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On this week’s edition of the Arts Page, a conversation with 2019 Jamaica Festival Song Winner, Raldene ‘Loaded Eagle’ Dyer, plus, the full run down of this year’s festival activities

One hundred and twenty manufacturers showcased their work while interacting with buyers at the Christmas in July Trade show 2019. From, oils, to scrubs to paintings, the event had enough variety to meet the needs of every buyer. On this week’s tourism round up we hear the story of a few of the exhibitors.

One nation, one people; that’s the theme for our 57th year of independence. The festival calendar got underway on July 27 with the finals of the Festival Song competition. Other activities already staged include: the National Independence Church service, the Governor General’s Independence reception and emancipation jubilee activities.

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Olivia Grange says approximately 85 million dollars has been allocated for this year’s Emancipation and Independence festival celebrations.

International Monetary Fund (IMF) Resident Representative, Dr. Constant Lonkeng Ngouana, says he is confident that Jamaica is now ready to exit its current stand-by arrangement with the organisation.

Hundreds of performers are gearing up for the Independence Gala this year, not in Kingston, but in Montego Bay. And while the annual Grand Gala celebrations are still scheduled for Independence Day at the National Stadium, Western Jamaica will not be outdone, with their own event on August 4. Culture Minister, Olivia Grange says the events at the National Stadium and the...

Applications are now open for the Jamaica 4h clubs Rio Tinto Alcon Scholarship. The programme is geared towards secondary and tertiary level students pursuing agriculture studies. We tell you how you can apply on today’s edition of calling farmers.

Cultural festivals crucial to Jamaica’s growth; 4,000 students to benefit from new literacy and numeracy initiatives; and Jamaica deemed ready to exit the IMF.

The wheels have been set in motion for another Emancipendence Festival Season and government is pulling out all the stops to make every year better than the last. Festival Bandwagons and vigils have been scheduled for all parishes and the Independence Village will be teeming with activity throughout the season. But, it’s the annual Independence Grand Gala that everyone will be...

On today’s edition of Urbanscope, construction of Closed Harbour Beach Park Project is on track for completion by end of 2020.  Stay with us for an update on the development works.

Work underway to develop regulations for the Timeshare Act, Emancipendence Activities in Full Swing, and young people encouraged to apply for Technology Advancement Programme ICT Training.

Prime Minister says legislation advanced to ensure compliance with rules of seabed exploration, Foreign Exchange Global code to advance economic development and Water Resources Authority supports call for increased conservation.