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Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Jamaica Information Service (JIS), Celia Lindsay (left), congratulates winner of the essay category in the 2025 JIS Heritage Competition, Danash Brown, during the awards ceremony held at the Summit Kingston on February 17. Sharing the moment are Minister of State in the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Hon. Rhoda Moy Crawford (right); Office and HR Administrator at Innovative Corporate Solutions, Amara Nelson-Graham (second right); and Domino’s Brand Manager, Antonette Walker.
Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Jamaica Information Service (JIS), Celia Lindsay (left), congratulates winner of the essay category in the 2025 JIS Heritage Competition, Danash Brown, during the awards ceremony held at the Summit Kingston on February 17. Sharing the moment are Minister of State in the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Hon. Rhoda Moy Crawford (right); Office and HR Administrator at Innovative Corporate Solutions, Amara Nelson-Graham (second right); and Domino’s Brand Manager, Antonette Walker.

11-Year-Old Danash Brown Wins Essay Category in 2025 JIS Heritage Competition

Danash Brown’s winning essay in the 2025 Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Heritage Competition was recognised for its dynamic interpretation of the topic, confident writing style and arguments that were both original and thought-provoking. The 11-year-old student of West Indies College...
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Flag of Jamaica waving against blue sky

Jamaica Day 2026 Set for February 27 Under Theme of Kindness, Courage and Community
Minister of State in the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Hon. Rhoda Moy Crawford (right), joins Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Jamaica Information Service (JIS), Celia Lindsay (left), in presenting a trophy to Alayna Elliott (second left), winner of the digital poster category in the 2025 JIS Heritage Competition, during the awards ceremony held at the Summit Kingston on February 17. Sharing in the presentation is Senior Marketing Officer at First Heritage Co-operative Credit Union, Carlene Coley.
Minister of State in the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Hon. Rhoda Moy Crawford (right), joins Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Jamaica Information Service (JIS), Celia Lindsay (left), in presenting a trophy to Alayna Elliott (second left), winner of the digital poster category in the 2025 JIS Heritage Competition, during the awards ceremony held at the Summit Kingston on February 17. Sharing in the presentation is Senior Marketing Officer at First Heritage Co-operative Credit Union, Carlene Coley.

Alayna Elliott Secures Top JIS Heritage Competition Prize with Poster Inspired by Mother
Winner of the illustrated poster category in the 2025 Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Heritage Competition, Brian Levy of York Castle High School in St. Ann, stands proudly beside his award-winning entry during Tuesday’s (February 17) ceremony at Summit Kingston.
Winner of the illustrated poster category in the 2025 Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Heritage Competition, Brian Levy of York Castle High School in St. Ann, stands proudly beside his award-winning entry during Tuesday’s (February 17) ceremony at Summit Kingston.

York Castle High’s Brian Levy Shines in JIS Heritage Competition with Award-Winning Poster
Winner of the photography category in the 2025 Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Heritage Competition, Shante Sinclair, displays her winning entry during Tuesday’s (February 17) awards ceremony held at Summit Kingston.
Winner of the photography category in the 2025 Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Heritage Competition, Shante Sinclair, displays her winning entry during Tuesday’s (February 17) awards ceremony held at Summit Kingston.

JIS Heritage Competition Rekindles Creative Spirit in Shante Sinclair

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Minister of State in the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Hon. Rhoda Moy Crawford (right), joins Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Jamaica Information Service (JIS), Celia Lindsay (left), in presenting trophies and awards to Brian Levy, winner of the illustrated poster category in the 2025 JIS Heritage Competition, during Tuesday’s (February 17) awards ceremony at The Summit in Kingston. Sharing in the presentation is Senior Marketing Officer at First Heritage Co-operative Credit Union, Carlene Coley.
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JIS Launches Heritage Preservation Award

The Jamaica Information Service (JIS) has introduced a new award in its annual Heritage Competition. Primary and secondary institutions whose entries advance to the final round of the competition will be eligible for the Heritage Preservation Award. The announcement was made by Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Celia Lindsay, during the 2025 awards ceremony on Tuesday (February 17), at The...
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The Jamaica Information Service (JIS) executive management team, led by Acting Chief Executive Officer, Celia Lindsay (centre); Director of Corporate Services, Errol Gardner (left); Director, Research, Print and Production, Andrine Davidson (second left), and Director, Human Resource Management and Development, Dr. David Knight (right), share a photo opportunity with winners of the JIS 2025 Heritage Competition, during the awards ceremony on Tuesday (February 17) at Summit Kingston. The winners are (from second left) Shante Sinclair; Danash Brown; Alayna Elliott; Brian Levy and Bryce Wilson.
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Seven Students Honoured at JIS 2025 Heritage Awards Ceremony

Seven students at the primary, secondary and tertiary levels were recognised for outstanding essays, posters and photographs during the Jamaica Information Service (JIS) 2025 Heritage Competition Awards Ceremony on Tuesday (February 17). This year’s competition was staged under the theme ‘Honouring Our People, Protecting the Future’. Danash Brown of West Indies College Preparatory School in Manchester captured the first‑place prize...
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Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen.
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Gender-Based Violence App to Be Launched This Year

A gender-based violence mobile application (app) will be launched this year to provide discreet access to emergency help, legal information, and support services for victims. The move is part of initiatives by the Government to eliminate domestic violence, said Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, while delivering the Throne Speech at the ceremonial opening of Parliament for...
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Director and Curator of the Jamaica Music Museum (JaMM), Herbie Miller, speaks at a Grounation lecture at the Institute of Jamaica (IOJ) in downtown Kingston.
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JaMM Hosting 14th Staging of Grounation Series

The Jamaica Music Museum (JaMM) is hosting its annual Grounation series with heritage lectures each Sunday in February at the Institute of Jamaica (IOJ) lecture hall. The free events, which begin at 2:00 pm, are part of the Reggae Month calendar of activities. Grounation is an exploration of African continuities in Jamaican culture and the ways music serves as a...
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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (left), receives a vinyl token titled
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Minister Grange Receives Jamaica-Argentina Cultural Token

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, was presented with a commemorative vinyl token titled ‘Jamaica-Argentina: A Tango-Reggae SoundClash’ during the Bob Marley tribute concert at Emancipation Park in Kingston on Friday (February 6). The token was handed over by Ambassador of Argentina to Jamaica, His Excellency Marcelo Balbi Calvo, as part of a cultural initiative developed...
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Miss St. Catherine Festival Queen 2025, Afiya Birch-Gentles
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Festival Queen Initiates Project to Empower Young Girls in St. Catherine

Miss St. Catherine Festival Queen 2025, Afiya Birch-Gentles, is set to launch a new youth empowerment initiative aimed at building self-confidence, character, and cultural pride among young girls. Dubbed ‘Beauty Beyond Brushes: Building Confidence and Character’, the project encourages girls to embrace their natural beauty, develop self-confidence and cultivate leadership skills. Speaking with JIS News about the initiative, Ms. Birch-Gentles...
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