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5 years

Order of Distinction: Mr Sean Paul Ryan francis 'Sean Paul' Henriques For contribution to the global popularity and promotion of Reggae Music. #NationalAwards2019 #HeritageWeek #NationalHeroesDay #OurHeritage #AGreatLegacy

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Ms. Alia Atkinson, The Order Of Distinction in the rank of Commander, for outstanding representation of Jamaica in the field of Swimming and being the First Black Woman to win a World Championship Title.

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Mek haste and recycle yuh e-waste! A message from the National Solid Waste Management Authority. @NSWMA1876

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World Champion. Olympic Champion. Order of Jamaica. Way to go, @realshellyannfp ! What an impressive resumé! Continue to make us proud!

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Approximately 50 students at St. Andrew High School for Girls sat the road code test on Tuesday (April 23), becoming the first Corporate Area institution and the first all-girls school to take the test. Administered by the Island Traffic Authority (ITA), the test is a

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Lights, camera, action! 📽️ 🇯🇲 The Duke and Duchess of Sussex joined PM Most Hon. @AndrewHolnessJM , his wife, Most Hon. Juliet Holness, and Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment, and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, for a scene-stealing photo at the premiere of "Bob Marley: One

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#JISPhotoHighlight : It's grad season! 🎓 Here's a heartwarming photo of UWI Mona grad, Alexia Hibbert, proudly displaying her BSc in Political Leadership to her mother, Munchie Walker, on Tuesday.

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Order of Distinction Mr Glen Godfey 'Titus' Campbell For over 38 years of outstanding contribution to Jamaican Theatre as an actor on stage, television and film and the mentoring of Theatre students #NationalAwards2019 #HeritageWeek #NationalHeroesDay #OurHeritage #AGreatLegacy

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#JISPhotohighlights : With his cricketing days behind him, Christopher Gayle has been touring the Asian continent extensively and has been using his legendary status to promote Jamaica as a one-of-a-kind destination with an allure that is “second to none”. Here we see the Former

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1 year

#GrandGala is now in full swing! Watch as Hon. Oliva Grange gives PM Holness and his wife, Most Hon. Juliet Holness a warm welcome and Tessanne Chin wows the crowd with a powerful rendition of our national anthem during tonight's opening ceremony. Keep watching for more

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Ms. Grace Beverly Jones, The Order Of Jamaica, for exceptional contribution in the field of Entertainment internationally. Beverly Grace Jones is a Jamaican singer and actress who was nominated for the Saturn Awards for Best Supporting Actress for her role ‘Conan the Destroyer’.

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#RoyalVisit : TRH The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge took a tour of the Spanish Town Hospital today. Swipe for highlights!

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#JISGettheFacts : "I saw the need for children in my community to do well...they are very intelligent children but they don't have the right leadership..." Watch as 13-year-old Excelsior High student, mentor, and teacher, Ackeef Nugent explains how he became inspired to start his

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#TheRoyalVisit : The Duke and Dutchess of Cambridge were one with the music today at Trench Town Culture Yard!

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6 years

Mrs. Mazie Merdel Miller, The Order Of Distinction in the rank of Officer, for service to Jamaica Culinary Arts.

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#RoyalVisit TRH The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge met with Governor-General, HE Sir Patrick Allen today. The Governor-General acts as HM The Queen’s representative. HR The Duke of Cambridge handed out Queen’s platinum medals. Swipe for highlights from their visit!

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9 months

Jamaica was showcased in the upcoming animated film "Migration," which follows a family of ducks as they embark on a journey to vacation and settle on the Isle of the Springs. Watch as the Today Show puts the spotlight on the film, showing off the breathtaking features of our

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2 years

#RoyalVisit : Swipe for highlights from TRH The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's visit to Trench Town.

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6 years

Winston "King Yellowman" Foster OD, says his National Honour is due to the love and support of the Jamaican people.

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4 years

A new reggae album, featuring some of Jamaica’s biggest entertainers, as well as one of Ghana’s fastest rising stars, is being hailed by Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, as an important opening for Jamaica on the African continent. Read more here:

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5 years

Few Jamaicans have achieved the distinct honour of being so renowned that they become synonymous with the country itself. Ian Boyne was among these distinguished individuals. Today we celebrate his life. Happy Birthday, Ian Boyne!

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8 years

Before there was JUTC there was The Jamaica Omnibus Service, which operated in Kingston from 1953 to 1983. . #MembaWhen

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5 years

Public Wifi is now available at the Emancipation Park in New Kingston; in Half Way Tree; Downtown Kingston; Olympic Way in Kingston; Devon House Kingston; the Cecil Charlton Park in Mandeville and in Junction St. Elizabeth.

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2 years

After tragically losing his son to asthma in April, businessman Gul Mansuhkani is on a mission to equip hospitals across Jamaica with over 500 compressor nebulisers through his V. Mansuhkani Foundation.

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6 years

Mr. Winston "Yellowman" Foster, The Order Of Distinction in the rank of Officer, for contribution to the Music Industry.

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2 years

Students of Shortwood Schools got a visit from TRH The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge today. Swipe to see how the visit went! Stay tuned for more!

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6 months

The National Health Fund (NHF) has added lung cancer, colorectal cancer, Parkinson's disease, thyroid disease, and multiple myeloma to its health card programme, increasing the number of conditions covered to 22. Prime Minister Holness made the announcement at the RxPak Mobile

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4 years

Twenty-two-year-old Jasmine Dean, of 11 Miles Bull Bay in St Thomas has been reported missing since Thursday, February 27. Please contact the Mona Police Post at 876-927-2298, Police 119 emergency number or the nearest police station with any details of Dean’s whereabouts.

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#JISPhotoHighlight : The children are our future! Grade-two Homestead Primary student, Daniel Carthy, took a moment to pray for Education and Youth Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams, as she visited the school earlier today.

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Harmony Beach Park is a free-entry public beach park in Montego Bay! ‍You can enjoy a jogging trail, play areas, food, beach, picnic areas, and parking is available. Let's explore this oasis in the city of the #LandOfMyBirth

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4 years

Hon Floyd Green, MP will now serve as Minister of Agriculture & Fisheries.

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1 year

Calling all St. James residents! 🗣️ We want to hear from you! Let's continue to discuss building Jamaica. Share your thoughts, concerns, and more with PM Holness at a new town hall on housing! Join us from the JIS/OPM Facebook & YouTube pages! It's going live at Harmony

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2 years

May is Child Month. It takes a village to raise a child. Our country's future is our responsibility. Swipe for 4 child road safety tips! #ChildMonth

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7 years

Man of the moment Tremayne Brown received the Badge of Honour for Gallantry for rescuing a 12-year old boy from a flooded gully last month

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In 1998, 12-year-old Jamaican Jody-Anne Maxwell emerged the winner of the Scripps National Spelling Bee Competition held in Washington DC. She defeated 248 other finalists, including a handful from The Bahamas and Mexico. Do you remember her winning word?

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2 years

Direct flights from Italy are back! The Neos Airline arrived in Montego Bay out of Milan for the first time on November 20. The flight had 144 passengers and 11 crew members.

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7 years

Theodore "Tappa" Whitmore OD for contribution to football as a player and coach #NationalHonoursand Awards2017

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The Government of Jamaica is pleased to announce the candidature of Senator the Honourable Kamina Johnson Smith, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, for the post of Secretary-General of the Commonwealth.

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2 years

📸 1: TRH The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge with Governor-General, HE Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen 📸 2: TRH The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge speaking with Governor-General, HE Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen

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4 years

Please take note of the current status of COVID-19 cases in Jamaica. Share to keep your friends and family informed!

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7 years

Dr Marcia Forbes CD, for sterling contribution to Multimedia Television Production, Public Service and Volunteerism

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6 years

Did you know that the Jamaican flag is the ONLY one of the 196 or so world flags that DOES NOT have red, blue or white in it? Every other flag of every other country shares the common trait of having a spot of red, a dash of blue or a smidgen of white somewhere in the design!

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8 years

Mr. Clifton Gladstone Patrick Hughes receives the CD for outstanding service in Media and Communication #NHA2016

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6 years

Planning on taking a trip anytime soon? Let us help you! Here is a list of countries you can travel to on a Jamaican Passport, without visa requirements for entry: - Antigua - South Africa - Cuba - Singapore - Malaysia - Peru - Colombia - Argentina - Chile - Ecuador

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5 years

First place winner of the Houses of Parliament Design Competition - Out of Many, One People. #Vision2030 @UDCJamaica

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1 year

50 new buses have been added to JUTC's fleet, as promised, just in time for back to school! The Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, the Hon. Daryl Vaz, along with staff members of the JUTC and Kingston Wharves Limited, greeted the new additions to the

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Jamaica is home to the fastest woman alive! Elaine Thompson Herah is now the new record holder after run of 10.61 in the women's 100m final at the Tokyo Olympics. Champion!

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2 years

A round of applause is in order for Tina Clayton! 👏 Athletics Weekly has named her the Junior Female Athlete of the Year. 🏃🏾‍♀️ Clayton took home the gold in the Girls U-20 100m and 4x100 m at the 2022 Carifta Games. 🥇🥇 Let's congratulate her in the comments below! 👍

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6 years

Jamaica's swimming champion, Alia Atkinson CD, shares what receiving National Honours means to her.

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3 years

Three local hospitals are now partially powered by the sun, while a total of six are reaping the benefits of energy efficiency lighting systems, under the Deployment of Renewable Energy and Improvement of Energy Efficiency in the Public Sector Project.

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1 year

"I get Prosperity. So Prosperity will lead me to the way to success..." said Dione Blake, a St. Elizabeth farmer who pleaded with Prime Minister Andrew Holness for a donkey one week ago. This morning (July 21), she was presented with Prosperity, the donkey, by the M.P. for St.

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#JISPhotoHighlight : Congrats to St. Jago High students Jhaneille Esson, Leroy Cassanova, Kevandra Blake, and Jermaine Miller on winning School Challenge Quiz! 🥳 Keep up the good work! 👍🏾

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8 years

Mr. Rexton "Shabba Ranks" Gordon receives the OD for his invaluable contribution to Jamaica Music locally and internationally. #NHA2016

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7 years

Senator Donald George Wehby, honoured for sterling contribution to the public and private sector. #NationalHonoursandAwards2017

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6 years

With a name like ‘Stinking Toe’, we understand why few people gravitate towards the mysterious fruit. However, beyond the unpleasant smell, the toe-shaped fruit is actually very tasty. The fruit is a notable appetite enhancer, prized by Central American bodybuilders and athletes.

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7 years

Nurse Davia Tucker received the Badge of Honour for Gallantry for rescuing patients from fire at the Bustamante Hospital in January

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1 year

Drop a Jamaican flag if you feeling how wi feeling! 🇯🇲💃 #wabudapest23 #Budapest2023

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7 years

“A deep sense of loss and overwhelming sadness has engulfed us. Everyone knew Ian as the veteran journalist, but we knew him as that and so much more," JIS Chief Executive Officer, Donna-Marie Rowe, said.

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Prime Minister, Most Hon. @AndrewHolnessJM , and his wife, Most Hon. @JulietHolness , are among the special guests attending the premiere of "Bob Marley: One Love" at Carib 5 this evening (January 23). Excitement builds as the film gears up to hit theaters on February 14, bringing

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3 years

Please see COVID update and #WearYuhMask #JISNews #COVID19 #StayHome

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6 years

At the 2012 London Olympic Games, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce became the first woman, since American Gail Devers to win back-to-back titles. She is ranked fourth on the list of the fastest 100 meters female sprinters of all time. Leave a reply and help us salute this great Jamaican.

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William Robinson Clarke, born in Kingston, Jamaica, was the first Black pilot to fly for Britain. After receiving a decent education, Robbie’, as he was known to his friends, learned how to maintain motor cars and became one of the first men on the island to drive.

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6 years

#Action2018 in full swing. Artist's Impression of the Closed Harbour Beach Park.

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2 years

Little Daniel Carthy, a grade-two student at Homestead Primary School, prays for Education and Youth Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams, during a visit by the Minister to the institution in St. Catherine early this morning.

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1 year

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, has sought to dispel misinformation surrounding government funding support for the Reggae Girlz.

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5 years

Did you know? Jamaica recently received a floating pier which is being installed in Port Royal, East Kingston, to accommodate some of the world’s largest cruise ships. The historic town is being prepared to receive cruise ship visitors.

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Ian Boyne out of ICU and recovering well.

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2 years

Help to save lives! We can create a healthier Jamaica! Know your blood type! There are 8 common blood types! Do you know yours? If you don't, find out! Swipe to learn more! Visit for more information. @themohwgovjm #HealthTipTuesdays

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3 years

Widow of Jamaica’s third Prime Minister and Professor of Public Health and Aging at the University of the West Indies, Mona, Professor Denise Eldemire-Shearer (left) was the second person to receive the coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine in Jamaica.

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Miss World 2019, @toniannsingh is embraced by her parents: her mother, Jahrine Bailey (left) and her father, Bradshaw Singh (right) after she arrived in Jamaica. #MissWorld #Jamaica #ToniAnnSingh

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The Senate passed the Domestic Violence (Amendment) Act, which will provide greater protection to victims of domestic violence on Thursday (December 21). The legislation has been amended to provide for increased penalties for breach of Protection Orders from a maximum of $10,000

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World renowned Jamaican reggae band, Morgan Heritage, was presented with the Reggae Icon Tribute Award tonight (August 6) at the National Stadium during #GrandGala 2023. #Emancipendence #IndependenceDay #Independence #Jamaica61

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6 years

International fashion and style icon, Grace Jones OJ, tells us what the word "style" means to her.

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We hope you have room in your medal case, @sherickajacko ! Congrats to the 2022 World Champion & Diamond League Champion on her stunning OD! We love to see it!

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8 years

The late Trevor Rhone was a prolific Jamaican playwright. Trevor wrote plays like the popular 'Smile Orange"

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4 years

UPDATE ON THE COVID 19 - Tax Administration of Jamaica has extended the deadline for payment of Income Tax to Wednesday, March 25, 2020

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It is predicted that Jamaica's debt to GDP ratio will be reduced to about 74% by March 23, 2024, and further reduced to 60% in 2028. "We have done a great job so far in reducing our debt from 147% of GDP... It's something we have to be focused on..." Dr. Hon Nigel Clarke

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The Jamaica Urban Transit Company(JUTC) has announced that 50 new buses will arrive on the island on Monday, August 21. Among the new buses are 45 diesel and five battery electric units. Three charging stations are also expected to arrive.

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3 years

Every February Jamaica highlights the musical genre that put us on the map! Producing greats such as Bob Marley and Toots & the Maytals, reggae is Jamaica's most celebrated musical export! Happy Reggae Month! Comment below! Who’s your favourite reggae singer? 🎶 #reggaemonth

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Jamaica is making strides! The Disabilities Act comes into effect tomorrow! Show your support! Come out and celebrate in your royal blue!

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7 years

Tremayne poses with Renaldo Reynolds. Tremayne was honoured @KingsHouse_GG today for his heroic act of rescuing Reynolds from flood waters.

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2 years

Job hunting? Be on the alert! 🕵 Scammas don't stop at phone calls! ☎ How can you spot a job scam? 👀 Let's find out!

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The island's historic schools are outstanding in their architectural designs. Many originated from benefactors' concerns for the education of the country's poor. Let us know in the comment section if you attended any of these schools.

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Norse Atlantic Airways officially launched its inaugural flight to the Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay, St. James, on December 1. The flight was carrying 188 passengers and the crew when it touched down early evening after a 10-hour journey from London, in the

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@thesherylralph has added an OJ to join her Emmy. Wi likkle but wi tallawah! 🇯🇲🇯🇲

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🇯🇲 Excitement fills the air as @AndrewHolnessJM , accompanied by Minister of Sports @Babsy_grange , arrives at the National Stadium for the highly anticipated final day of the National Trials 2023! 🏟️🔥 They are greeted by the President of the JAAA, Garth Gayle, who introduces

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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. Hon. Christopher Tufton, says the ‘New Limb, New Life’ programme is providing an opportunity for amputees to regain their mobility while educating persons about the debilitating effects of non-communicable diseases (NCD). Under the

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World renowned reggae singer and songwriter, the late Bob Marley was born on February 6, 1945, in St Ann. His music spoke out against racism, oppression and injustice. He was awarded the Order of Merit, Jamaica’s fourth highest honour. Which is your favourite song by Bob Marley?

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3 years

About 60 percent of the eligible school population or over 124,600 students aged 12 to 18 have received at least one dose of the Pfizer vaccine. 24 percent are fully vaccinated. This and other stories in our daily news wrap.

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The Arrival of the Most Honourable Andrew Holness, Prime Minister, O.N., M.P. #IndependenceDay #GrandGala #OneNation #OnePeople

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The Government of Jamaica has recieved a donation of the first tranche of Pfizer vaccines from the US Government. This initial shipment consists of 208,260 doses, augmented by kits that include syringes, needles, and dilutants needed to administer the vaccines.

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"The eleven houses that were destroyed will be repaired...." PM Holness gave this commitment during his tour of Clarke's Lane, Gregory Park, Portmore this morning (August 14) where over 40 residents, including children, were victims of a devastating firebombing that has left them

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PM Andrew Holness spoke with the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) on Thursday (July 4) about the effects of Hurricane Beryl, attributing the hurricane to climate change. He noted that low frequency-high severity events are becoming more frequent in the region, significantly

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7 years

Did you know that the office of a Justice of the Peace is a voluntary one? JPs must not charge or accept any reward for services performed? Justices of the Peace are not usually required to have a formal legal education, but every JP is expected to complete a period of training.

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4 years

All Hospitals Now Have Isolation Wards. #JISNews

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6 years

Happy Birthday to Dr. the Honourable Ambassador Usain Bolt, OJ. Jamaica salutes you. May your lightning speed continue to take you higher heights. Salute Usain by replying to this tweet with a ⚡️.

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The Badge of Honour for Gallantry Ms. Tamar Delise Blake For an act of courage and bravery in ensuring the safe return of a stolen infant, Sae’breon Hutton. Ms. Blake identified and reported the situation when the alleged mother tried to register the infant.

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Mrs. Diana McCaulay receives the OD for Sterling Contribution to the Protection of Jamaica's Environment #NHA2016

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"Bull Bay, I'm encouraging you. Please, tell all of the residents of Bull Bay to use the highway carefully..." MP for St. Andrew East Rural, Most Hon. @JulietHolness , placed emphasis on the importance of safe driving in her address at the opening of the Harbour View to Yallahs

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