| Mon - Thur 8:30 am - 5:00pm, Friday 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Government of Jamaica ja-flag

Latest

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, lays a floral tribute in commemoration of the 130th anniversary of the birth of National Hero, the Right Excellent Norman Washington Manley, at National Heroes Park in Kingston on Tuesday (July 4).
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, lays a floral tribute in commemoration of the 130th anniversary of the birth of National Hero, the Right Excellent Norman Washington Manley, at National Heroes Park in Kingston on Tuesday (July 4).

PHOTOS: Floral Tribute to Norman Manley on 130th Birth Anniversary

 
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), offers condolences to Dr. Eileen Chin, widow of late Chairman of LASCO Affiliated Companies and the LASCO Chin Foundation, Hon. Lascelles Chin, during Wednesday’s (June 28) Service of Thanksgiving at the Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity in Kingston.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), offers condolences to Dr. Eileen Chin, widow of late Chairman of LASCO Affiliated Companies and the LASCO Chin Foundation, Hon. Lascelles Chin, during Wednesday’s (June 28) Service of Thanksgiving at the Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity in Kingston.

Prime Minister Holness Leads Tributes During Thanksgiving Service for the Late Lascelles Chin
Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (second left), and Chief Education Officer (Acting), Dr. Kasan Troupe (third left), stand in solidarity with teachers, students and other stakeholders at Braeton Primary and Junior High School in Portmore, St. Catherine, during the institution’s devotional exercise on Friday (June 23) to commemorate the National Day of Mourning for Jamaica’s Children who have been victims of violence and abuse.
Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (second left), and Chief Education Officer (Acting), Dr. Kasan Troupe (third left), stand in solidarity with teachers, students and other stakeholders at Braeton Primary and Junior High School in Portmore, St. Catherine, during the institution’s devotional exercise on Friday (June 23) to commemorate the National Day of Mourning for Jamaica’s Children who have been victims of violence and abuse.

PHOTOS: Minister Williams Attends Day of Mourning Devotional Exercise At Braeton Primary And Junior High School
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
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

More

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.
CultureTribute

PHOTOS: Wreath-Laying Tribute for Sam Sharpe

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...
Read more
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.
Tribute

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.
Read more
Late Jamaican-American military trailblazer, Lt. General Vincent R. Stewart.
Tribute

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...
Read more
Harry Belafonte used his entertainment platform to break racial barriers during the 1950s.
Tribute

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...
Read more