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Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Dean Roy Bernard (left), presents the first-place trophy to winner of the Jamaica Gospel Star Competition, Jaida Messam, at the competition’s finals held on August 4 at the National Indoor Sports Centre in Kingston.
Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Dean Roy Bernard (left), presents the first-place trophy to winner of the Jamaica Gospel Star Competition, Jaida Messam, at the competition’s finals held on August 4 at the National Indoor Sports Centre in Kingston.

PHOTOS: Gospel Star Finals (JIS)

 
Triskal Willacy, Administrative Assistant
Triskal Willacy, Administrative Assistant

‘Jamaica 62: One Love… To The World’
Patrons enjoy the activities at the Jamaica Information Service (JIS) booth located at Independence Village, National Indoor Sports Centre in Kingston on August 3.
Patrons enjoy the activities at the Jamaica Information Service (JIS) booth located at Independence Village, National Indoor Sports Centre in Kingston on August 3.

PHOTOS: JIS Booth at Independence Village
Supernumerary Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Dean-Roy Bernard, presents a trophy to Miss Jamaica Festival Queen 2024, Omolora Wilson (right), during the coronation ceremony held at Independence Village in Kingston on Saturday (August 3).
Supernumerary Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Dean-Roy Bernard, presents a trophy to Miss Jamaica Festival Queen 2024, Omolora Wilson (right), during the coronation ceremony held at Independence Village in Kingston on Saturday (August 3).

PHOTOS: Miss St. Elizabeth Is Jamaica Festival Queen 2024
Commissioner of Police, Dr. Kevin Blake addresses the recent handover of 40 new vehicles to the police, valued over $313 million, held recently at the Office of the Commissioner of Police, in St. Andrew.
Commissioner of Police, Dr. Kevin Blake addresses the recent handover of 40 new vehicles to the police, valued over $313 million, held recently at the Office of the Commissioner of Police, in St. Andrew.

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Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States, Her Excellency Audrey Marks (right) along with US Congresswoman Yvette Clarke, pay tribute to former US Congressional Representative Sheila Jackson Lee at her funeral in Houston, Texas on August 1.
Emancipation

Ambassador Marks Pays Tribute To Us Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee

HOUSTON, Aug. 3 (JIS):  Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States, Her Excellency Audrey Marks has described the late Congresswoman Sheila Jackson-Lee, as a remarkable leader whose roots were deeply intertwined with Jamaican heritage.  Ambassador Marks was invited by the late congresswoman's family to deliver remarks at a funeral ceremony held at the Fallbrook Church in Houston, Texas on August 1. ...
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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange.
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D Licence Coaching Course Launched

KINGSTON, Aug. 3 (JIS):  Five hundred school football coaches across the island now have the opportunity to earn their D licence certification.   Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, launched the training initiative during a ceremony held recently at the Jamaica Football Federation headquarters in Kingston.  Ms. Grange said that the training course, which will begin at...
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Acting Director General, Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), Richard Thompson (centre), presents a gift to President, Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), Akihiko Tanaka, during his courtesy call and site visit at ODPEM’s head office on Haining Road in Kingston on Wednesday (July 31). Looking on is Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Local Government and Community Development, Marsha Henry-Smith. Mr. Tanaka and other JICA officials were updated during the visit on the Improvement of Emergency Communication System Project in Jamaica, a collaborative effort between ODPEM and the Agency.
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PHOTOS: JICA President Visits ODPEM

Acting Director General, Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), Richard Thompson (centre), presents a gift to President, Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), Akihiko Tanaka, during his courtesy call and site visit at ODPEM’s head office on Haining Road in Kingston on Wednesday (July 31). Looking on is Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Local Government and Community Development,...
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Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green (second left), presents two bags of fertiliser to Manchester farmer, Peter Stevenson (centre), who was impacted during the passage of Hurricane Beryl. The presentation was made during a ceremony at the National Irrigation Commission’s (NIC) Newport/Duff House Office in Manchester on Wednesday (July 31). The fertiliser was part of a batch donated by Newport Fersan Jamaica Limited in support of the Government’s post-hurricane recovery efforts. Assisting with the presentation (from left) are: Vice Chair, Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) Manchester Parish Advisory Board, Damion Young; Manchester Southern Member of Parliament, Robert Chin; and Newport Fersan Sales Manager, Denton Alvaranga.
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PHOTOS: Agriculture Minister Hands Over Fertiliser To Manchester Farmers Impacted By Hurricane Beryl

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green (second left), presents two bags of fertiliser to Manchester farmer, Peter Stevenson (centre), who was impacted during the passage of Hurricane Beryl. The presentation was made during a ceremony at the National Irrigation Commission’s (NIC) Newport/Duff House Office in Manchester on Wednesday (July 31). The fertiliser was part of a batch...
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Custos Rotulorum for St. James, Bishop the Hon. Conrad Pitkin, reads a Proclamation at midnight on July 31 declaring Emancipation Day on August 1, during the annual Emancipation Vigil ceremony in Sam Sharpe Square, Montego Bay.
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Emancipation Vigil Staged in St. James

The now customary Emancipation Vigil Ceremony formed part of this year’s observance of Emancipation Day by St. James on August 1. The event, staged Sam Sharpe Square, Montego Bay, and was attended by several notable guests. Heading these were Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, who is Member of Parliament for St. James North...
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