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Governor-General, Sir Patrick Allen ON, GCMG, CD, KSt.J

Independence Message from the Governor-General His Excellency The Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen

My fellow Jamaicans, at home and abroad, and friends of Jamaica. Lady Allen and I join with you as we celebrate our fifty-fifth year as an independent nation. Local and world events during the past twelve months have reminded us...

Prime Minister, the Most Honourable
Andrew Michael Holness, ON, PC, MP — Prime Minister, the Most Honourable Andrew Michael Holness, ON, PC, MP

Independence Message 2017 from Prime Minister, The Most Hon. Andrew Holness

Dr. Peter Phillips, Leader of the Opposition.

Independence Message 2017 from Leader of the Opposition, Dr. Peter Phillips

Kingston Wharves Limited Diversifying Its Operations

Dancers perform an item at the Grand Gala held inside the National Stadium on August 6.

Thousands Jam National Stadium for Exciting Grand Gala

9 years ago Jamaica 55

Hundreds Attend Independence Church Service in Washington D.C.

Hundreds of Jamaicans turned out on Sunday, August 6, at the Howard University’s Dunbarton Chapel for a service of thanksgiving in celebration of Jamaica’s 55th anniversary of Independence. The annual church service, which is the centrepiece of the Embassy of Jamaica’s commemorative activities, was attended by members of the Diplomatic Corps, as well as members of the Jamaican community in...

Parenting Specialist, Karlene Rickard, displays her books at the recent Jamaica 55 Diaspora Conference held at the Jamaica Conference Centre, downtown Kingston.

9 years ago Diaspora

Karlene Rickard Back Home to Serve

Parenting specialist, Karlene Rickard, who returned to Jamaica in May, after living in England for 30 years, is seeking to empower parents in the Patrick City community in St. Andrew, where she resides. The 62-year old, who has a background in education and community work, tells JIS News that she will begin a series of counselling sessions next week. The...

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid.

9 years ago Education

Education Ministry Providing $226.3 Million in Support to Seven Named Schools

PRESS RELEASE - The Ministry of Education has budgeted just over $226.3 million for fiscal year 2017/ 2018 to six Corporate Area high schools and one in St Thomas in additional financial support outside of their monthly subventions. The funding covers areas such as tuition, furniture supplies TVET equipment, ICT Support, Apprenticeship Programme, the Career Advancement Programme Support, part time, temporary...

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia “Babsy” Grange.

9 years ago CultureJamaica 55

Fireworks on August 6 and 7

Jamaica will observe its 55th year on August 6 since becoming an independent nation in 1962, and celebratory activities leading up to that event have so far been impressive. However, Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia “Babsy” Grange, is promising more with a planned two-day fireworks display. The Minister told JIS News that this will be accomplished...

Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Karl Samuda (left), and Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS) President, Norman Grant (centre), examine a rabbit that was on display at the Denbigh Agricultural, Industrial and Food Show in May Pen, Clarendon last year.

9 years ago AgricultureJamaica 55

13 Competitions at Denbigh Show

Some 13 competitions will be held during this year’s Denbigh Agricultural, Industrial and Food Show including the National Farm Queen, National Champion Farmer and Livestock contests. President of the Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS) and Chairman of the Denbigh Planning Committee, Norman Grant, explained that competitions are the mainstay of the annual event, exposing the versatility of the agricultural sector, while...

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (right), presents Norwood resident, Curdillio Evans, with her land title. Ms. Evans, who has been living in the community for over 20 years, was among more than 100 residents to receive their titles during a ceremony held recently at the Norwood Seventh-day Adventist Church in St. James.

9 years ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure Development

Norwood Residents Welcome Land Titles

Roderick Watson of Norwood, St. James, is a happy and proud landowner today. The tiler, who has lived in Norwood for 24 years, recently received the title for the property he calls home. He was among more than 100 residents of the community, who were presented with titles for property that they occupy, some for well over two decades. The...

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid (left), in discussion with Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, at a post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House, on August 2.

9 years ago Sport

Jamaica House to Showcase Island in London

The Government will be spending £410,000 on ‘Jamaica House’ in the United Kingdom to showcase the island during the World Championships. Jamaica House will be held in London at the Indigo O2 Arena from August 5 to 13. The facility will open daily to the public from midday and will be the official hospitality house of the Jamaican delegation at...