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Chairman of the National Prayer Vigil of Jamaica Prayer and Promotions Committee, Dr. Patricia Holness (right), and Chairman of the National Prayer Vigil, the Reverend Errol Rattray, are in discussion at a press conference on December 9, at the Medallion Hall Hotel in Kingston.

Nation to Participate in Two Days of Prayer and Repentance

The nation is being called on to participate in two days of repentance, healing and reconciliation with God at the National Prayer Vigil on December 13 and 14 at the Olson Memorial Church of God in Kingston. Under the theme...

Floral tributes were laid at the shrine of the late former Prime Minister, Most Hon. Michael Manley, to mark the 101st anniversary of his birth, at National Heroes Park in Kingston on Wednesday (December 10).

PHOTOS: Floral Tribute for Michael Manley

Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport Minister, Hon. Olivia Grange, addresses Wednesday’s (December 3) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House.

Jamaica Receives Donation from Royal Ethiopian Trust

Prime Minister, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Holness (left), shaking hands with Chief of the Accompong Maroons in St. Elizabeth, Richard Currie, during a visit to the community on Sunday (November 30). Looking on at centre is Minister of culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange.

JDF Engineers to Assist With Rebuilding in Accompong

Mini Miss St. Thomas Heritage Queen 2025, Breanna Gayle.

Mini Miss St. Thomas Heritage Queen Launches ‘My VIP’ Project To Empower Children’s Voices

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Government Receives Ethiopian Delegation on Hurricane Recovery Assistance Mission

The Government of Jamaica on Thursday received a high-level delegation from the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, which was dispatched to the island to explore areas where Ethiopia may assist Jamaica's recovery and relief efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa. The Ethiopian delegation was led by State Minister His Excellency Ambassador Berhanu Tsegaye. The delegation was received at Jamaica...

President of the Jamaica Council of Churches (JCC) and executive member of the Jamaica Umbrella Groups of Churches, Bishop Christine Gooden-Benguche.

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National Days of Prayer to Be Held on Saturday, November 15 and Sunday, November 16

The Jamaica Umbrella Groups of Churches (JUGC) will spearhead relief efforts and the observance of National Days of Prayer as Jamaica continues to recover from the effects of Hurricane Melissa. The JUGC forms part of the National Religious and Faith-based Hurricane Task Force established by the Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange. President of the Jamaica...

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (right), stands at attention for the playing of the National Anthem at the annual Remembrance Day ceremony at National Heroes Park in Kingston on Tuesday (November 11). He is joined by (from left) Senior Puisne Judge Semone Wolf-Reece, representing the Chief Justice, Hon. Justice Bryan Sykes; Member of Parliament for St. Andrew Western, Anthony Hylton, representing the Leader of the Opposition, Mark Golding; and President of the Senate, Senator Tom Tavares-Finson, representing Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness.

3 months ago Culture

Jamaica Pays Tribute to Fallen Soldiers on Remembrance Day

Soldiers who fought and died in World Wars I and II were honoured for their bravery and sacrifice, during the annual Remembrance Day ceremony on Tuesday (November 11) at National Heroes Park in Kingston. The ceremony, which got under way at about 10:30 a.m., included a two-minute period of silence at 11:00 a.m. to mark the Armistice that ended the...

The three honourees of the Heritage Flag-Raising Ceremony held at Independence Park in Black River, St. Elizabeth, on National Heroes Day, Monday, October 20. From left are ice cream vendor Aladean Stewart; Deputy Mayor of Black River and Councillor for the Malvern Division, Donald Simpson; and Deputy Chief Executive Officer of Intown Super Centre, Ryan Lloyd.

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Three Citizens Honoured During Heritage Flag Raising Ceremony in St. Elizabeth

Ice cream vendor Aladean Stewart, who heroically saved a life, was among three citizens honoured for their outstanding contributions to community and nation-building during the Heritage Flag-Raising Ceremony held at Independence Park in Black River, St. Elizabeth, on National Heroes Day, Monday, October 20. Mr. Stewart, a resident of Black River, was formally recognised for gallantry following a heroic rescue...

Constable Lennordo Green (left) raises the Jamaican flag half-mast in respect to the country

3 months ago Culture

PHOTOS: St Catherine Municipal Corporation’s Heroes Day Civic Ceremony

Jamaica Information Service (JIS) team members (from left) Kavanaugh Campbell, Veta McPherson, Paul Johnson, and Donovan Patterson, proudly display their national awards, during Monday’s (Oct. 20) Ceremony of Investiture and Presentation of National Honours and Awards, held at King

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PHOTOS: Team JIS Awardees at National Honors and Awards

Jamaica Information Service (JIS) team members (from left) Kavanaugh Campbell, Veta McPherson, Paul Johnson, and Donovan Patterson, proudly display their national awards, during Monday’s (Oct. 20) Ceremony of Investiture and Presentation of National Honours and Awards, held at King's House in St. Andrew.

Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon (seated, centre) is flanked by citizens honoured during the St. James National Heroes Day Civic and Awards Ceremony held at Sam Sharpe Square in Montego Bay on Monday (Oct. 20).

3 months ago CommunityCultureDevelopmentLocal Government

Jamaicans Urged to Renew Commitment to Nation Building

Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon, has called on Jamaicans to renew their commitment to nation building by safeguarding the country’s heritage and advancing the ideals championed by the nation’s heroes. He was speaking during the St. James National Heroes Day Civic and Awards Ceremony held at Sam Sharpe Square on Monday (Oct.20). The event saw 17 persons being...