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Winner of the illustrated poster category in the 2025 Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Heritage Competition, Brian Levy of York Castle High School in St. Ann, stands proudly beside his award-winning entry during Tuesday’s (February 17) ceremony at Summit Kingston.

York Castle High’s Brian Levy Shines in JIS Heritage Competition with Award-Winning Poster

By: Judana Murphy, February 20, 2026

Brian Levy of York Castle High School in St. Ann earned top honours in the 2025 Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Heritage Competition with his illustrated poster entry in the Grades...

Winner of the photography category in the 2025 Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Heritage Competition, Shante Sinclair, displays her winning entry during Tuesday’s (February 17) awards ceremony held at Summit Kingston.

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Minister of State in the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Hon. Rhoda Moy Crawford (right), joins Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Jamaica Information Service (JIS), Celia Lindsay (left), in presenting trophies and awards to Brian Levy, winner of the illustrated poster category in the 2025 JIS Heritage Competition, during Tuesday’s (February 17) awards ceremony at The Summit in Kingston. Sharing in the presentation is Senior Marketing Officer at First Heritage Co-operative Credit Union, Carlene Coley.

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