Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (right) with popular visually impaired musician, Kimiela ‘Candy’ Isaacs during the recent Jamaica Praise Gospel Concert. The event which was held at the National Indoor Sports Centre at the National Arena, was one of several commemorative activities for Jamaica 60.

Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Hon. Leslie Campbell has said that Jamaicans are not short on inspiration. He was speaking at the Ecumenical Service of Thanksgiving held Sunday, (August 14) at the Ebenezer Baptist Church, 101 Jackson, Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America (USA), to celebrate Jamaica’s 60th anniversary of Independence. Mr. Campbell...

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 the official statue of the Rt. Excellent Sir Alexander Bustamante at the Hanover Parish Library, Lucea on Friday (August 12)....

Harmony Beach Park in Montego Bay came alive with the colours and sounds of Jamaica on Sunday (August 7), for the first-ever staging of the Grand Gala in the western end of the island. The spectacular event was in celebration of the country’s 60th year of Independence, under the theme 'Reigniting a Nation for Greatness'. It was a patriotic display...

The United States (US) Government will be providing US$2 million in support of the creation of a Cyber Centre of Excellence in Jamaica, which will benefit the wider region. US Vice President, Kamala Harris, made the announcement during a call with Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, on August 8. A statement issued by the White House said that...

Prime Minister, the Most. Hon. Andrew Holness, says the celebration of the nation’s rich culture and history at the Grand Gala on August 6 was “a renewal of hope” for Jamaicans. “It was also an opportunity to reflect on our past, our successes and our challenges; to recommit to project Jamaica, the place of choice to live, work, raise families,...

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.