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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.
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.

PHOTOS: Independence Festival Village

 
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (centre), greets Deputy Chair of the Miss Jamaica Festival Queen Planning Committee, Pat Reid (right), during a courtesy call by contestants and officials of the 2019 Miss Jamaica Festival Queen Competition at King’s House, on July 22. At left is Chair of the Miss Jamaica Festival Queen Planning Committee, Silvera Castro.

PHOTOS: Governor-General Meets Contestants and Officials of the 2019 Miss Jamaica Festival Queen Competition

(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.

Independence Village from August 1 to 6

By: Chris Patterson, July 30, 2019

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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, delivers her presentation in the 2019/20 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives, on July 23. With the Minister are Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister, Hon. Mike Henry (left); Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green and Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Fayval Williams.
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