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...

 

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) is set to showcase an all-woman drill display at Grand Gala, which will be held on Independence Day, August 6, at the national stadium.  It is part of the many activities to mark the 75th anniversary of women being able to serve in the JCF.  Head of the JCF’s Corporate Communications Unit (CCU), Senior Superintendent...

Mayor of Savanna-la-Mar, Councillor Danree Delancy, is encouraging residents to take part in the parish’s Emancipation and Independence festivities. Councillor Delancy told JIS News that the Municipality hosted its Emancipation-Independence church service on July 27 at the Seaford Town Seventh-day Adventist Church, adding that there are other activities slated to be held across Westmoreland in the next few days. “Next...

Residents of St. James are being encouraged to actively participate in activities to celebrate the country’s Emancipation and Independence. In an interview with JIS News, St. James Parish Manager for the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC), Collel Blake, said that residents should be proud of the significance of the Emancipendence period. “We need to embrace our freedom and understand the...