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Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon.
Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon.

Work on Montego Bay Cultural Centre Ongoing

Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon has provided an update on the ongoing efforts to restore and maintain heritage buildings in Montego Bay, St. James. “The work on the Montego Bay Cultural Centre is ongoing, and we have to...
Cadets unfurl the Jamaican flag during the Independence Day Flag Raising Ceremony and Parade of Uniform Groups ceremony on August 6, at the Paul Bogle Square in Morant Bay, St. Thomas.
Cadets unfurl the Jamaican flag during the Independence Day Flag Raising Ceremony and Parade of Uniform Groups ceremony on August 6, at the Paul Bogle Square in Morant Bay, St. Thomas.

Jamaicans Encouraged To Confront Indiscipline And Inequality
Patrons are on their feet, singing and waving flags during the Independence Grand Gala held on Wednesday (August 6), at the National Stadium in Kingston.
Patrons are on their feet, singing and waving flags during the Independence Grand Gala held on Wednesday (August 6), at the National Stadium in Kingston.

Rave Reviews for Grand Gala 63
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), stands on the dais as he is saluted by the Guard of Honour during the celebration of Jamaica’s 63rd year of Independence at the Grand Gala held at the National Stadium in Kingston on Wednesday (August 6).
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), stands on the dais as he is saluted by the Guard of Honour during the celebration of Jamaica’s 63rd year of Independence at the Grand Gala held at the National Stadium in Kingston on Wednesday (August 6).

Vibrant Display of National Pride at Grand Gala
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson (third right); Jamaica
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson (third right); Jamaica's Ambassador to Japan, Her Excellency Shorna-Kay Richards (second right); Commissioner General, Jamaica Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka, Maureen Smith (right), along with Japanese officials enjoy performances by Jamaican artistes during the National Day Ceremony, held on August 6 at Expo 2025 Japan.

Jamaica Reaffirms Strong Partnership with Japan at Expo 2025

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Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, reaffirms Jamaica
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Jamaica Marks National Day at Expo 2025 with Message of Peace and Global Solidarity

Jamaica’s National Day at Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, in Japan, was observed with a powerful message of peace, love and solidarity. The Day, which was celebrated on August 6, also marked the country’s 63rd anniversary of Independence and the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima in Japan. Speaking at the Official National Day Ceremony at Expo 2025 in...
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Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon (seated, centre), is flanked by the nine citizens who received awards during the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) and the St. James Municipal Corporation’s Independence Flag Raising and Civic Ceremony, held at Sam Sharpe Square in Montego Bay, St. James, on Wednesday (August 6).
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Jamaicans Encouraged to Build Just and Equitable Society

Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon, has called on Jamaicans to reflect on the nation’s journey to freedom and independence, and to boldly continue the work of building a just and equitable society. “We gather today [not only] to commemorate freedom, but also to reaffirm our faith in Jamaica's journey, a journey marked by resilience, sacrifice and divine favour,...
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Law student at the University of the West Indies, Mona (UWI), Paris Ferguson.
Independence

Independence More Than Festivities For Young Jamaicans

As the nation celebrates its 63rd year of Independence on August 6, Jamaica’s youth are taking the time to reflect on what the milestone represents to them beyond concerts, civic ceremonies, cultural events, parades and other festivities. For many, independence is a deeply personal and empowering concept, symbolising freedom of thought, identity, self-determination, and national pride. Law student at the...
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University of Milan Student, Oren Card
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Youth Embrace Independence With Pride and Excitement

Jamaican youth are proudly embracing the spirit of Independence, as celebrations marking the nation’s 63 years of self-rule gain momentum across the island. In a vox pop carried out by the JIS recently to get the views of young persons on how they are planning to spend Independence 2025 under this year’s theme, ‘Be Proud, Be Bold in Black, Green...
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Grammy-nominated poet and recording artiste, Yasus Afari, performs during Day 1 of his two-day poetry session at Expo 2025, Osaka, Kansai, Japan, on Monday, August 4.
Independence

Jamaica Shines at Expo 2025 Japan Ahead of National Day on August 6

Jamaica’s presence at Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan, is generating a wave of energy and excitement as the island shares its rich cultural heritage through dance, poetry and music, all leading up to its National Day on August 6. August 6 also marks the country’s 63rd Independence and the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima in Japan. The...
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