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President of the Jamaica Council of Churches (JCC) and executive member of the Jamaica Umbrella Groups of Churches, Bishop Christine Gooden-Benguche.

National Days of Prayer to Be Held on Saturday, November 15 and Sunday, November 16

The Jamaica Umbrella Groups of Churches (JUGC) will spearhead relief efforts and the observance of National Days of Prayer as Jamaica continues to recover from the effects of Hurricane Melissa. The JUGC forms part of the National Religious and Faith-based...

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (right), stands at attention for the playing of the National Anthem at the annual Remembrance Day ceremony at National Heroes Park in Kingston on Tuesday (November 11). He is joined by (from left) Senior Puisne Judge Semone Wolf-Reece, representing the Chief Justice, Hon. Justice Bryan Sykes; Member of Parliament for St. Andrew Western, Anthony Hylton, representing the Leader of the Opposition, Mark Golding; and President of the Senate, Senator Tom Tavares-Finson, representing Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness.

Jamaica Pays Tribute to Fallen Soldiers on Remembrance Day

The three honourees of the Heritage Flag-Raising Ceremony held at Independence Park in Black River, St. Elizabeth, on National Heroes Day, Monday, October 20. From left are ice cream vendor Aladean Stewart; Deputy Mayor of Black River and Councillor for the Malvern Division, Donald Simpson; and Deputy Chief Executive Officer of Intown Super Centre, Ryan Lloyd.

Three Citizens Honoured During Heritage Flag Raising Ceremony in St. Elizabeth

Constable Lennordo Green (left) raises the Jamaican flag half-mast in respect to the country's heroes, while Constable David Leslie looks on. Occasion was the St. Catherine Municipal Corporation's National Heroes Day Civic Ceremony, held on Monday (Oct. 20) in Spanish Town. St. Catherine.

PHOTOS: St Catherine Municipal Corporation’s Heroes Day Civic Ceremony

Jamaica Information Service (JIS) team members (from left) Kavanaugh Campbell, Veta McPherson, Paul Johnson, and Donovan Patterson, proudly display their national awards, during Monday’s (Oct. 20) Ceremony of Investiture and Presentation of National Honours and Awards, held at King's House in St. Andrew.

PHOTOS: Team JIS Awardees at National Honors and Awards

Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon (seated, centre) is flanked by citizens honoured during the St. James National Heroes Day Civic and Awards Ceremony held at Sam Sharpe Square in Montego Bay on Monday (Oct. 20).

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Jamaicans Urged to Renew Commitment to Nation Building

Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon, has called on Jamaicans to renew their commitment to nation building by safeguarding the country’s heritage and advancing the ideals championed by the nation’s heroes. He was speaking during the St. James National Heroes Day Civic and Awards Ceremony held at Sam Sharpe Square on Monday (Oct.20). The event saw 17 persons being...

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange and Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby, stand next to framed artwork of Nanny of the Maroons, during Monday

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Photo: Floral Tribute at National Heroes Park

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange and Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby, stand next to framed artwork of Nanny of the Maroons, during Monday's (Oct. 20) Salute to the Heroes ceremony held at National Heroes Park in Kingston.

Chairman of the St. James Municipal Corporation and Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon (left), greets Custos Rotulorum for St. James, Bishop the Hon. Conrad Pitkin, during Sunday’s (October 19) Heritage Week Thanksgiving Service at the First Church of the Open Bible in Montego Bay, St. James. Looking on are event planner, Stacey Silvera (second from left), and wife of the Custos, Deverly Pitkin.

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Montego Bay Mayor Urges Jamaicans to Renew Covenant with Heritage

Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon, says Jamaicans must not only celebrate their proud and bold heritage, but renew their covenant with it to preserve and strengthen the legacy built by generations of sacrifice. He made the call while addressing Sunday’s (October 19) Heritage Week Thanksgiving Service at the First Church of the Open Bible in Montego Bay, St....

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, addresses congregants during the National Heritage Week Thanksgiving Service, held on Sunday (October 19) at the Church of the Apostolic Faith in Waterloo, Santa Cruz, St. Elizabeth.

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Jamaica’s Spirit Defined By Courage, Creativity and Resilience – Minister Grange

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, says Jamaica’s enduring story of courage, creativity and resilience continues to define the spirit of the nation. Speaking during the National Heritage Week Thanksgiving Service, held at the Church of the Apostolic Faith in Waterloo, Santa Cruz, St. Elizabeth on Sunday (October 19), Ms. Grange said the National Heritage Week...

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, addresses the congregation during the National Heritage Week Thanksgiving Service, held on Sunday (October 19) at the Church of the Apostolic Faith in Waterloo, Santa Cruz, St. Elizabeth.

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Minister Grange Calls For National Unity During Heritage Week Thanksgiving Service

Jamaicans are being encouraged to maintain national unity and reject divisions along political lines. This urging comes from Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, who was addressing the congregation during the National Heritage Week Thanksgiving Service, held on Sunday (October 19) at the Church of the Apostolic Faith in Waterloo, Santa Cruz, St. Elizabeth. Ms. Grange...

Mayor of Savanna-la-Mar and Chairman of the Westmoreland Municipal Corporation, Councillor Danree Delancy, delivers remarks during the Entertainment Venues of Negril Press Conference held recently at Wavz Beach Club.

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Westmoreland Municipal Corporation Pledges Full Support For Negril’s Cultural Revival

Mayor of Savanna-la-Mar, Councillor Danree Delancy, has pledged the full support of the Westmoreland Municipal Corporation to help strengthen Negril’s entertainment sector. Speaking during the recent Entertainment Venues of Negril Press Conference, held at Wavz Beach Club in Westmoreland, Councillor Delancy, who also chairs the Municipal Corporation, described the initiative as “a very bold and positive move.” He assured stakeholders...

Bellefield High School student, Shanakay Bellanfantie, delivers a vibrant cultural performance during the central parishes leg of the Jamaica Information Service’s (JIS) 2025 Heritage School Tour. The event, held on Wednesday, October 15 — also observed as National Heritage Day — included visits to McIntosh Memorial Primary School, deCarteret College, and El Instituto de Mandevilla, all located in Manchester. The annual initiative culminates in the 2025 Heritage Competition, which invites students at the primary, secondary, and tertiary levels to interpret the theme – ‘Honouring Our People, Protecting the Future’ - through essays, posters, and photographs.

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JIS 2025 Heritage School Tour Central Parishes Leg

Bellefield High School student, Shanakay Bellanfantie, delivers a vibrant cultural performance during the central parishes leg of the Jamaica Information Service’s (JIS) 2025 Heritage School Tour. The event, held on Wednesday, October 15 — also observed as National Heritage Day — included visits to McIntosh Memorial Primary School, deCarteret College, and El Instituto de Mandevilla, all located in Manchester. The...