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Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (right), converses with Marketing Manager, J. Wray and Nephew Limited, Nadia Kiffin-Green (centre), and Brand Manager, Pavel Smith. The occasion was the official launch of the Social Development Commission (SDC)/Wray and Nephew National Community T/20 Cricket competition on July 17, at the Ministry's Hagley Park Road office in Kingston.

T/20 Community Cricket Competition Enters Quarter-Final Stage

By: Rochelle Williams, July 19, 2019

The Sports Development Commission (SDC)/Wray and Nephew National Community T/20 Cricket competition has entered the quarter-final stage, with the final eight teams to compete this weekend. Johnson Mountain of St....

Canada’s High Commissioner to Jamaica, Laurie Peters

NGOs Encouraged to Access Canada Fund

By: E. Hartman Reckord, July 16, 2019

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (right), engages with children at a community health fair held at the Glendevon Primary and Junior High School in St. James on Sunday, July 14.

UNESCO Youth Advisory Committee to Stage Seminars

By: Okoye Henry, July 15, 2019

Community 6 years ago Over 250 Youth in CSJP Communities to Benefit From Summer Work
By: Rosheika Grant, July 12, 2019
Community 6 years ago PHOTOS: G-G Hosts 2019 Grace Kennedy Birthright Interns
Community 6 years ago PHOTOS: Wreaths for Norman Manley

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Teams participating in the intra-community phase of the ‘Goals for Peace’ football competition in St. James.

6 years ago Community

‘Goals For Peace’ Football Finals on Sunday June 30

The communities of Rose Heights and Cambridge in St. James will contest the parish final of the ‘Goals for Peace’ football competition at Jarrett Park in Montego Bay on Sunday...

By: Rosheika Grant, June 30, 2019

Minister of State in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Alando Terrelonge (left), and Digicel Foundation Chair, Jean Lowie-Chin (second left), view a commemorative plaque unveiled during Friday’s (June 28) official opening of the Chetolah Mel Nathan Special Education Unit in Kingston. The facility is situated on the compound of Chetolah Park Primary School in Hannah Town. Others sharing the occasion are the Ministry’s Region One Education Services Director, Dr. Kasan Troupe (third left); Acting Principal of Chetolah Park Primary, Mervis Blackwood (third right); former Principal, Robert Smith (second right); and students of the school.

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Special Education Unit Established at Chetolah Park Primary

A special education unit has been established at Chetolah Park Primary School in Hannah Town, to cater to the needs of primary-age children attending that and other institutions in western...

By: Douglas Mcintosh, June 29, 2019

The bearer party of Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) soldiers conduct the ceremonial folding of the National Flag which draped the casket of the former Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Edward Seaga, during the burial in national Heroes Park, today (June 23), following the State Funeral at the Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity, in Kingston.

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Edward Seaga Laid to Rest

Former Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Edward Seaga, was laid to rest in National Heroes Park, today (June 23). The coffin bearing the remains of Mr. Seaga, who served as...

By: Chris Patterson, June 23, 2019

The body of former Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Edward Seaga, adorned with the Jamaican flag, is carried into the Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity, in Kingston, on Sunday (June 23) by a bearer party of Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) soldiers for the start of the State Funeral for Mr. Seaga. The former Prime Minister was buried in National Heroes Park.

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Nation Bids Final Farewell to Edward Seaga

A grateful nation said its final farewell to former Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Edward Seaga, during a Service of Thanksgiving at the Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity, in...

By: Alecia Smith, June 23, 2019

One of the many flags that mourners carried on the streets of Kingston while they mourned the loss of former Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Edward Seaga, while his State funeral was being held at the Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity in downtown, Kingston, on Sunday (June 23). Mr. Seaga was buried in National Heroes Park.

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Mourners Pay Tribute to Edward Seaga

Hundreds of mourners whose lives were impacted by the leadership and contribution of former Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Edward Seaga, flooded the streets surrounding the Cathedral of the Most...

By: Ainsworth Morris, June 23, 2019

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, speaks at a press conference on Friday (June 21), at the Office of the Prime Minister about the proceedings of the funeral for the late former Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Edward Seaga.

6 years ago Community

Heads of State and Government Officials from Caribbean to Attend Mr. Seaga’s Funeral

Several Heads of State and Government Officials from the Caribbean will be in attendance at the State funeral for the late former Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Edward Seaga, on...

By: Ainsworth Morris, June 21, 2019

Persons file past the casket of the late former Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Edward Seaga, during the lying-in-state at the National Arena on Thursday (June 20).

6 years ago Community

19-Round Gun Salute for Edward Seaga

The Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) will fire a 19-round gun salute on Sunday, June 23, the day of the State funeral for the late former Prime Minister, the Most Hon....

By: Tracey Thompson, June 21, 2019

Mourner, Gillian Rowlands (right), pays her respects during the lying-in-state for the former Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Edward Seaga, on Thursday (June 20) at the National Arena.

6 years ago Community

Jamaicans Pay Respects at Final Lying-In-State for Edward Seaga

Numerous persons took time out on Thursday (June 20) to pay respects to former Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Edward Seaga, on the final day of his lying-in-state at the...

By: Ainsworth Morris, June 21, 2019