. the Hon. Louise Bennett Coverley, affectionately called “Miss Lou”. The praise came from Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon....
Actress Deon Silvera performs an item at a floral tribute to commemorate the 105th anniversary of the birth of cultural icon, Dr. the Hon. Louise Bennett Coverley at National Heroes Park in Kingston on September 7. Miss Lou, who was born on September 7, 1919, passed away on July 26, 2006 in Canada.
Actress Deon Silvera performs an item at a floral tribute to commemorate the 105th anniversary of the birth of cultural icon, Dr. the Hon. Louise Bennett Coverley at National Heroes Park in Kingston on September 7. Miss Lou, who was born on September 7, 1919, passed away on July 26, 2006 in Canada.

PHOTOS: Floral Tribute for Miss Lou’s 105th Birth Anniversary
Chief Executive Officer of the Jamaica Information Service (JIS), Enthrose Campbell (fourth left); Director of Corporate Services at the JIS, Errol Gardner (left) and Director of Human Resources at the JIS, Dr. David Knight, celebrate with the JIS Heritage Competition 2023 winners representing (from left) Bright Beginnings Education Centre, Richmond Primary and Infant School, Grove Town Primary, York Castle High, José Martí High and Cornwall College.
Chief Executive Officer of the Jamaica Information Service (JIS), Enthrose Campbell (fourth left); Director of Corporate Services at the JIS, Errol Gardner (left) and Director of Human Resources at the JIS, Dr. David Knight, celebrate with the JIS Heritage Competition 2023 winners representing (from left) Bright Beginnings Education Centre, Richmond Primary and Infant School, Grove Town Primary, York Castle High, José Martí High and Cornwall College.

JIS Accepting Entries for Heritage Competition
Dr. the Honourable Louise ”Miss Lou” Bennett Coverley.
Dr. the Honourable Louise ”Miss Lou” Bennett Coverley.

Floral Tribute and Parish Activities for Miss Lou’s 105th Birth Anniversary
Deputy Chief of Mission at the Embassy of Jamaica in Washington DC, Lishann Salmon (right), along with members of staff, distributes Jamaican flags to persons who visited the Jamaican booth display during the third annual ‘Jamaica Fest’, which was held August 18 at Veterans Plaza in Silver Spring, Maryland.
Deputy Chief of Mission at the Embassy of Jamaica in Washington DC, Lishann Salmon (right), along with members of staff, distributes Jamaican flags to persons who visited the Jamaican booth display during the third annual ‘Jamaica Fest’, which was held August 18 at Veterans Plaza in Silver Spring, Maryland.

Jamaica Fest Dazzles with Vibrant Display of Culture and Generosity

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The ‘Jamaica 62 One Love…to the World’ theme lights up the night sky during the spectacular drone display that culminated the Grand Gala Independence celebrations on August 6 at the National Stadium in Kingston.
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National Stadium Filled to Capacity for Spectacular Grand Gala

The National Stadium in Kingston was filled to capacity as tens of thousands of Jamaicans turned out for the annual Grand Gala celebrating Jamaica’s 62nd anniversary of Independence on August 6. The Grand Gala was the culmination of the 2024 Independence celebrations under the theme ‘Jamaica 62’ One Love… to the World’. Speaking to journalists, Prime Minister the Most Hon....
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Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon (fourth left, back row), with recipients of the St. James 2024 Spirit of Independence awards, during the St. James Independence Civic Ceremony held at Sam Sharpe Square in Montego Bay on August 6.
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St. James Residents Honoured At Independence Day Civic Ceremony

Some 11 distinguished individuals were honoured with the 2024 Spirit of Independence and Mayor's Special Awards, during the St. James Independence Day civic ceremony held at Sam Sharpe Square in Montego Bay on August 6. The awards are presented to individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the development of St. James since 1962. Their work spans various fields, including...
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Past Student, Herbert Morrison Technical High School, Devonté Walker
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Young Jamaicans Proud of Their Culture and Heritage

As Jamaica celebrates  62 years of Independence on Wednesday, August 6, the nation’s youth are embracing the milestone with a sense of pride and enthusiasm.  For them, the Independence anniversary is not just a  historical marker but a powerful reminder of the country’s potential and the wellspring of opportunities that come with being able to determine one’s own destiny.  This...
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Minister Grange Hails Athletes

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, has hailed the performance of Team Jamaica, so far, in the 2024 Olympic Games now under way in Paris, France. In a message published in the July issue of the Ministry’s ‘Big Up Magazine’, Minister Grange commended the athletes for representing Jamaica and lifting the country’s spirits. “At this trying...
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