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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport (MCGES), Hon. Olivia Grange (second left) unveils the Jamaica 60th Independence anniversary stamp with the assistance of the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Postal Corporation of Jamaica, Professor Felix Akinladejo (third right). They are also joined by the Permanent Secretary of the MCGES, Denzil Thorpe (left) and Senior Director of Corporate Services of the Post and Telecommunications Department, Herbert Fletcher (second right), and the Director of Post and Telecommunications in the Ministry of Science, Energy and Technology, Cecil McCain.

Commemorative Stamps Launched

By: ROCHEDA BARTLEY, July 22, 2022

Two commemorative stamps were officially launched on Thursday (July 21), in honour of the Jamaica’s 60th Independence anniversary. The stamps resulted from a partnership between the Ministry of Culture, Gender,...

Jamaica’s Ambassador to Washington, Her Excellency Audrey Marks shares a light moment with Pumpstation Entertainment Manager Omar Stephenson, one of the organisers of the DC World Reggae Festival at its launch at the Embassy of Jamaica.

DC World Reggae Festival Set for August 20-21

By: Jamaican Embassy, Washington DC, July 19, 2022

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange.

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Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport Minister, Hon. Olivia Grange (left), is briefed by Chief Curator at the National Gallery of Jamaica, O’Neil Lawrence, while touring an art exhibition at the venue, on June 26. The exhibition - Kingston Biennial - highlights Jamaican art and artists under the theme - ‘Pressure’. It features the work of several artists who are either based locally or have been drawn from the Diaspora. The exhibition will continue until December 31, 2022. This year’s flagship event is curated by David Scott, Nicole Smythe-Johnson, Wayne Modest and Mr. Lawrence.

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PHOTO: Minister Grange Tours Kingston Biennial Art Exhibition

Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport Minister, Hon. Olivia Grange (left), is briefed by Chief Curator at the National Gallery of Jamaica, O’Neil Lawrence, while touring an art exhibition at the...

Miss St. James Festival Queen 2022, Shavae Scale (centre), is flanked by first runner-up, Nafheeti Whittingham (left) and second runner-up, Claudine Mitchell, at the parish coronation held at the Montego Bay Cultural Arts Centre on Sunday (June 26).

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Social Media Manager Crowned St. James Festival Queen

Social Media Manager, Shavae Scale, walked away with the Miss St. James Festival Queen 2022 title at the coronation show on Sunday night (June 26). The 24-year-old was among nine...

By: Okoye Henry, June 27, 2022

Miss Hanover Festival Queen 2022, Maricka Shaw, waves following her coronation at Rusea’s High School in Lucea on Saturday (June 25).

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Medical Student, Maricka Shaw, Crowned 2022 Hanover Festival Queen

Medical student, Maricka Shaw, topped the field of seven contestants vying for the 2022 Hanover Festival Queen title, to walk away with the crown during Saturday’s coronation at Rusea’s High...

By: Serena Grant, June 26, 2022

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Submit Designs For Jamaica 60 Float And Street Parade

Designers of floats, costumes and music trucks will have the opportunity to show off their skills at the upcoming Jamaica 60 Emancipation and Independence celebrations. The Ministry of Culture, Gender,...

By: E. Hartman Reckord, June 23, 2022

Manager of the Simón Bolívar Cultural Centre, Nadine Boothe-Gooden.

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Simón Bolívar Cultural Centre Hosts Annual Summer Arts Programme

The Simón Bolívar Cultural Centre in Kingston will host its annual Summer Arts Programme from Monday, July 4 to Friday, July 29. Persons wishing to register online for the Programme...

By: E. Hartman Reckord, June 22, 2022

Contestants in the Miss Hanover Festival Queen 2022 competition made a courtesy call on the Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Montego Bay Regional Office on Wednesday (June 15) as part of their training for the coronation on Saturday (June 25) at the Ruseas High School auditorium starting at 8:00 p.m. They are joined by JIS Regional Manager, Tashion Stennett (fourth right); and Special Projects Manager, Sharon Earle (fifth left). The contestants are (from left to right) Miss Lyl Ultrasound Centre, Jadeya Burgher; Miss Seaview Pharmacy, Marieka Shaw; Miss Baywest Wellness Centre, Briana Johnson; Miss Tano Trucking Services, Celine Richardson; Miss City Optical, Teassica Williams; Miss Global Villa Hotel, Daniela Walker; and Miss Actions Photography Valecia Vassell.

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PHOTOS: Miss St. James And Hanover Festival Queens Visit JIS Montego Bay Regional Office

Contestants in the Miss Hanover Festival Queen 2022 competition made a courtesy call on the Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Montego Bay Regional Office on Wednesday (June 15) as part of...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), and Chairman of the Cecil Cooper Foundation, Rose Bennett-Cooper, in conversation at the launch of the Foundation on Friday (June 17), at the Olympia Gallery, in St. Andrew.

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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness says as Jamaicans mark 60 years of Independence, the country’s icons in all fields should be honoured and celebrated. Mr. Holness who made...

By: Garfield L. Angus, June 20, 2022

Vice President of Marketing, Jamaica Promotions Corporation, Gabriel Heron.

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Diaspora Members Encouraged To Invest In Agriculture

Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) is encouraging diaspora members who have land in Jamaica to invest in agriculture and to incorporate technology in the sector, so as to improve yields and...

By: Sherika Hall, June 20, 2022

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