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Minister of Youth, Sport and Culture, Hon. Olivia Grange, says the rich history of the nation will be showcased come 2012, as Jamaica marks 50 years as an independent nation. Speaking at the media launch of Jamaica 50 anniversary celebrations on Thursday evening (October 20) on the lawns of Jamaica House, the Minister, who is chairman of the planning committee,...

MONTEGO BAY — Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture, Hon. Olivia Grange, says Jamaicans should view rural women as ‘agents of change’, and vital to rural sustainable development. She said that the Government recognizes that the livelihoods and needs of women in poor rural households are diverse, and has been taking steps to improve the conditions that mitigate improvements in...

KINGSTON — Retired midwife, youth organizer and infirmary worker, Verona Blair O’Connor’s life has been primarily about discipline, determination, dedication and devotion to people. As a community volunteer, she has devoted herself to improving the conditions of residents of St. Thomas, her adopted parish, and she has been anything, from midwife to parish organizer for the National Council for Senior...

KINGSTON — The Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture, Hon Olivia Grange, says the Government remains committed to supporting the role of research, in crafting and implementing policies for optimum participation of Jamaica’s youth in national development.   The Minister’s message was conveyed to participants in a Community Research Workshop, by Dr. Wayne Vernon, Executive Director of the Social Development...

KINGSTON — Prime Minister, the Hon Bruce Golding, will make what is likely to be his last major public address as leader of the Government, when he launches Jamaica 50 at his office, Jamaica House, Thursday night (October 20). The year-long celebrations, which will run from December 31, 2011 to December 31, 2012, will highlight the achievements of Jamaica and...

KINGSTON — Prime Minister, the Hon. Bruce Golding, is schedule to deliver the keynote address at the formal media launch of activities to commemorate Jamaica's Independence Golden Jubilee, on Thursday (October 20) on the lawns of Jamaica House, beginning at 7:00 p.m. Speaking at today's post-Cabinet media briefing at Jamaica House, Minister with responsibility for Information, Telecommunications and Special Projects,...

MONTEGO BAY — Seven 'local heroes' who had made outstanding contributions to the development of Westmoreland, were showered with accolades and awards at the parish's National Heroes' Day salute in Norman Square, Savanna-La-Mar, on Monday, October 17. At the Civic Ceremony, attended by hundreds of residents from across the parish, homage was paid to The Very Reverend Canon Hartley D....

MONTEGO BAY — St. Ann, birthplace of Jamaica's first national hero, the Rt. Excellent Marcus Garvey, recognized seven persons and honoured them for serving the parish, as it celebrated National Heroes Day on Monday (October 17) with a civic ceremony at Lawrence Park, St. Ann’s Bay. Those honoured were: John Greaves, for philanthropy and community service; Dorothy Salmon and Hyacinth...

KINGSTON — The Governor General, His Excellency Sir Patrick Allen, has reminded Jamaican students and youth leaders that they were ‘the most important resource and change agent’ and that their support is needed in the campaign to motivate Jamaicans to believe in their potential, and to contribute to the building of a prosperous and peaceful nation. The Governor General was...

KINGSTON — Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture, Hon. Olivia Grange, has called for more dialogue among stakeholders on enhancing and promoting the country’s creative industry internationally.  “I want to recommend that we promote a dialogue that not only looks at ways to replicate and multiply our efforts at creation, but more so, the need for distribution, for export, for...

My Fellow Jamaicans, once again we celebrate our national heritage as a people. Our journey has been characterized by a history of freedom-fighting.  As we consider the efforts and sacrifices made by our heroes and heroines over time, the songs on my heart, in my spirit and on my lips, are the songs of freedom.  These refrains of redemption kept...

KINGSTON — "Wherever I am, whatever I am and whatever I’m involved in, I should make a difference. If I haven't made a difference, then I ought not to have been there." Those were the words of Molly May Rhone, Sports Administrator, who will receive the Order of Jamaica (O.J.), the fourth highest Jamaican honour, at this year’s National Honours...