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‘Salute to the Parish of Portland’ Slated for Nov. 12

A cultural extravaganza, dubbed ‘Salute to the Parish of Portland’, takes place on Sunday, November 12 at Titchfield High School in Port Antonio, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. The event, which aligns with the parish’s 300th anniversary celebrations, will...

Minister without Portfolio with responsibility for Information, Hon. Robert Morgan, places flowers at the shrine of late former Prime Minister, Sir Donald Sangster, at National Heroes Park in Kingston on October 26, to commemorate the 112th anniversary of his birth. Sir Donald Sangster, who was Jamaica’s second Prime Minister, died on April 11, 1967 at age 55, just months after taking office on February 22, 1967.

PHOTOS: Floral Tribute for Sir Donald Sangster

Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with Responsibility for Information, Hon. Robert Morgan (right), and Chief Executive Officer, Jamaica Information Service (JIS), Enthrose Campbell (left), present JIS Heritage Essay Competition winner, Shadair Green, with her prizes, during the JIS’s 2022 Heritage Competition Awards Ceremony at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in St. Andrew.

JIS Heritage Competition Deadline Extended to Nov. 5

American civil rights activist, Rev. Al Sharpton, speaks via a video presentation at a memorial service for Paul Bogle and the Morant Bay War on Tuesday (October 24). The event was held at Colonel Cove in Morant Bay.

Rev. Sharpton Urges Unity Among Black People at Morant Bay Rebellion Memorial

Deputy Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon, addresses gthe Jamaica Cultural Development Commission’s (JCDC) heritage lecture on the history of St. James at the Montego Bay Cultural Centre on October 19.

Importance of Preserving St. James’ History Underscored

Mayor of Morant Bay, Councillor Hubert Williams.

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Rev. Al Sharpton to Attend Morant Bay Rebellion 158th Anniversary Memorial Service

Renowned American civil rights activist, Rev. Al Sharpton, will be special guest at a memorial service in St. Thomas on October 24 to commemorate the 158th anniversary of the Morant Bay Rebellion, which was led by National Hero, the Right Excellent Paul Bogle. The event, to be held at Paul Bogle Square in Morant Bay commencing at 6:00 p.m., will...

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, speaks during a recent sitting of the House of Representatives.

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Work Progressing on Morant Bay Museum Project

Plans for the renovation of the historic Morant Bay Courthouse to serve as a museum are progressing steadily, says Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange. Speaking during a recent sitting of the House of Representatives, Ms. Grange said work is far advanced on the design. “I am quite impressed with the work that has been done...

Custos Rotulorum for Kingston, Hon. Steadman Fuller, places a basket of flowers at the shrine of National Hero, the Right Excellent Marcus Mosiah Garvey, during Monday’s (October 16) ‘Salute to the National Heroes’ ceremony. The event was held at National Heroes Park in Kingston.

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PHOTOS: Salute to the Heroes

Custos Rotulorum for Kingston, Hon. Steadman Fuller, places a basket of flowers at the shrine of National Hero, the Right Excellent Marcus Mosiah Garvey, during Monday’s (October 16) ‘Salute to the National Heroes’ ceremony. The event was held at National Heroes Park in Kingston.

Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (left), and Kingston and St. Andrew Festival Queen 2023, Jhanielle Powell (right), make a presentation to Pastor of the Mona Baptist Church, Rev. Dr. Stephen Jennings, at the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission’s (JCDC) Heritage Week church service held at the church in Papine, St. Andrew on Sunday, October 15.

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PHOTOS: Minister Williams at JCDC Heritage Week Church Service

Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (left), and Kingston and St. Andrew Festival Queen 2023, Jhanielle Powell (right), make a presentation to Pastor of the Mona Baptist Church, Rev. Dr. Stephen Jennings, at the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission’s (JCDC) Heritage Week church service held at the church in Papine, St. Andrew on Sunday, October 15.

President of the Senate, Tom Tavares-Finson, brings greetings at the National Heritage Week church service held on Sunday (Oct.15), at the Bethel Temple Apostolic Church in May Pen, Clarendon.

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PHOTOS: National Heritage Week Church Service

President of the Senate, Tom Tavares-Finson, brings greetings at the National Heritage Week church service held on Sunday (Oct.15), at the Bethel Temple Apostolic Church in May Pen, Clarendon.

Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, gives high-fives to students at St. Andrew Primary School, during a visit to share in the Heritage Day celebrations at the institution in Kingston on October 12.

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PHOTOS: Heritage Day Celebration at St. Andrew Primary

Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, gives high-fives to students at St. Andrew Primary School, during a visit to share in the Heritage Day celebrations at the institution in Kingston on October 12.

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, makes a statement in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (October 10).

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October 11 to Be Observed as Paul Bogle Day

A proclamation has been issued that beginning this year, October 11 will be observed annually as Paul Bogle Day. Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, made the announcement in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (October 10) while providing an update on activities scheduled for Heritage Week. The week is being observed from Sunday, October 8...