Some 11 distinguished individuals were honoured with the 2024 Spirit of Independence and Mayor's Special Awards, during the St. James Independence Day civic ceremony held at Sam Sharpe Square in Montego Bay on August 6. The awards are presented to individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the development of St. James since 1962. Their work spans various fields, including...

Custos of St. Catherine, Hon. Icylin Golding (centre), inspects uniformed groups at the Independence Day Flag Raising and Civic Ceremony held on the grounds of Emancipation square, Spanish Town, St. Catherine today (August 6).

As Jamaica celebrates  62 years of Independence on Wednesday, August 6, the nation’s youth are embracing the milestone with a sense of pride and enthusiasm.  For them, the Independence anniversary is not just a  historical marker but a powerful reminder of the country’s potential and the wellspring of opportunities that come with being able to determine one’s own destiny.  This...

Students from Portmore Missionary Preparatory, perform a dance entitled ‘Afro Dung’ at the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) Mello-Go-Roun showcase held at the Independence Village at the National Indoor Sports Centre in Kingston on Monday (August 5).

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, has hailed the performance of Team Jamaica, so far, in the 2024 Olympic Games now under way in Paris, France. In a message published in the July issue of the Ministry’s ‘Big Up Magazine’, Minister Grange commended the athletes for representing Jamaica and lifting the country’s spirits. “At this trying...

Jamaica’s outstanding achievements over the past 62 years, since attaining political independence from Great Britain on August 6, 1962, remain a source of pride for many citizens at home and abroad. The theme for this year’s celebrations – ‘Jamaica 62: One Love... To the World’ –  has resonated deeply with many Jamaicans, reflecting their pride in the nation’s contributions on...

One thousand drones will light up the evening sky at the Independence Grand Gala, to be held at the National Stadium in Kingston, on Tuesday (August 6) That number of drones is up from a mere 300 displayed at last year’s event. This was announced at a recent Independence Celebrations Committee meeting by Executive Director of the Jamaica Cultural Development...

Patrons enjoy the activities at the Jamaica Information Service (JIS) booth located at Independence Village, National Indoor Sports Centre in Kingston on August 3.

Supernumerary Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Dean-Roy Bernard, presents a trophy to Miss Jamaica Festival Queen 2024, Omolora Wilson (right), during the coronation ceremony held at Independence Village in Kingston on Saturday (August 3).