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Glittering drones lit up the skies during last year’s Independence Grand Gala at the National Stadium in Kingston.
Glittering drones lit up the skies during last year’s Independence Grand Gala at the National Stadium in Kingston.

Spectacular Drone Display Returns for Jamaica 61

The skies above the National Stadium in Kingston will come alive with a stunning display of lights, as the spectacular drone display returns for this year’s Grand Gala on Sunday (August 6). The event, which begins at 5:30 p.m. will...
Governor General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (right) and Lady Allen (second right), along with (from second left) Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange; Opposition Spokesperson on Industry, Investment and Global Logistics, Anthony Hylton; Prime Minister, the Most. Hon. Andrew Holness and wife of the Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Juliet Holness, listens as Nursery Supervisor, Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Karen Fender, speaks on the lavender plant at the exhibit mounted by the Natural History Museum of Jamaica, a Division of the Institute of Jamaica (IOJ), in collaboration with the Forestry Department’s Public Gardens Division and the Mines and Geology Division in the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, at King’s House on July 27.
Governor General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (right) and Lady Allen (second right), along with (from second left) Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange; Opposition Spokesperson on Industry, Investment and Global Logistics, Anthony Hylton; Prime Minister, the Most. Hon. Andrew Holness and wife of the Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Juliet Holness, listens as Nursery Supervisor, Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Karen Fender, speaks on the lavender plant at the exhibit mounted by the Natural History Museum of Jamaica, a Division of the Institute of Jamaica (IOJ), in collaboration with the Forestry Department’s Public Gardens Division and the Mines and Geology Division in the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, at King’s House on July 27.

PM Says it is Important to Highlight Economic Performance of the Country
(FILE) Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, speaking at the Emancipation and Independence thanksgiving service at the Portmore Church of God in South Edgewater, St. Catherine, on Sunday August 2, 2020
(FILE) Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, speaking at the Emancipation and Independence thanksgiving service at the Portmore Church of God in South Edgewater, St. Catherine, on Sunday August 2, 2020

Emancipation and Independence Church Service July 30
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (right), greets Custos of St. Andrew, Ian Forbes (left), at the Jamaica Anti-doping Commission (JADCO) Crystal Gala held on July 25 at Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in Kingston. Looking on is Chairman, JADCO, Alexander Williams.
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (right), greets Custos of St. Andrew, Ian Forbes (left), at the Jamaica Anti-doping Commission (JADCO) Crystal Gala held on July 25 at Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in Kingston. Looking on is Chairman, JADCO, Alexander Williams.

PHOTOS: JADCO’s 15th Anniversary Crystal Gala
Jamaica’s endemic animal species, such as the Coney and the Giant Swallowtail Butterfly, will be on display at King’s House on July 27 as part of the Independence exhibition being mounted by the Natural History Museum of Jamaica.
Jamaica’s endemic animal species, such as the Coney and the Giant Swallowtail Butterfly, will be on display at King’s House on July 27 as part of the Independence exhibition being mounted by the Natural History Museum of Jamaica.

Jamaica 61 Exhibition and Reception at King’s House

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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (front, centre) is flanked by the 2023 Festival Queen Contestants during a courtesy call at the VMBS Building, Knutsford Boulevard, Kingston, on Friday (July 21).
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Parish Queens Participate in Training Programme

Thirteen parish queens are currently attending a two-week training programme in preparation for the Miss Jamaica Festival Queen Competition 2023. The competition is part of Jamaica’s 61st anniversary of Independence celebrations under the theme ‘Jamaica 61…Proud and Strong’. Chairman of the National Festival Queen Committee, Silvera Castro, told JIS News that the queens will be participating in several sessions aimed...
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Chairman of the National Festival Queen Committee, Silvera Castro.
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Private-Sector Companies Encouraged to Support Festival Queen Coronation

Private-sector companies and business entities are being encouraged to support the upcoming Miss Jamaica Festival Queen Coronation by offering higher value prizes and rewards.  The competition, a staple of the annual Independence and Festival celebrations, is scheduled to take place on August 1 at the National Arena, Kingston, under the theme ‘The Jamaican Woman: Strong, Dignified, Creative’.  It is being...
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Acting Special Projects Manager, Jamaica Information Service (JIS), Charnele Henry (centre), joins children from the Sandy Park community in their rehearsal of the Jamaican folk song, ‘Linstead Market’ during the Teach the Youth Programme Culture Day activities at the Sandy Park New Testament Church of God in St. Andrew on Wednesday (July 19). For two weeks, children from the community gathered at the church, where they were engaged in academic and personal development activities under the summer programme, which is organised by the University of Technology (UTech) Students Union. The JIS is a sponsor of the initiative. Other beneficiary communities include Highlight View, Tavern, Kintyre, August Town and Hermitage.
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PHOTOS: Teach the Youth Culture Day Activities

Acting Special Projects Manager, Jamaica Information Service (JIS), Charnele Henry (centre), joins children from the Sandy Park community in their rehearsal of the Jamaican folk song, ‘Linstead Market’ during the Teach the Youth Programme Culture Day activities at the Sandy Park New Testament Church of God in St. Andrew on Wednesday (July 19). For two weeks, children from the community...
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