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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (right) and Nigerian Foreign Affairs Minister, Geoffrey Onyeama (left) lay floral tributes at the shrine of the African ancestors at the Seville Heritage Park, St. Ann, during the Seville Emancipation Jubilee on July 31.
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (right) and Nigerian Foreign Affairs Minister, Geoffrey Onyeama (left) lay floral tributes at the shrine of the African ancestors at the Seville Heritage Park, St. Ann, during the Seville Emancipation Jubilee on July 31.

Jamaicans Celebrate at Seville Emancipation Jubilee

Jamaicans from all walks of life turned out in their thousands on Sunday (July 31) into Monday morning (August 1) to celebrate the nation’s culture at the Seville Emancipation Jubilee at Seville Heritage Park in St. Ann. The event, which...
A patron purchases produce at the farmers market, during Monday’s (August 1) ‘Augus’ Mawnin Market in the Jamaica 60 Independence Village at the National Stadium Complex in Kingston.
A patron purchases produce at the farmers market, during Monday’s (August 1) ‘Augus’ Mawnin Market in the Jamaica 60 Independence Village at the National Stadium Complex in Kingston.

Welcome Return of Augus’ Mawnin Market
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, pins the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Medal (Caribbean Realm) on the uniform of Lance Corporal McKenzie, who is the only female to receive the Queen’s medal this year from the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF). The award ceremony took place at Up Park Camp in Kingston on July 29 during the JDF’s 60th anniversary celebrations.
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, pins the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Medal (Caribbean Realm) on the uniform of Lance Corporal McKenzie, who is the only female to receive the Queen’s medal this year from the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF). The award ceremony took place at Up Park Camp in Kingston on July 29 during the JDF’s 60th anniversary celebrations.

2118 JDF Soldiers Get Medals of Honour
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
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)

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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.
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Jamaicans Urged Not to Take Freedom for Granted

On the eve of Emancipation Day, Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange is imploring Jamaicans to never take their freedom for granted. She made the call during the National Independence and Emancipation Day Church Service held at the Boulevard Baptist Church in Kingston on July 31. “Our ancestors, against all odds, were able to successfully upend...
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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addresses the Mandeville Regional Hospital’s baby-friendly certification ceremony on Friday (July 29).
Health & Wellness

Cabinet Agrees to Concept Document for Sexual and Reproductive Health Policy

Cabinet has agreed to a concept document that is intended to lead to a sexual and reproductive health policy for Jamaica. Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, in making the disclosure, noted that although the concept paper is in its preliminary stages, it represents a commitment to addressing the risks associated with sexual and reproductive health...
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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.
Industry

Pedro Cays to be Declared Protected Area

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness says that Pedro Cays will be declared a protected area this year. He said he intends to make a submission to Cabinet in a few weeks “and after that we can move to the declaration.” The Prime Minister was speaking at the unveiling of the signage designating the 207.7 Km2 Black River Morass...
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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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