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The National Heroes Have Made an Indelible Mark – Minister Grange

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, says the contributions of the national heroes have made an indelible mark on the history of Jamaica and the world and will assist in charting the future of the country....
Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with Responsibility for Information, Hon. Robert Morgan (left), greets globally acclaimed actress, Sheryl Lee Ralph, following her arrival at the Norman Manley International Airport in Kingston on Saturday (October 15) for the National Honours and Awards Ceremony at King’s House on Monday (October 17). Ms. Ralph will be bestowed with the Order of Jamaica (Honorary) for sterling contribution to the international film industry as an Actress, and a Cultural Ambassador for Jamaica. The ceremony is the principal event in observance of National Heroes Day on Monday.
Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with Responsibility for Information, Hon. Robert Morgan (left), greets globally acclaimed actress, Sheryl Lee Ralph, following her arrival at the Norman Manley International Airport in Kingston on Saturday (October 15) for the National Honours and Awards Ceremony at King’s House on Monday (October 17). Ms. Ralph will be bestowed with the Order of Jamaica (Honorary) for sterling contribution to the international film industry as an Actress, and a Cultural Ambassador for Jamaica. The ceremony is the principal event in observance of National Heroes Day on Monday.

Minister Morgan Welcomes Globally-Acclaimed Actress, Sheryl Lee Ralph

Prince Ermias Sahle Selassie Lays Floral Tribute at Seville Heritage Park
Jamaican poet, writer, and performer, the late Dr. the Hon. Louise Bennett-Coverley.
Jamaican poet, writer, and performer, the late Dr. the Hon. Louise Bennett-Coverley.

Inaugural ‘Miss Lou’ Festival Staged in Gordon Town

Minister Grange Gets OJ for Contribution to Culture and Politics

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Minister of Gender, Culture, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (left), applauds as President of the Crown Council of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, His Imperial Highness, Prince Ermias Sahle Selassie (second left), receives the symbolic Key to the city of Montego Bay from Mayor Leeroy Williams (second right), during a ceremony at the St. James Municipal Corporation, on Saturday (October 15). Sharing the moment is Secretary of the Rastafari Coral Gardens Benevolent Society, Pamela Rowe Williams.
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Montego Bay Welcomes Prince Ermias Sahle Selassie

President of the Crown Council of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, His Imperial Highness, Prince Ermias Sahle Selassie, received the symbolic Key to the tourism capital, Montego Bay, on Saturday (October 15). The Prince, who is the grandson of late Ethiopian Emperor, Haile Selassie, was presented with the key by Montego Bay’s Mayor, Councillor Leeroy Williams, during a ceremony...
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Conceptualiser of the ‘Furr Wi A Come From’ Cultural Extravaganza, Mayor of Falmouth and Chairman, Trelanwy Municipal Corporation, Councillor C. Junior Gager.
Culture

Successful Inaugural Staging Of ‘Furr Wi A Come From’ Cultural Extravaganza

The inaugural staging of Trelawny’s ‘Cultural Extravaganza’ in Falmouth, on October 12, has been hailed as a success, and plans are already being made to expand next year’s renewal. The one-day event was staged by the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) in collaboration with the Trelawny Municipal Corporation, under the theme - ‘Furr Wi A Come From’. It formed part...
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Caribbean Employers’ Confederation (CEC) President, Wayne Chen (centre), walks with a group of Jamaican workers on a Canadian apple farm on Friday (October 15). Mr. Chen is a part of a team of factfinders from Jamaica, analysising the status of Jamaicans participating in Canada’s seasonal agricultural workers programme.
Agriculture

Jamaican Fact-Finding Team Visits Additional Farms in Canada

Additional farms in Canada have been visited by a team of Jamaican factfinders, now midway into a two-week assessment of that country’s seasonal agricultural workers programme. Farms with as little as two and as many as 400 workers were visited on Thursday (October 13) and Friday (October 14) by Jamaica Confederation of Trade Unions (JCTU) President, Helene Davis-Whyte, who chairs...
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Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Cyber Safety Unit representative, Corporal Samantha Ewan (left), speaks with student teachers from Shortwood Teachers College in Kingston (from third left) Janelle Notice, Ashley Isaacs and Chevonese Wallace, during the opening ceremony for the Child Protection and Family Services Agency’s (CPFSA) anti-bullying workshop, on Thursday (October 13). The ceremony was held at the Medallion Hall Hotel in Kingston, while the workshop sessions were hosted online.
Education

Stakeholders Sensitised About Anti-Bullying Measures

Students, parents and education sector stakeholders were sensitised on how to respond to bullying and cybercrimes during an anti-bullying workshop held on Thursday (October 13). The forum was the first in a series of virtual workshops being hosted by the Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA), aimed at strengthening stakeholders’ capacity to alleviate the negative effects of bullying on...
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Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (centre), emphasises a point in discussion with President of the Crown Council of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, His Imperial Highness, Prince Ermias Sahle Selassie, during his courtesy call at King’s House on Friday (October 14). Listening is Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange. Prince Ermias, who is the grandson of late Ethiopian Emperor, His Imperial Majesty, Haile Selassie I, arrived in Jamaica on October 13. He is visiting as special guest of the Government for National Heritage Week. He is accompanied by his wife, Princess Saba Kebede, and members and advisors of the Crown Council.
Governor General

G-G Receives Courtesy Call from Prince Ermias Sahle Selassie

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (centre), emphasises a point in discussion with President of the Crown Council of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, His Imperial Highness, Prince Ermias Sahle Selassie, during his courtesy call at King’s House on Friday (October 14). Listening is Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange. Prince Ermias,...
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President of the Crown Council of Ethiopia, His Imperial Highness, Prince Ermias Sahle Selassie (left), is introduced to Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Marisa Dalrymple-Philibert (second right) by Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (second left), on his visit to the Houses of Parliament today (October 14). The welcome party also included President of the Senate, Senator the Hon. Tom Tavares-Finson (centre); and Clerk to the Houses of Parliament, Valrie Curtis. The Prince is Jamaica’s special guest for National Heritage Week. He is accompanied on his trip to Jamaica by his wife, Princess Woizero Saba Kebede.
Official Visits

Visiting Ethiopian Prince Hails Jamaica as A Vibrant Democracy

President of the Crown Council of Ethiopia, His Imperial Highness, Prince Ermias Sahle Selassie, has hailed Jamaica as a vibrant democracy and a good example for other countries. “Democracies evolve and the Jamaican experience of different people, one nation is something that will resonate in any nation, and this is the challenge we hope that Africa can learn from,” he...
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