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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

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

Minister Grange Pleased with Turnout for 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 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.
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.

PHOTOS: Highlights from Grand Gala
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).
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).

6,000 Trees to be Planted for Jamaica 60

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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.
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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.
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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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Chairman of the Trelawny Municipal Corporation and Mayor of Falmouth, Councillor Colin Gager addresses the audience at the Independence Day Civic Ceremony held in Falmouth on Saturday (August 6).
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Residents of Trelawny Encouraged to Build a Greater Future

Residents in the parish of Trelawny are being encouraged to use the time of celebrating Jamaica’s Diamond Jubilee, to reflect on the country’s journey from its colonial past and contribute to building a greater future. Speaking at the Independence Day civic ceremony held in Falmouth on Saturday (August 6), Chairman of the Trelawny Municipal Corporation and Mayor of Falmouth, Councillor...
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Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Leeroy Williams (right) presents the ‘Jamaica 60 Spirit of Independence Award’ to Parish Manager at the St. James Public Health Department, Lennox Wallace, who accepted the award on behalf of the organization. Occasion was the St. James Municipal Corporation’s annual Independence Flag Raising and Civic Ceremony held at Sam Sharpe Square, Montego Bay on Saturday (August 6).
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13 Awards Presented in St James Parish Independence Celebrations

Eight individuals and five organizations in St. James were awarded for their outstanding contributions to the parish, during the St. James Municipal Corporation’s annual Independence Flag Raising and Civic Ceremony, on Saturday (August 6). The event was held at Sam Sharpe Square in the parish, under the theme ‘Reigniting a Nation for Greatness’. The honourees were presented with the ‘Jamaica...
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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange.
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Jamaicans Encouraged to Wear the National Colours

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange is urging Jamaicans to “clean up, decorate their space and dress up in the national colours – the Black, Green and Gold.” Jamaica’s 60th Independence anniversary year-long celebrations are being observed under the theme ‘Reigniting a Nation for Greatness’. In a release from the Ministry, Ms. Grange is also encouraging...
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