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Chairman of the St. James Municipal Corporation and Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon, addresses a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ at the agency’s Montego Bay Regional Office, on Wednesday (July 16). He is joined by Jamaica Cultural Development Commission St. James Parish Manager, Collel Blake.
Chairman of the St. James Municipal Corporation and Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon, addresses a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ at the agency’s Montego Bay Regional Office, on Wednesday (July 16). He is joined by Jamaica Cultural Development Commission St. James Parish Manager, Collel Blake.

Inaugural Gospel Sing-off To Headline Emancipation Vigil Ceremony In Montego Bay

An inaugural gospel sing-off will headline this year’s Emancipation Vigil Ceremony in Montego Bay, St. James, as part of Jamaica’s Emancipation Day observance on August 1. The announcement was made by Mayor and St. James Municipal Corporation Chairman, Councillor Richard...
The Kaya Jonkonnu Band performs during the 28th staging of the Emancipation Jubilee at Seville Heritage Park in St. Ann from July 31 to Emancipation Day, Thursday, August 1, 2024.
The Kaya Jonkonnu Band performs during the 28th staging of the Emancipation Jubilee at Seville Heritage Park in St. Ann from July 31 to Emancipation Day, Thursday, August 1, 2024.

JNHT Finalises Plans For 29th Emancipation Jubilee At Seville Heritage Park
The architectural design for the National Stadium redevelopment project, which was unveiled during a press briefing held at the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport’s New Kingston headquarters on Wednesday (July 16).
The architectural design for the National Stadium redevelopment project, which was unveiled during a press briefing held at the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport’s New Kingston headquarters on Wednesday (July 16).

National Stadium Redevelopment an Investment in Country’s Athletes – Minister Grange
Custos of Manchester, Hon. Garfield Green, embraces Old England Primary School student, Sanique Thompson, during the recent function to commemorate the 132nd anniversary of the birth of National Hero, the Right Excellent Norman Washington Manley, held in Roxborough, Manchester.
Custos of Manchester, Hon. Garfield Green, embraces Old England Primary School student, Sanique Thompson, during the recent function to commemorate the 132nd anniversary of the birth of National Hero, the Right Excellent Norman Washington Manley, held in Roxborough, Manchester.

National Heroes Must Be Celebrated in Schools – Custos Green
Several Government Ministers participated in the 18th Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Road Races in Montego Bay, St. James, on Saturday (July 5). Pictured sharing a moment after the event are (from left) Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton; Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith; Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, and State Minister in the Foreign Affairs Ministry, Hon. Alando Terrelonge.
Several Government Ministers participated in the 18th Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Road Races in Montego Bay, St. James, on Saturday (July 5). Pictured sharing a moment after the event are (from left) Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton; Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith; Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, and State Minister in the Foreign Affairs Ministry, Hon. Alando Terrelonge.

PHOTOS: Highlights of the 18th CARICOM Road Races in Montego Bay

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Port Royal now a World Heritage Site

Port Royal has just been inscribed on the Unesco World Heritage List. The decision to inscribe ‘The Archaeological Ensemble of 17th Century Port Royal’ was made at the meeting of the World Heritage Committee now underway in Paris, France. In her video statement following the inscription, the Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange, said Jamaica...
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A Japanese group performs at the International Reggae Day event, held at Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan, on July 1.
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Jamaica Celebrates International Reggae Day at Expo 2025 in Japan

Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan, came alive with the pulsating sound of reggae music on July 1, in celebration of International Reggae Day. International Reggae Day is the 24-hour celebration of the culture, legacy and sound that originated in Kingston. Commissioner General of Section, Jamaica Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka, Maureen Smith, told JIS News that Jamaica’s participation at the...
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Jamaica Libraries and Information Network (JAMLIN) Development Manager, Jasheka Robinson, delivers remarks during a Disaster Management Workshop, which was held at the Kingston and St. Andrew Parish Library on Monday (June 30). At left is workshop facilitator, Dr. Roberto Rivera. The workshop was held to highlight the critical role of libraries as safe spaces for families and communities during natural disasters.
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Librarians Being Equipped to Safeguard Communities During Disasters

With the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season under way, librarians and information professionals are being equipped to position libraries as critical havens for individuals and communities during natural disasters. This was facilitated during a Disaster Management Workshop – an initiative of the Jamaica Libraries and Information Network (JAMLIN), in collaboration with the National Library of Jamaica (NLJ) and the Jamaica Library...
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Chief Executive Officer of the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC), Robert Hill (second left), and Director of the Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE), Dr. Marlene Street Forrest (second right), display the signed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) formalising a partnership between the entities to beautify, maintain, and secure a part of Gold Street in downtown Kingston. Sharing the moment are Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby (left), and Group Business Development Manager, JSE, André Gooden. The signing ceremony was held on Monday (June 23) at the JSE Headquarters on Harbour Street in Kingston.
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KSAMC, JSE Partner to Improve Gold Street Under New MOU

A formal partnership to support downtown Kingston’s revitalisation has been sealed between the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) and the Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE). A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the adoption and maintenance of a section of Gold Street, downtown Kingston, has been signed between the KSAMC and JSE. The agreement forms part of the KSAMC’s Cleaner...
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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, makes her contribution to the 2025/26 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives, on Tuesday (June 24).
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Culture Ministry Partners with CMU to Establish Institute

The Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport has forged a relationship with the Caribbean Maritime University (CMU) for the establishment of a Culture, Entertainment and Creative Practitioners Institute at the institution. “We will open the Institute in September of this year with a target of 500 learners. Our vision is to establish a premier institute that fosters innovation, growth...
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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, makes her contribution to the 2025/26 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives, on Tuesday (June 24).
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Ministry Provides $734 Million in Grants to Stage Cultural, Entertainment and Sports Events

During the last four years, the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport has provided $734 million in grant funding to enable the staging of cultural, entertainment and sports events of various sizes, artiste tour support, and others. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Olivia Grange, made the disclosure during her contribution to the 2025/26 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on...
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Miss St. Catherine Festival Queen 2025, Afiya Birch-Gentles (centre), is flanked by first runner-up Shellese Hall (left) and second runner up Zidiann Wellington, during the coronation show held on Sunday (June 22) at Eltham High School in St. Catherine. Ms. Birch-Gentles will complete for the National Festival Queen title on August 2 at the National Arena in Kingston.
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PHOTOS: Miss St. Catherine Festival Queen Crowned

Miss St. Catherine Festival Queen 2025, Afiya Birch-Gentles (centre), is flanked by first runner-up Shellese Hall (left) and second runner up Zidiann Wellington, during the coronation show held on Sunday (June 22) at Eltham High School in St. Catherine. Ms. Birch-Gentles will complete for the National Festival Queen title on August 2 at the National Arena in Kingston.
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