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Terry Salmon (left) and Dalton Spence, celebrate Jamaica’s 61st Independence anniversary, during the Grand Gala at the National Stadium on August 6.
Terry Salmon (left) and Dalton Spence, celebrate Jamaica’s 61st Independence anniversary, during the Grand Gala at the National Stadium on August 6.

Thousands of Jamaicans Celebrate at Grand Gala

Thousands of Jamaicans clad in the national colours, black, green, and gold, turned up at the National Stadium to celebrate the country’s 61st year of Independence on August 6. The patrons were treated to renditions showcasing the best of Jamaica’s...
Custos of Clarendon, Hon. William Shagoury, delivers the main address on behalf of Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, at the 69th Denbigh Agricultural, Industrial and Food Show at the Denbigh Showground in Clarendon on Sunday (August 6).
Custos of Clarendon, Hon. William Shagoury, delivers the main address on behalf of Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, at the 69th Denbigh Agricultural, Industrial and Food Show at the Denbigh Showground in Clarendon on Sunday (August 6).

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Deputy Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon (centre, standing), with recipients of the Spirit of Independence awards during the St. James Independence Day Civic Ceremony at Sam Sharpe Square in Montego Bay on Sunday (August 6).
Deputy Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon (centre, standing), with recipients of the Spirit of Independence awards during the St. James Independence Day Civic Ceremony at Sam Sharpe Square in Montego Bay on Sunday (August 6).

Jamaicans Encouraged to Uphold the Values Defining the Nation’s Heritage
Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green (second right), listens as youth farmer, Javian Bassier (third right), explains features of his smart irrigation system. The occasion was a tour of the booth showcasing Youth in Agriculture displays during the 69th Denbigh Agricultural, Industrial and Food Show at the Denbigh Showground in May Pen, Clarendon, on Saturday (August 5). Among the other persons looking on is Chairman, National Youth in Agriculture Committee, Joseph Small (right).
Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green (second right), listens as youth farmer, Javian Bassier (third right), explains features of his smart irrigation system. The occasion was a tour of the booth showcasing Youth in Agriculture displays during the 69th Denbigh Agricultural, Industrial and Food Show at the Denbigh Showground in May Pen, Clarendon, on Saturday (August 5). Among the other persons looking on is Chairman, National Youth in Agriculture Committee, Joseph Small (right).

Agriculture Ministry to Resuscitate Rainwater Storage Areas for Increased Irrigation Access
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (second left), and Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (right), view a plaque unveiled at the Halse Hall Health Centre in Clarendon to commemorate the facility’s adoption by the United States (US)-based Atlanta-Jamaica Association (AJA). Dr. Tufton formally announced the arrangement, being facilitated under the Government’s Adopt-A-Clinic Initiative, during a ceremony at the centre on Friday (August 4). Others (from left) are Public Health Nurse, Clarendon Health Department, Karen Nelson-Senior; and AJA representative, Althea Fatuga. The Halse Hall Health Centre is located in Clarendon South eastern, for which Minister Charles is the Member of Parliament.
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (second left), and Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (right), view a plaque unveiled at the Halse Hall Health Centre in Clarendon to commemorate the facility’s adoption by the United States (US)-based Atlanta-Jamaica Association (AJA). Dr. Tufton formally announced the arrangement, being facilitated under the Government’s Adopt-A-Clinic Initiative, during a ceremony at the centre on Friday (August 4). Others (from left) are Public Health Nurse, Clarendon Health Department, Karen Nelson-Senior; and AJA representative, Althea Fatuga. The Halse Hall Health Centre is located in Clarendon South eastern, for which Minister Charles is the Member of Parliament.

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Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green (right), and Public Relations and Marketing Manager (Acting), Jamaica 4-H Clubs, Jovaughn Bailey, examine products on display at the Youth in Agriculture Village, during the 69th Denbigh Agricultural, Industrial and Food Show at the Denbigh Showground in May Pen, Clarendon on Saturday (August 5).
Agriculture

Agriculture Ministry Boosting Partnership with Agro Investment Corporation

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining will be boosting its partnership with the Agro Investment Corporation (AIC) to engage more of Jamaica’s farmers while providing them with resources and expertise to maximise their yields and profits. This was disclosed by Portfolio Minister, Hon. Floyd Green, during the official opening ceremony for the 69th Denbigh Agricultural, Industrial and Food Show...
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Reggae/Dancehall producer, Donovan Germain. Reggae/Dancehall producer, Donovan Germain.
CultureIndependence

Mainstream Recording Artistes Encouraged to Support JCDC Festival Song Competition

Acclaimed Reggae/Dancehall producer, Donovan Germain, is encouraging mainstream recording artistes to support the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission’s (JCDC) Festival Song Competition. Mr. Germain, who is Chief Executive Officer for Penthouse Records, produced the top three songs in the final of the just concluded competition. The 2023 winner is ‘Slashe’, whose given name is Donald Anderson, who topped the field of...
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Students of Camperdown High School in Kingston perform a dance entitled ‘Flokarama’, during the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) Mello-Go-Roun’ showcase at the Independence Village at the National Arena in Kingston on Thursday (August 3). The annual show features the best performances in poetry, drama, song and dance from the JCDC’s Festival of the Arts.
CultureIndependence

PHOTOS: Mello-Go-Roun’ 2023

Students of Camperdown High School in Kingston perform a dance entitled ‘Flokarama’, during the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) Mello-Go-Roun’ showcase at the Independence Village at the National Arena in Kingston on Thursday (August 3). The annual show features the best performances in poetry, drama, song and dance from the JCDC’s Festival of the Arts.
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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (fourth left) attends the ‘World Poetry Day: Jamaica 60’ celebration held on Tuesday (March 2, 2023) at the Little Theatre, 4 Tom Redcam Drive in Kingston. She is joined by (from left) Advisor, Communications and Information, United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Caribbean Office, Dr. Paul Hector; National Librarian, National Library of Jamaica (NLJ), Beverley Lashley; Organization of American States (OAS) Representative to Jamaica, Jeanelle Van Glaanen Weygel; Chairman, Board of Management, NLJ, Joy Douglas; and Executive Director of the Institute of Jamaica (IOJ), Leslie Harrow.
CultureYouth

Jamaica Looking to Select Youth Poet Laureate

Young creative writers will soon have the opportunity to become Youth Poet Laureate of Jamaica, according to Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange. She said many talented writers have been doing good creative work, and the Poet Laureate of Jamaica programme, which is administered by the National Library of Jamaica (NLJ) in partnership with the Ministry...
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Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States (US), Audrey Marks, shares a photo opportunity with (from left), Deputy Administrator for the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), Paloma Adams-Allen, and new USAID Country representative for Jamaica, Dr. Jay Singh, at the swearing-in ceremony for Dr. Singh, held at the USAID headquarters in Washington DC.
Foreign Affairs

Ambassador Marks Calls on USAID to Increase Support to Jamaica

Ambassador to the United States (US), Audrey Marks, is calling for increased support from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) for critical projects, particularly in addressing crime. She noted that Jamaica’s project support has been reduced to US$60 million for the period 2020-2025 from US$123.4 million for 2013-2020. “We have made tremendous progress but we still need a...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), greets newly appointed Cabinet Secretary, Audrey Sewell, during the Office of the Prime Minister’s quarterly press briefing on Thursday (August 3).
Economic Growth & Infrastructure Development

Gov’t Remains Committed to Providing Benefits for All Jamaicans – Prime Minister Holness

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has highlighted improvements in Jamaica’s economy and reiterated the Government’s commitment to doing more for the citizens. He says while the economy can be classified as being stable, the Government will continue to implement programmes that will benefit all Jamaicans. “Our economy has transitioned. Our growth rate for the last fiscal year was...
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