MONTEGO BAY — Seven 'local heroes' who had made outstanding contributions to the development of Westmoreland, were showered with accolades and awards at the parish's National Heroes' Day salute in...

MONTEGO BAY — St. Ann, birthplace of Jamaica's first national hero, the Rt. Excellent Marcus Garvey, recognized seven persons and honoured them for serving the parish, as it celebrated National...

KINGSTON — The Governor General, His Excellency Sir Patrick Allen, has reminded Jamaican students and youth leaders that they were ‘the most important resource and change agent’ and that their...

KINGSTON — Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture, Hon. Olivia Grange, has called for more dialogue among stakeholders on enhancing and promoting the country’s creative industry internationally.  “I want to...

My Fellow Jamaicans, once again we celebrate our national heritage as a people. Our journey has been characterized by a history of freedom-fighting.  As we consider the efforts and sacrifices...

KINGSTON — "Wherever I am, whatever I am and whatever I’m involved in, I should make a difference. If I haven't made a difference, then I ought not to have...

KINGSTON — A light morning shower could not stop Cross Primary and Junior High School in Clarendon from having its heritage celebration Thursday morning (October 13) on the school grounds,...

KINGSTON — As part of its activities for Heritage Week, the Jamaica Information Service (JIS) visited Waldensia Primary School, in Sherwood Content, Trelawny, the alma mater of the fastest man...

KINGSTON — The calm and easy going demeanor of veteran journalist, Balford George Henry, belies the sharp wit, keen sense of discernment, hard work and professional integrity that has been...

KINGSTON — Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture, Hon. Olivia Grange, says the mission of the Jamaica 50 celebrations next year is to deepen the spirit of patriotism and nationalism...

KINGSTON — "The Journey Continues" with Heritage Week 2011, as the Jamaica Information Service (JIS) visited one of the largest early childhood institutions in the Caribbean, the Spanish Town Infant...