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The Jamaica Constabulary Force’s (JCF) Daredevil Riders perform the ‘13-man motorcycle’ stunt, which shows 13 police officers riding on a single motorcycle. Occasion was the Jamaica Defence Force’s (JDF) 60th anniversary show held at Up Park Camp in Kingston on July 29.
The Jamaica Constabulary Force’s (JCF) Daredevil Riders perform the ‘13-man motorcycle’ stunt, which shows 13 police officers riding on a single motorcycle. Occasion was the Jamaica Defence Force’s (JDF) 60th anniversary show held at Up Park Camp in Kingston on July 29.

Colourful and Exciting Displays for JDF’s 60th Anniversary

Up Park Camp in Kingston came alive with an exciting and colourful show of military displays and performances, as the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) celebrated its 60th anniversary on Friday (July 29). Under the theme: ‘Forward in Service: Celebrating 60...
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, the Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, enters a vintage car, which was on display during the Jamaica Defence Force’s (JDF) 60th Anniversary Celebrations held at Up Park Camp in Kingston on July 29. There were several vehicles on display for patrons to view during the event.
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, the Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, enters a vintage car, which was on display during the Jamaica Defence Force’s (JDF) 60th Anniversary Celebrations held at Up Park Camp in Kingston on July 29. There were several vehicles on display for patrons to view during the event.

JDF’s 60th Anniversary Celebrations (Photos)
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (front row, centre); Leader of the Opposition, Mark Golding (front row, right); and Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (front row, left), hold a vase bearing sand depicting the colours of the national flag during the National Independence and Emancipation Day Church Service at the Boulevard Baptist Church, 2 Washington Boulevard, Kingston 20 on July 31. Others observing (from left) are: Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith; Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Audley Shaw; Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams; Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator Leslie Campbell; Member of Parliament for St. Catherine South Eastern, Robert Miller; Member of Parliament, Western St. Andrew, Anthony Hylton; and President of the Senate, Tom Tavares Finson.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (front row, centre); Leader of the Opposition, Mark Golding (front row, right); and Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (front row, left), hold a vase bearing sand depicting the colours of the national flag during the National Independence and Emancipation Day Church Service at the Boulevard Baptist Church, 2 Washington Boulevard, Kingston 20 on July 31. Others observing (from left) are: Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith; Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Audley Shaw; Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams; Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator Leslie Campbell; Member of Parliament for St. Catherine South Eastern, Robert Miller; Member of Parliament, Western St. Andrew, Anthony Hylton; and President of the Senate, Tom Tavares Finson.

Jamaicans Urged Not to Take Freedom for Granted
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addresses the Mandeville Regional Hospital’s baby-friendly certification ceremony on Friday (July 29).
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addresses the Mandeville Regional Hospital’s baby-friendly certification ceremony on Friday (July 29).

Cabinet Agrees to Concept Document for Sexual and Reproductive Health Policy
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), is assisted by Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda (second from right), in unveiling the signage designating the Black River Morass in St. Elizabeth a protected area, during a ceremony on Friday (July 29). Applauding is Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister, Hon. Floyd Green.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), is assisted by Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda (second from right), in unveiling the signage designating the Black River Morass in St. Elizabeth a protected area, during a ceremony on Friday (July 29). Applauding is Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister, Hon. Floyd Green.

Pedro Cays to be Declared Protected Area

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Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (left); Minister of State in the Office of the Prime Minister, Hon. Homer Davis (second left); and Mayor of Montego Bay and Chairman of the St. James Municipal Corporation, Councillor Leeroy Williams (second right), participate in the St. James Parish Emancipation/Independence service in Montego Bay on Sunday (July 31). They are joined by the Mayor’s wife, Shirley Williams (third from left), and Justice of the Peace, Lorna Cohall.
CultureIndependence

Use Jamaica 60 to Recommit to Nation-Building – Mayor Williams

Jamaicans are being urged to use the celebration of the nation’s 60th year of independence to recommit to working together for the good of the country. Mayor of Montego Bay and Chairman of the St. James Municipal Corporation, Councillor Leeroy Williams, made the call as he addressed the parish’s Emancipation/Independence Church Service at Burchell Memorial Baptist Church in the second city...
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The 2022 Jamaica Gospel Star, Danielle Mayne, proudly displays her trophy at the grand finals of the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC)-organised competition, which was aired on television and streamed on social media on Saturday (July 30).
Culture

Danielle Mayne is 2022 Gospel Star

Danielle Mayne has won the 2022 Jamaica Gospel Star competition walking away with the top prize of $1 million, as well as the opportunity to record a single and shoot a music video. Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange and Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, presented the winner’s cheque and trophy, at the...
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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (right), presents an appreciation plaque to Parish Manager at Westmoreland Public Health Services, Novlin Leslie Little, during the Western Regional Health Authority’s (WRHA) COVID-19 Recognition Gala, which was held at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James on Thursday (July 28).
Health & Wellness

Healthcare Workers Heroes in Covid-19 Response – Dr. Tufton

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, has hailed the country’s healthcare workers for their sacrifices in combatting the COVID-19 pandemic. “You have been the heroes of the COVID – 19 response. Many of you made significant sacrifices at significant risks to yourselves – absenteeism from your homes and families and mental health challenges because of fatigue...
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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addressing the COVID-19 Donor Partners Recognition Banquet held on July 29 at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel, New Kingston.
Health & Wellness

Health Ministry Honours Partners in Covid-19 Response

More than 30 local and overseas partners have been honoured by the Ministry of Health and Wellness for their invaluable contribution to the national COVID-19 response. Representatives of entities from across the public and private sectors, international organisations and govenments were presented with awards at a COVID-19 Donor Partners Recognition Banquet held on July 29 at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel,...
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Angelique Chen of St Mary (centre) shows off her vertical drum planter to patron, Tamica Afflick (left) and Dean of the Consular Corps of Jamaica, Robert Scott (right) at the Denbigh Agricultural, Industrial and Food Show in Clarendon on Saturday (July 30).
AgricultureYouth

Youth in Agriculture Shine at Denbigh

The best of the country’s youth in agriculture was on full display as the three-day Denbigh Agricultural, Industrial and Food Show got underway on Saturday (July 30). The innovations and best practices by young farmers and agriculture students were the highlight of the opening day which was dubbed ‘Youth Day’. At the youth village, spearheaded by the Jamaica 4-H Clubs,...
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Jamaica 4-H Clubs Marketing Officer, Jovaughn Bailey (right), shows patrons an aquaponics unit on day one of the Denbigh Agricultural, Industrial and Food Show in Clarendon on Saturday (July 30).
Culture

‘Bounce Back Denbigh’ Off to a Great Start

The three-day Denbigh Agricultural, Industrial and Food Show got off to a great start on Saturday (July 30) and is already showing signs of a major comeback after a two-year hiatus due to COVID-19. The event, taking place in May Pen, Clarendon, has been hailed as the ‘bounce back’ Denbigh by Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. From...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), presents 63-year-old Meakrose Robinson of Berlin District, St. Elizabeth with the keys to her new home, which was built under Government’s New Social Housing Programme (NSHP). The two-bedroom unit, constructed at a cost of approximately $5.8 million, was handed over on Friday, July 29.
Housing

63- Year- Old Meakrose Robinson Gets New Home

Meakrose Robinson of Berlin District in Southeast St. Elizabeth was overcome with joy when she received the keys to her new home from Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness on Friday, July 29. The 63-year old farmer is the latest beneficiary under Government’s New Social Housing Programme (NSHP). The two-bedroom structure was constructed at a cost of approximately $5.8...
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