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International Reggae artiste, Junior Gong, gave an electrifying and unforgettable performance at the 51st Independence Grand Gala at the National Stadium in Kingston, on August 6.

Thousands Attend Independence Grand Gala

A sea of black, green and gold descended on the National Stadium in Kingston on Tuesday, August 6, as thousands of Jamaicans from near and far, gathered to celebrate the country’s 51st Anniversary at the Independence Grand Gala. Among those...

Governor-General His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (left;) gets a lesson in how the coffee grinder works from President
of the Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS), Senator Norman Grant; while Lady Allen looks on. The Governor -General was on a tour
of several booths mounted at the 61st Denbigh Agricultural, Industrial and Food Show at the Denbigh Showground in May Pen,
Clarendon on August 5. — Governor-General His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (left;) gets a lesson in how the coffee grinder works from President of the Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS), Senator Norman Grant; while Lady Allen looks on. The Governor -General was on a tour of several booths mounted at the 61st Denbigh Agricultural, Industrial and Food Show at the Denbigh Showground in May Pen, Clarendon on August 5.

Governor General Advocates Zero Tolerance for Praedial Thieves

Recipients of the 'Spirit of Independence Awards' from the parish of St. James display their awards at the Independence Civic Ceremony held on August 6 at the Sam Sharpe Square in Montego Bay. They are (from left) Madge Neil Burnett, Roy Graham, Clarice Grant, Beulah Graham, Janet Silvera, Leanora Morris, Matebel Edwards, Sylvia Brown and Oliver Townsend.

Nine Awarded for Outstanding Contribution to St. James

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (right), and Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS) President, Senator Norman Grant (centre), are shown chicks reared with feed produced by the firm, Hi-Pro, by the entity’s Senior Technical Sales Representative, Clinton Wilson, during the final day of the three-day Denbigh Agricultural and Industrial Show in May Pen, Clarendon, on Independence Day (August 6). Prime Minister Simpson Miller viewed displays at several booths and delivered the keynote address for the day.

Prime Minister Salutes Nation’s Farmers

Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States, His Excellency Professor Stephen Vasciannie (second left); presents the Jamaica Association of Maryland Distinguished Award to Dr. Hyacinth Dustan-Hunter; at the Association’s Grand Gala held in commemoration of the country’s 51st year of Independence at the Martin’s West Conference Hall in Baltimore on August 3. Sharing in the occasion are Delegate Shirley Nathan-Pullian (left); and President of the Association, Rick Nugent.

Ambassador Vasciannie Hails Diaspora’s Contribution to Nation Building

Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States, His Excellency Stephen Vasciannie (centre); shares a light moment with Former Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) Chief of Staff, General John Saunders (right), and wife Joan Saunders (second right); and former Ambassador to the United Nations, Curtis Ward (left) and Mrs. Ward; at the service of celebration in commemoration of Jamaica’s 51st anniversary of Independence at Dunbarton Chapel, Howard University in Washington DC, on August 4, 2013.

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Jamaicans in Washington Celebrate Independence

Hundreds of Jamaicans turned out last Sunday, August 4, at Howard University's Dunbarton Chapel for a service of thanksgiving in celebration of Jamaica's 51st anniversary of Independence. The annual church service, which is the centrepiece of the Jamaican Embassy's commemorative activities, was attended by members of the Jamaican community in the Washington metropolitan area, Baltimore and Richmond, Virginia. Addressing the...

Dub poet, Steppa (right), moderates a ‘Reasoning’ session, held at the Ranny Williams Entertainment Centre in Kingston on August 2, as part of the schedule of activities for Emancipation and Independence celebrations. Panelists for the session (from left) are: Gospel artiste, Omari; Media and Entertainment Consultant, Clyde McKenzie; Musicologist, Dr. Dennis Howard; and reggae artiste, Ras Penco.

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Jamaican Diaspora Lauded for Spreading Culture

Media and Entertainment Consultant, Clyde McKenzie, says that as informal cultural ambassadors, the Jamaican Diaspora has been integral in cementing the global appeal of the country’s culture. “We have to really applaud the presence of the Diasporic communities and what they did in terms of having our music and our culture filter into the mainstream society, such as the American...

Mayor of Montego Bay and Chairman of the St. James Parish Council, Councillor Glendon Harris (right, front row) and his wife, Dr. Angela Harris (second right), lead the congregation in song at an Independence Thanksgiving Church Service at the St. John

13 years ago Culture

Jamaicans Encouraged to Maintain Focus

Jamaicans have been encouraged to strengthen their bond as a people, and to maintain focus on the vision towards greater successes, as the country proudly celebrates 51 years of Independence. “As proud Jamaicans, we celebrate many aspects of our culture. Our way of life has influenced many around the world, and as a promise to our children that they too...

Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson, addressing a contract signing ceremony for the expansion of the Haemodialysis Unit at the Cornwall Regional Hospital, in St. James, on August 2, at the offices of the Western Regional Health Authority (WRHA).

13 years ago Health & Wellness

Citizens Urged to Ensure that No Smoking Regulations are Obeyed

Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson, has called on citizens to get familiar with the new Regulations barring tobacco smoking in public places, to ensure that their right to a smoke free environment is obeyed. “The citizens of Jamaica must be the police of these Regulations, not just the formal Police Force. My intention is not to lock up...

Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Roger Clarke (centre), views features of the Silver Tilapia freshwater fish, being highlighted by Director of Sunshine Aquaculture Limited, which is spearheading introduction of the species in Jamaica, Mark Wildish (left), during a tour of the Aqua Wilson Fish Farm, in Hill Run, St. Catherine, on August 2. Sunshine Aquaculture is seeking to introduce the species to boost Jamaica’s freshwater fish production. Looking on is Aqua Wilson’s proprietor, Noel Wilson.

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Fisheries Sector To Benefit From Major Aquaculture Project

The fisheries sector is poised to benefit significantly from a multimillion dollar aquaculture project, which targets the production of the imported Silver Tilapia species of fresh water fish, for sale to the local and overseas markets. The initiative, for which a four-month $10 million pilot project was recently concluded, is spearheaded by newly established entity, Sunshine Aquaculture Limited, in partnership...

Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson (fourth left), assisted by Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, and Member of Parliament for West Central St. James, Mrs. Sharon Ffolkes-Abrahams (second right), cuts the ribbon to commission into service the new standby generator at the Cornwall Regional Hospital (CRH), in St. James, on August 2. Others (from left) are: Chief Executive Officer of the Hospital, Anthony Smikle; Chief Executive Officer of the National Health Fund (NHF), Mr. Everton Anderson; Chairman of the Western Regional Health Authority, Mr. Calvin Brown and Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Glendon Harris.

13 years ago Health & Wellness

Haemodialysis Unit at CRH To Be Expanded

Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson, on August 2, signed a contract worth $38 million for the expansion of the Haemodialysis unit at the Cornwall Regional Hospital (CRH), in St. James. Speaking at the signing ceremony, held at the offices of the Western Regional Health Authority (WRHA), in Montego Bay, Dr. Ferguson said the expanded unit will accommodate more...

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Jamaicans Urged to Educate Themselves on Reparation

Chairperson of the National Commission on Reparations (NCR), Professor Verene Shepherd, is urging Jamaicans to educate themselves about reparation, as the country continues to suffer from the legacies of slavery. “Slavery is not too remote in the past for it to have contemporary relevance. The relationship between historical injustices, persistent poverty, and diminishing opportunities and development are poorly understood by...