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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, touches the headstone at the tomb of late former Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Edward Seaga, during a floral tribute to commemorate the 93rd anniversary of his birth, at National Heroes Park in Kingston, on Sunday (May 28).
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, touches the headstone at the tomb of late former Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Edward Seaga, during a floral tribute to commemorate the 93rd anniversary of his birth, at National Heroes Park in Kingston, on Sunday (May 28).

Most Hon. Edward Seaga Remembered for Contributing to Jamaica’s Development

Late former Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Edward Seaga, has been remembered for his sterling contribution to Jamaica’s development, During a floral tribute to commemorate the 93rd anniversary of his birth at National Heroes Park in Kingston, on Sunday (May...
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, lays a floral tribute at the grave of late former Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Edward Seaga, during a commemorative ceremony held on May 28 at National Heroes Park in Kingston, to mark the 93rd anniversary of Mr. Seaga
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, lays a floral tribute at the grave of late former Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Edward Seaga, during a commemorative ceremony held on May 28 at National Heroes Park in Kingston, to mark the 93rd anniversary of Mr. Seaga's birth.

PHOTOS: PM Lays Floral Tribute for Edward Seaga
Minister of State in the Office of the Prime Minister, Hon. Homer Davis, pays floral tribute to National Hero, the Right Excellent Samuel Sharpe, in Sam Sharpe Square, Montego Bay, St. James, on Labour Day, Tuesday (May 23).
Minister of State in the Office of the Prime Minister, Hon. Homer Davis, pays floral tribute to National Hero, the Right Excellent Samuel Sharpe, in Sam Sharpe Square, Montego Bay, St. James, on Labour Day, Tuesday (May 23).

PHOTOS: Floral Tribute to Samuel Sharpe in St. James
Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Leeroy Williams, lays a floral arrangement at the statue of National Hero, The Right Excellent Samuel Sharpe during the annual Floral Tribute ceremony held in Sam Sharpe Square on Labour Day, Tuesday (May 23).
Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Leeroy Williams, lays a floral arrangement at the statue of National Hero, The Right Excellent Samuel Sharpe during the annual Floral Tribute ceremony held in Sam Sharpe Square on Labour Day, Tuesday (May 23).

Mobay Mayor Calls for Sam Sharpe to Be Taught in Schools
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, lays a wreath at the shrine of National Hero, Rt. Excellent Samuel Sharpe, during the Labour Day tribute at National Heroes Park in Kingston on Tuesday (May 23). Samuel Sharpe was the main instigator of the 1831 Slave Rebellion, which began on the Kensington Estate in St. James and which was largely instrumental in bringing about the abolition of slavery. For his role, Sam Sharpe, who was a Baptist deacon, was hanged on May 23, 1832. He was named National Hero in 1975 for his efforts in liberating the enslaved peoples of Jamaica.
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, lays a wreath at the shrine of National Hero, Rt. Excellent Samuel Sharpe, during the Labour Day tribute at National Heroes Park in Kingston on Tuesday (May 23). Samuel Sharpe was the main instigator of the 1831 Slave Rebellion, which began on the Kensington Estate in St. James and which was largely instrumental in bringing about the abolition of slavery. For his role, Sam Sharpe, who was a Baptist deacon, was hanged on May 23, 1832. He was named National Hero in 1975 for his efforts in liberating the enslaved peoples of Jamaica.

PHOTOS: Wreath-Laying Tribute for Sam Sharpe

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Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Denzil Thorpe (left) and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Colette Roberts Risden, place wreaths at the Aggie Bernard monument, Kingston Craft Market, downtown Kingston, on May 16 in recognition of National Workers Week.
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PHOTOS: Wreath-Laying Ceremony at Aggi Bernard Monument

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Denzil Thorpe (left) and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Colette Roberts Risden, place wreaths at the Aggie Bernard monument, Kingston Craft Market, downtown Kingston, on May 16 in recognition of National Workers Week.
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Late Jamaican-American military trailblazer, Lt. General Vincent R. Stewart.
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Ambassador Marks Pays Tribute to Late Jamaican-American Military Trailblazer, Lt. General Vincent R. Stewart

Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States, Her Excellency Audrey Marks, has expressed sadness at the passing of retired Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Vincent R. Stewart, a Jamaican-American engineer, trailblazer, and unwavering supporter of Jamaica who passed away on April 28, surrounded by his family. Ambassador Marks, in paying tribute to this distinguished leader, noted that he was the first Marine...
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Harry Belafonte used his entertainment platform to break racial barriers during the 1950s.
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Jamaica Has Lost A Treasured Icon – PM

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness and Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Oliva Grange, joined the local and international community in honouring the late singer, actor and activist, Harry Belafonte. Mr. Belafonte, who was of Jamaican parentage, and who used his entertainment platform to break racial barriers in the 1950s, died on Tuesday (April 25) at...
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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (right) lays a wreath at the ‘Negro Aroused’ statue at the Kingston Waterfront during a ceremony on Saturday (March 25). At left is Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Denzil Thorpe. Governor-General, His Excellency The Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, has signed a proclamation for the annual observance of the ‘National Day of Remembrance of the Victims of the Transatlantic Trafficking in Enslaved Africans and Chattel Enslavement.’ This is in keeping with the designation of March 25 by the United Nations as the International Day for the Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Slave Trade.
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PHOTOS: Wreath Laying at Negro Aroused Statue

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (right) lays a wreath at the ‘Negro Aroused’ statue at the Kingston Waterfront during a ceremony on Saturday (March 25). At left is Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Denzil Thorpe. Governor-General, His Excellency The Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, has signed a proclamation for the annual observance of the ‘National...
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Chairman of the Hanover Municipal Corporation and Mayor of Lucea, Councillor Sheridan Samuels, addresses the civic ceremony commemorating the 139th anniversary of the birth of National Hero, the Rt. Excellent Sir Alexander Bustamante, which was held at the National Hero’s birthplace in Blenheim, Hanover on Friday (Feb. 24).
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Bustamante’s Spirit Lives On

National Hero, the Rt. Excellent Sir Alexander Bustamante, has been hailed as an exemplary leader, whose legacy lives on in the descendants of those for whom he fought. Addressing a civic ceremony in Hanover on Friday (Feb. 24) to mark the 139th anniversary of the National Hero’s birth, Minister of State in the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport,...
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