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Acting Executive Director of the Social Development Commission (SDC), Dwayne Vernon, has said that the SDC is working to complete profiles for some 783 communities across Jamaica. Speaking at the Jamaica Information Service's (JIS) Think Tank held today (October 21) at the agency's head office in Kingston, Mr. Vernon said that Research Departments of the SDC have so far completed...

Three outstanding Jamaicans, who hail from Clarendon, were on Monday (October 19), awarded for their contributions to the parish and the country on the whole at the National Heroes Day civic ceremony held on the grounds of the May Pen Courthouse. Those honoured were: Justice of the Peace (JP) Kester Thomas; community officer, Cynthia Harrison; and late scientist Professor Louis...

Residents of Portland turned out in their numbers on Monday (Oct.19) for the annual Heroes Day parade and floral tribute, to mark National Heroes Day. The event, held at the Courthouse Square in Port Antonio, was organised by the Portland Cultural Committee and held under the theme: 'Respect our Heritage, Committed to Our Nation'. Senior Justice of the Peace for...

The Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) on Monday (Oct. 19) honoured six residents of Manchester, who have contributed significantly to the development of the parish in their various fields of expertise. At a Heroes Day ceremony held at Mandeville Park, Baron Watson was recognised for contribution to sports; Joy Samuda for education; Dr. Winston Tolan for medicine; Marcia Claire-Clarke for...

Sixty eight special needs and gifted students of the McCam Child Care and Development Centre, Papine, Kingston, have received educational materials from the Jamaica Information Service (JIS) as part of the Agency's Heritage Week activities. Education Co-ordinator, Debra Valentine, told JIS News that she was delighted to receive the materials, at the handing over ceremony on Tuesday October 20 at...

A preservation plan, which is being developed by the Jamaica National Heritage Trust (JNHT) to identify sensitive archaeological areas at the Seville Heritage Park in St. Ann, is nearing completion. Government has allocated some $59 million under the Tourism Enhancement Fund to restore certain aspects of the Heritage Park. "The preservation plan is almost at its completion stage and it...

Members of the St. Elizabeth Homecoming Foundation will undertake two weeks of motivational talks in schools across the parish, from November 2 to 13, to help children stay away from drugs. "It is aimed at character building and career guidance for our students in the parish. It will end on November 13 with a Students Day at Munro College," Vice...

Nine persons from Westmoreland, who have given outstanding and meritorious services to the parish, were presented with accolades and plaques at the National Heroes' Day Salute at Norman Square, Savanna-la-Mar, Monday (October 19). The recipients were: Constable Boris Whyte, Astil Gage, Yvonne Baker and Merle Brissett, for community development; Ura Welch and Hortense James for contributions to education; Chester Myrie...

Governor-General, His Excellency, the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, headed the list of officials who paid floral tributes to the country's seven National Heroes on October 19 (National Heroes Day). The ceremony, which was held at National Heroes Park, was interspersed with the playing of patriotic songs by the Jamaica Military Band. Also laying flowers were Prime Minister, the Hon....

The arrangement skills of noted floral designer, Mrs. Marigold Harding, were on display at a show staged by the Washington chapter of the World Association of Flower Arrangers (WAFA), at the L'Enfant Plaza Hotel on October 17, in Washington, D.C. Mrs. Harding represented Jamaica in the Class Two category, which featured the Grand Canyon. In an interview with JIS News,...

A total of 146 outstanding Jamaicans, who have contributed to nation building, were recognised at the National Honours and Awards Ceremony, held today (October 19), on the lawns of King's House, in Kingston. Prime Minister, the Hon. Bruce Golding, and his wife, Mrs. Lorna Golding, headed the list of dignitaries and other guests, who attended the function, where Governor-General, His...

Custos of Manchester, the Hon. Dr. Gilbert Allen, has emphasised that the freedom enjoyed by Jamaicans today, was ensured by the efforts of the National Heroes. "Every people have their Heritage, their heroes and heroines...We celebrate the memory of our National Heroes who paid the supreme price by laying down their lives for the cause of justice and freedom," Dr....