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Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport Minister, Hon. Olivia Grange, lays a floral arrangement on the grave of renowned cultural icon, Dr. the Hon. Louise Bennett-Coverley (“Miss Lou”), at National Heroes Park in Kingston, on September 7. The ceremony is one of several commemorative activities celebrating the l03rd anniversary of her birth. Born September 7, 1919, Miss Lou was a Jamaican folklorist, writer of poetry, songs, performer and educator. Dr. Bennett-Coverley is widely considered one of the most important purveyors of Jamaican culture. She died July 26, 2006.
Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport Minister, Hon. Olivia Grange, lays a floral arrangement on the grave of renowned cultural icon, Dr. the Hon. Louise Bennett-Coverley (“Miss Lou”), at National Heroes Park in Kingston, on September 7. The ceremony is one of several commemorative activities celebrating the l03rd anniversary of her birth. Born September 7, 1919, Miss Lou was a Jamaican folklorist, writer of poetry, songs, performer and educator. Dr. Bennett-Coverley is widely considered one of the most important purveyors of Jamaican culture. She died July 26, 2006.

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Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, addresses the House of Representatives on September 6. At left is State Minister in the Ministry of National Security, Hon. Zavia Mayne.
Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, addresses the House of Representatives on September 6. At left is State Minister in the Ministry of National Security, Hon. Zavia Mayne.

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Director, United States Trade and Development Agency (USTDA), Enoh T. Ebong, speaks at the signing of a grant agreement between Jamaica and the USTDA at the Hilton Rose Hall Hotel, St. James, on September 7.
Director, United States Trade and Development Agency (USTDA), Enoh T. Ebong, speaks at the signing of a grant agreement between Jamaica and the USTDA at the Hilton Rose Hall Hotel, St. James, on September 7.

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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, observes students in their information technology (IT) class at the new St. John Bosco Vocational Training Centre, which was officially opened on September 7, in Mandeville, Manchester. At right is Custos of Manchester, Hon. Garfield Green.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, observes students in their information technology (IT) class at the new St. John Bosco Vocational Training Centre, which was officially opened on September 7, in Mandeville, Manchester. At right is Custos of Manchester, Hon. Garfield Green.

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Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Daryl Vaz, speaks at the signing of a grant agreement with the United States Trade & Development Agency (USTDA) at the Hilton Rose Hall Hotel, St. James, on September 7.
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Emergency Communication System to be Upgraded

Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Daryl Vaz, says Jamaica’s emergency communication system will be significantly boosted, through a grant agreement with the United States Trade and Development Agency (USTDA). He was speaking at the signing ceremony for the USTDA’s Emergency Communication Network Technical Assistance Programme, at the Hilton Rose Hall, St. James, on September 7. The Minister said...
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Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport Minister, Hon. Olivia Grange (third right, back row), admires a statuette depicting late cultural icon, Dr. the Hon. Louise “Miss Lou” Bennett-Coverley, which was unveiled during a ceremony at the University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona, Library, in St. Andrew, on Wednesday (September 7). The unveiling formed part of the opening of the Miss Lou Exhibition, which is among several activities commemorating the 103rd anniversary of the beloved cultural exponent’s birth. With Ms. Grange are students and members of several award-winning groups, who performed in the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) 2022 National Festival of the Performing Arts.
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Exhibition Celebrating “Miss Lou” Opened at the University of the West Indies

A statuette depicting the likeness of globally renowned cultural icon, Dr. the Hon. Louise “Miss Lou” Bennett-Coverley, was unveiled at the University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona, Library in St. Andrew, on Wednesday (September 7). The unveiling formed part of the opening of the Miss Lou Exhibition, which is among several activities being held to commemorate the 103rd anniversary...
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Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., speaking during Wednesday’s (September 7) sitting of the House of Representatives.
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Growth in Domestic Crop Production

Preliminary estimates for the second quarter of 2022 (April-June), show domestic crop production growing to 219,667 tonnes, an increase of 7.4 per cent over the corresponding quarter of 2021. This is also an increase over the January to March quarter of 2022, by 3.6 per cent. Domestic crop production grew by 10.4 per cent to 212,134 tonnes in the first...
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Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (right), addresses a press conference on the results of this year’s secondary level external examinations, at the Ministry’s office, on Wednesday (September 7). At left is Acting Chief Education Officer, Dr. Kasan Troupe.
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Improved Performances in Several CSEC and CAPE Subjects

Improvements have been made in several subject areas by students who sat this year’s secondary-school external examinations, according to the Ministry of Education and Youth. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams, addressing a press conference today (September 7), pointed out that, “notwithstanding areas of challenges and concern, we also saw some improvements, and we will continue the efforts to ensure that...
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Director, Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), Dr. Carissa F. Etienne.
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PAHO to Acquire 100,000 Doses of Monkeypox Vaccines

The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) is finalising arrangements for the acquisition of 100,000 doses of monkeypox vaccines from biotechnology firm Bavarian Nordic, for distribution to Latin American and Caribbean member countries. PAHO Director, Dr. Carissa Etienne, says the entity secured an agreement, through its Revolving Fund facility, with Bavarian Nordic, which is headquartered in Hellerup, Denmark, to provide the...
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(FILE) National Literacy Coordinator in the Ministry of Education and Youth, Dr. André Hill.
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Int’l Literacy Day to be Observed Sept. 8

Jamaica will join the rest of the world in celebrating International Literacy Day on Thursday, September 8, under the theme ‘Transforming Literacy Learning Spaces’. Schools across Jamaica are being encouraged to be innovative in engaging students and other stakeholders in the celebrations and to use the day to look at ways to transform the literacy learning spaces. These celebratory activities...
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