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Prime Minister, the Most Hon Andrew Holness (right) greets Sculptor Sched Cole (left), following the unveiling of the statue of the Rt Excellent Sir Alexander Bustamante at the Hanover Parish Library, Lucea on Friday (August 12).
Prime Minister, the Most Hon Andrew Holness (right) greets Sculptor Sched Cole (left), following the unveiling of the statue of the Rt Excellent Sir Alexander Bustamante at the Hanover Parish Library, Lucea on Friday (August 12).

PM Holness Highlights Importance of Historical Monuments

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says while there is a tendency to downplay the building of monuments, they are important historical reminders which should be viewed and treated with respect. Mr. Holness was speaking at the unveiling of...
Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Leeroy Williams (first right), seated among patrons at the Western Jamaica Grand Gala held at Harmony Beach Park, Montego Bay, St. James on Sunday (August 7).
Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Leeroy Williams (first right), seated among patrons at the Western Jamaica Grand Gala held at Harmony Beach Park, Montego Bay, St. James on Sunday (August 7).

Spectacular Western Jamaica Grand Gala
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, speaks at a joint press conference with United States Vice President, Kamala Harris, at the White House Complex on March 30.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, speaks at a joint press conference with United States Vice President, Kamala Harris, at the White House Complex on March 30.

US Commits US$2million for Creation of Cyber Centre of Excellence
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, pauses to take a photograph with a little boy, while interacting with the crowd during the 60th Independence Grand Gala, held at the National Stadium, in Kingston, on August 6.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, pauses to take a photograph with a little boy, while interacting with the crowd during the 60th Independence Grand Gala, held at the National Stadium, in Kingston, on August 6.

Renewal of Hope for Jamaicans – PM
Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport Minister, Hon. Olivia Grange (left), looks on as Joseph “Josey Wales” Sterling performs at the recently held ‘Old Skool’ Dancehall event at the Independence Village inside the National Stadium, as part of Jamaica 60 activities.
Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport Minister, Hon. Olivia Grange (left), looks on as Joseph “Josey Wales” Sterling performs at the recently held ‘Old Skool’ Dancehall event at the Independence Village inside the National Stadium, as part of Jamaica 60 activities.

PHOTOS: Jamaica 60 ‘Old Skool Dancehall’ at the Independence Village

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Jamaicans participate in the Jamaica 60 Independence Grand Gala held on Saturday, August 6 at the National Stadium, Kingston.
CultureIndependence

Minister Grange Pleased with Turnout for Grand Gala

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, says she is pleased with the large turnout for the Grand Gala held on Independence Day, Saturday (August 6). The National Stadium in Kingston was filled to capacity for the spectacular show, which was held in celebration of Jamaica’s 60th year of independence, under the theme ‘Reigniting a Nation for...
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The country’s leaders stand at attention as the flag is raised by members of the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF), during the singing of the National Anthem at the Jamaica 60 Grand Gala showcase held at the National Stadium in Kingston on August 6. From left are Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange; Governor-General, His Excellency, the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen; Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness; Leader of the Opposition, Mark Golding; President of the Senate, Senator the Hon. Tom Tavares-Finson; Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Marisa Dalrymple Philibert; Chief Justice, Hon. Bryan Sykes; Chief of Defence Staff Rear Admiral Antonette Wemyss-Gorman; Commissioner of Police, Major General Antony Anderson; and Mayor of Kingston and St. Andrew, Senator Councillor Delroy Williams.
Culture

PHOTOS: Highlights from Grand Gala

The country’s leaders stand at attention as the flag is raised by members of the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF), during the singing of the National Anthem at the Jamaica 60 Grand Gala showcase held at the National Stadium in Kingston on August 6. From left are Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange; Governor-General, His Excellency, the...
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State Minister in the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Franklin Witter (second from left), participates in a recent tree-planting exercise at the Ministry’s Kingston offices. Among those looking on are Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Dermon Spence (left).
AgricultureIndependence

6,000 Trees to be Planted for Jamaica 60

Six thousand trees are to be planted across the island by Agro-Investment Corporation (AIC) in partnership with the Forestry Department, to mark ‘Jamaica 60’. The project will get under way on August 31, with an official launch and symbolic tree planting at the Amity Hall Agro Park in St. Catherine. The 6,000 seedlings, including fruit, timber and ornamental trees, will...
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Hosts Emprezz Golding (left), and Christopher
CultureIndependence

PHOTOS: Independence Watch Night

Hosts Emprezz Golding (left), and Christopher 'Johnny' Daley (right), present trivia winner, Sapphire Stewart, with her prize during Friday's (August 5) Independence Watch Night event, at the Independence Village inside the National Stadium complex.
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Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre), and his wife, the Most Hon. Juliet Holness (right), with Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, following their arrival at the Independence Day Grand Gala, held on August 6, at the National Stadium, in St. Andrew.
CultureIndependence

PHOTOS: Grand Gala

Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre), and his wife, the Most Hon. Juliet Holness (right), with Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, following their arrival at the Independence Day Grand Gala, held on August 6, at the National Stadium, in St. Andrew.
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Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), shakes the hand of Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, after presenting him with a citation for the recognition of healthcare workers, during the staging of the Independence Day Grand Gala, held on August 6, at the National Stadium, in St. Andrew.
CultureIndependence

Front-Line Workers Recognised at Grand Gala

Front-line workers were on Saturday (August 6), recognised for the vital role they played in the management of the COVID-19 pandemic, during the staging of Jamaica’s 60th anniversary Grand Gala, held at the National Stadium, in St. Andrew. Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness presented citations to representatives of the workers, including Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the...
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