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Jamaica Gospel Star Crowned
Raheim Betty was crowned the 2025 Jamaica Gospel Star, following a powerful night of worship, inspiration, and musical excellence at the National Indoor Sports Centre, in St. Andrew, on Sunday (August 3). Mr. Betty emerged the winner from a group...
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Emancipation Vigil a Powerful Reminder of Ancestors’ Struggles and Triumphs
Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon, says the Emancipation Vigil in St. James stands as a powerful reminder of the struggles and triumphs of Jamaica’s ancestors, and the enduring significance of freedom. Addressing the large crowd gathered in Sam Sharpe Square, Montego Bay, for this year’s staging on Thursday (July 31), Councillorr Vernon said the vigil remains an important...
Message from the Leader of the Opposition Mr Mark Golding, MP for Emancipation Day 2025
My fellow Jamaicans, Today, we join together in solemn reflection and in powerful celebration as we observe Emancipation Day, 2025 - a sacred day in our nation’s history when we honour the courage, resistance and unyielding spirit of those who came before us and fought for the freedoms that we now enjoy. Our freedom was not handed down by decree....
All Roads Lead to Seville Heritage Park for Emancipation Vigil
Jamaica will head to the Seville Great House and Heritage Park in St. Ann’s Bay, St. Ann, on Thursday (July 31) for the annual Emancipation Vigil. This year marks the 29th staging of the event, organised by the Jamaica National Heritage Trust (JNHT), which celebrates Jamaica’s rich cultural heritage by recognising the enduring contributions of African ancestors during and following...
Take Children to Emancipendence Activities – JCDC
St. James Parish Manager for the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC), Collel Blake, is calling on parents and guardians to make a deliberate effort to take children to the upcoming Emancipation and Independence celebrations. She noted that participating in the celebratory activities across the island, organised by the JCDC, provides meaningful opportunities for children to learn about Jamaica’s history, traditions,...
Beautification of Downtown Montego Bay Completed
The St. James Municipal Corporation has completed beautification work in downtown Montego Bay in time for Jamaica’s Emancipation Day (August 1) and Independence Day (August 6) events. Under the leadership of Chairman of the St. James Municipal Corporation and Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon, the beautification efforts included a thorough washing and cleaning of Sam Sharpe Square, fresh...
Slate of Activities in Rural Parishes for Jamaica 63
Jamaicans in rural parishes are being encouraged to participate in the slate of events to be held in communities across the island for Jamaica 63 Independence celebrations. The activities are being organised by the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport through the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC), under the theme ‘Be Proud, Be Bold in Black, Green, and Gold’....
