Minister of Information, Culture, Youth and Sports, Olivia 'Babsy' Grange, has emphasised that Emancipation should be a time to remember the struggles of our ancestors and the freedom they achieved through blood, sweat and tears. "One hundred and seventy four years ago, our ancestors celebrated their freedom. It was a time of jubilee and great joy after enduring years of...

Thousands of persons from St. James, Hanover and Westmoreland, turned out last night (July 31), for the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) organized Emancipation Jubilees, held in Sam Sharpe Square, Bustamante Square and Norman Square, respectively. In all three parishes, the jubilees were held in collaboration with the respective Parish Councils. There was a civic aspect to the events, as...

Prime Minister Bruce Golding will deliver a special Independence Day message to Jamaica's athletes taking part in the Olympics in Beijing, China, via live streaming. They will watch the broadcast a day ahead of Jamaica on August 5 because of the time difference between the two countries. This was disclosed by Minister of Information, Culture, Youth and Sports, Olivia Grange...

Minister of Information, Culture, Youth and Sports, Olivia Grange, has emphasised that the Government is committed to returning Emancipation and Independence celebrations to the glory, meaningfulness and fanfare of yester year. "As a new government, we are committed to a revitalized emancipation and independence celebration and so we have embarked on ensuring that we mobilize the nation and reintroduce some...

The Seville Heritage Park in St. Ann's Bay will come alive with the sounds and sights of traditional folk forms as the Jamaica National Heritage Trust (JNHT) stages the annual Emancipation Jubilee on July 31. The event is slated to begin at 4:00 p.m., and patrons will be treated to the pulsating sounds of traditional African drumming and other musical...

Thousands of Jamaicans and visitors to the island turned out for the staging of the National Emancipation Vigil and Jubilee Celebrations, which was recently held on the grounds of the Seville Heritage Park in St. Ann's Bay. The event, which was a collaborative effort of the Jamaica National Heritage Trust (JNHT) and the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC), saw the...

Plans are well advanced for the staging of the National Emancipation Vigil and Jubilee Celebrations 2007, to be held at the Seville Heritage Park in St. Ann on July 31. The event, which is expected to attract thousands of Jamaicans as well as foreigners, is being staged by the Jamaica National Heritage Trust (JNHT), in collaboration with the Jamaica Cultural...

Plans are in high gear for the internationally acclaimed Emancipation Jubilee 2006, at the Seville Heritage Park in St. Ann's Bay, St. Ann from July 31 to August 1. The event will highlight traditional and oral culture in an invigorating form, and is expected to attract thousands of locals as well as visitors to the island. "This year promises to...

Plans are in high gear for the staging of the internationally acclaimed Seville Emancipation Jubilee 2005, at the Seville Heritage Park in St. Ann's Bay. The event, renown for highlighting traditional and oral culture in an invigorating form, will begin on Sunday, July 31 and go through to Emancipation Day on Monday, August 1. It is expected to attract thousand...