
Attorney General, Hon. Marlene Malahoo Forte, delivering a message from Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, at the Independence church service held at Bethtephil Baptist Church in Chatham, St. James, on Sunday (August 4).
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Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (right), speaks with Ambassador of the Republic of Panama, His Excellency Alexis Eduardo Sandoval Cajar (centre) and his wife, Yomaris Franco de Sandoval (right), at a reception held on Monday (November 5) at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in Kingston, to observe the 115th Anniversary of Panama’s Independence Day.

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (second left), listens as President, Aquatic Sports Association of Jamaica (ASAJ), Martin Lyn (left), explains the concept behind the new VIP area which was built as part of the expansion of the administrative building of the ASAJ. The Minister was on a tour of the newly opened building following a ceremony at its location at Independence Park, in Kingston, January 16. Also listening keenly are Independence Park Limited executives (from third left): General Manager, Major Desmon Brown; and Deputy Chairman, David Shirley.

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Dean-Roy Bernard (left); Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Denzil Thorpe (second left), and Chairman, Jamaica Day Planning Committee and Senior Education Officer, Core Curriculum Unit at the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Marlon Williams, enjoy a recital of ‘Independence Dignity’ by Grade Six student at the Half-Way Tree Primary School, Sheneika Medley. Occasion was the launch of Jamaica Day on Thursday (January 31), at Hope Botanical Gardens, in Kingston.

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, (third left), tries out the new $71.5-million East Track at the National Stadium in St. Andrew, which was officially opened on Monday (March 25). Others (from left) are Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Denzil Thorpe; General Manager of Independence Park Limited (IPL), Major Desmon Brown; Chairman of IPL, Mike Fennell; and Deputy Chairman, David Shirley.
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Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (right), addresses persons gathered at a ceremony to mark the 243rd Anniversary of the Independence of the United States, hosted by the United States Embassy in Kingston at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel, on Wednesday (June 26). At left is Chargé d’Affaires, United States Embassy in Kingston, Eric Khant.
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Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (left), raises a toast with Chargé d’ Affaires, United States Embassy in Kingston, Eric Khant, during a ceremony to mark the 243rd Anniversary of the Independence of the United States, hosted by the United States Embassy in Kingston at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel on Wednesday (June 26).
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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (centre); Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Homer Davis (left) and Custos of St. James, Bishop the Hon. Conrad Pitkin, unveil the board depicting activities for the upcoming Emancipation and Independence celebrations in St. James . Occasion was the St. James Municipal Corporation’s official launch for Emancipation and Independence activities in St. James, which was held at Sam Sharpe Square on Thursday (July 25).
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), is greeted by Pastor of Faith Deliverance Cathedral in Kingston, Bishop Herro Blair, on his arrival at the church for the National Emancipation and Independence Thanksgiving Service on Sunday (July 28). The service was part of celebratory activities being held under the theme: ‘One Nation… One People’. Looking on is Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange.
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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (right), is greeted by Pastor of Faith Deliverance Cathedral in Kingston, Bishop Herro Blair, on her arrival at the church for the National Emancipation and Independence Thanksgiving Service on Sunday (July 28). The service was part of celebratory activities being held under the theme: ‘One Nation… One People’.
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Members of the Performing Arts Ministry of the Faith Cathedral Deliverance Centre perform a piece titled, ‘Heal our Land’, at the National Emancipation and Independence Thanksgiving Church Service, held yesterday (July 28) at the Faith Cathedral Deliverance Centre, 104 Waltham Park Road in Kingston
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(FILE) A wide array of produce on display at last year’s Augus’ Mawnin’ Market at the Independence Village, National Arena in Kingston. This year’s Village will be open to the public from August 1 to 6, and will feature a number of family-friendly activities, including booth displays, food courts, lunch-hour concerts, a children’s village and nightly entertainment.
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Members of the public view the vast array of publications at the Jamaica Information Service (JIS) booth at the Independence Festival Village, which opened on Thursday (Aug.1) on the grounds of the National Arena in Kingston.
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Children enjoying the rides at the Independence Festival Village, which opened on Thursday (Aug.1) on the grounds of the National Arena in Kingston. The village, which showcases Jamaica’s rich culture and heritage, will run until August 6.village
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Patrons participate in a spirited game of domino at the Independence Festival Village, which opened on Thursday (Aug.1) on the grounds of the National Arena in Kingston. The village, which showcases Jamaica’s rich culture and heritage, will run until August 6.
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Members of the public try out hula hoops at the Independence Festival Village, which opened on Thursday (Aug.1) on the grounds of the National Arena in Kingston. The village, which showcases Jamaica’s rich culture and heritage, will run until August 6.
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Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Homer Davis (seated right, centre pew); and Custos of St. James, Bishop Conrad Pitkin (seated 4th right, centre pew), were among congregants at the Independence church service held at Bethtephil Baptist Church in Chatham, St. James, on Sunday (August 4).
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