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Minister Grange Special Guest on ‘Let’s Connect With Ambassador Marks’ Thursday

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, will be the special guest on the next edition of the monthly online town hall, ‘Let’s Connect with Ambassador Marks’, on Thursday (August 3) at 7:00 pm EDT. Ambassador to...
Senior Pastor at the Webster Memorial United Church in St. Andrew, Rev. Astor Carlyle, delivers the sermon at a thanksgiving service to mark Jamaica’s Emancipation and Independence, at the Sligo Seventh-day Adventist Church in Takoma Park, Maryland, on Sunday (July 30). Listening are Rev. Dr. Bertram Melbourne (second right), Dean of Howard University School of Divinity and Rev Dr. Kortright Davis.
Senior Pastor at the Webster Memorial United Church in St. Andrew, Rev. Astor Carlyle, delivers the sermon at a thanksgiving service to mark Jamaica’s Emancipation and Independence, at the Sligo Seventh-day Adventist Church in Takoma Park, Maryland, on Sunday (July 30). Listening are Rev. Dr. Bertram Melbourne (second right), Dean of Howard University School of Divinity and Rev Dr. Kortright Davis.

Jamaica’s Independence Day Proclaimed in Maryland
Custos Rotulorum for St. James, Bishop the Hon. Conrad Pitkin (second left), lights a flame during the Emancipation vigil at Jarrett Park in Montego Bay at midnight (August 1). The act symbolised the igniting of the flames of freedom by plantation slaves in Kensington, St. James, and other parts of Jamaica. Also participating in the exercise are (from left) Government Senator, Charles Sinclair; Councillor, Maroon Town Division, Everes Coke; and Deputy Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon.
Custos Rotulorum for St. James, Bishop the Hon. Conrad Pitkin (second left), lights a flame during the Emancipation vigil at Jarrett Park in Montego Bay at midnight (August 1). The act symbolised the igniting of the flames of freedom by plantation slaves in Kensington, St. James, and other parts of Jamaica. Also participating in the exercise are (from left) Government Senator, Charles Sinclair; Councillor, Maroon Town Division, Everes Coke; and Deputy Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon.

PHOTOS: Emancipation Vigil Staged in St. James
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre), speaks with Anglican Archbishop of the West Indies and Lord Bishop of Jamaica and the Cayman Islands, His Grace, the Most Rev. Dr. Howard Gregory, during Sunday’s (July 30) ecumenical National Independence Church Service. The service was held at the Waltham Park New Testament Church of God in Kingston. At right is Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre), speaks with Anglican Archbishop of the West Indies and Lord Bishop of Jamaica and the Cayman Islands, His Grace, the Most Rev. Dr. Howard Gregory, during Sunday’s (July 30) ecumenical National Independence Church Service. The service was held at the Waltham Park New Testament Church of God in Kingston. At right is Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange.

Anglican Archbishop Urges Jamaicans to Embrace the Spirit of Emancipation and Independence
The Manchioneal Cultural Group performs during the Emancipation Day event, ‘Augus Mawnin Market’, on Tuesday (August 1). The event kicked off the week-long slate of activities being staged at the ‘Independence Village’ at the National Arena in Kingston from August 1 to 6.
The Manchioneal Cultural Group performs during the Emancipation Day event, ‘Augus Mawnin Market’, on Tuesday (August 1). The event kicked off the week-long slate of activities being staged at the ‘Independence Village’ at the National Arena in Kingston from August 1 to 6.

‘Augus’ Mawnin Market’ Kicks Off Week-Long Emancipation and Independence Celebrations

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Commissioner, Jamaica Fire Brigade, Stewart Beckford.
Local GovernmentNational Security

JFB Urges Persons Not to Leave Cooking Unattended

The Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) is urging persons not to leave cooking unattended, in order to prevent fires. JFB Commissioner, Stewart Beckford, told JIS News that within recent years, “cooking left unattended” has been among the causes of fires across the island. He pointed out that the JFB has had cases where persons fall asleep while cooking. Mr. Beckford noted...
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Revellers in Half-Way Tree, St. Andrew, on Emancipation Day 2022.
CultureEmancipationHealth & WellnessIndependence

Jamaicans Urged to Take Covid-19 Precautions During ‘Emancipendence’ Celebrations

Jamaicans are being encouraged to take the necessary precautions against COVID-19 as they participate in festivities to mark Emancipation and Independence. The Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, recently announced that there has been an uptick in the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases and urged persons, especially the most vulnerable, “to employ infection-prevention-and-control mechanisms”. Speaking at...
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Senior Livestock specialist at the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA), Maxine Brown.
AgricultureEducation

Rada Partners With US Universities to Improve Small Ruminant Nutrition

The Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) is partnering with United States (US)-based universities to improve small ruminant nutrition. Speaking with JIS News recently, Senior Livestock Specialist with RADA, Maxine Brown, said that providing quality feed for small livestock, such as goats, is critical to the development of the industry. “We’ve reached out to international partners because we know sometimes locally...
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Deputy Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon (left), hands over a token of appreciation to Pastor of the Kings Chapel United Pentecostal Church, Frank Kellier, during the St. James Independence Church Service, held at the church on Albion Road in Montego Bay, on Sunday (July 30). They are joined by Minister of State in the Office of the Prime Minister (West), Hon. Homer Davis (third right, back row), and Councillors from St. James.
CultureEmancipationIndependenceLocal Government

Jamaicans Should Reflect on Achievements of Country – Deputy Mayor

Jamaicans should reflect on the country’s significant progress and journey as the nation celebrates 61 years of Independence. Deputy Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon, made the plea as he addressed the St. James Independence Church Service, held at Kings Chapel United Pentecostal Church on Albion Road in Montego Bay, St. James, on Sunday (July 30). Mr. Vernon said...
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Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz (left), responds to questions during MBJ Airports Limited’s 2023 Airport Forum. The event was held at the Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay, St. James on July 28. At right is Airports Authority of Jamaica (AAJ) Chairman, Mark Hart.
TourismTransport

Minister Vaz Pleased With Sangster International Airport’s Upgrading and Modernisation

Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, says he is pleased with the upgrading and modernisation of the Sangster International Airport (SIA) in Montego Bay, St. James. A master plan airport expansion programme is being undertaken at the facility at a cost of approximately US$140 million. The engagement includes runway extension and civil infrastructure works as well...
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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton.
Health & Wellness

Parents Encouraged to Care for Their Mental Health

Parents are being implored to care for their mental health, even as they assist their children to manage their own. This encouragement was given by Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, during a mental health and wellness parenting seminar, held recently at the Jewel Grande Montego Bay Resort and Spa in St James. The Minister told...
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