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August 2012 is shaping up to be one of the most exciting months in Jamaica's recent history. The island is still celebrating the spectacular events to mark its 50th year of independence, scintillating performances by our athletes at the London Olympics...and there is more. On August 17, a number of activities are planned to mark the 125th anniversary of the...

Funds have been successfully deposited into the accounts of over 2,000 participants in the July phase of the National Youth Service Summer Employment Programme (NSEP). Director of Finance, National Youth Service (NYS), Richard Depass, said the necessary documents were submitted to the bank for disbursement of the funds on August 3, however, due to a technical glitch, payments were not...

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Fifteen residents of St. James, who have made significant contributions to the development of the parish, have received the 'Spirit of Independence Awards'. The awards were presented by the Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Glendon Harris, at a Jamaica 50 Flag-raising and Civic Ceremony, which was held at Sam Sharpe Square in Montego Bay, on August 6. Hundreds of residents...

It was an exhilarating affair, as Jamaicans, from every nook and cranny of the island, converged at the National Stadium in Kingston on Monday (Aug. 6) for the Independence Grand Gala. The event dubbed: 'Tributes in Gold' was the showpiece of the nation's Golden Jubilee celebrations, which served to highlight significant achievements of the nation over the past 50 years....

Former United States (US) Secretary of State, General Colin Powell, says Jamaica can be proud of its heritage and numerous achievements, despite the problems facing the country. “Keep believing in yourself; keep believing in the strength of your society and your culture. Keep being proud of your heritage, but recognise that there are problems that we all have to deal...

President of the Republic of South Africa, His Excellency Jacob Zuma and his wife, Mrs. Nompumelelo MaNtuli Zuma, arrived in the island at about 9:00 am this morning (Aug. 6), to participate in the country’s Independence celebrations. The President and his wife should have arrived on Sunday (Aug. 5), for a two-day State visit, but those plans had to be...

The Jamaica 50 Secretariat is advising that the Independence Grand Gala, which will be the showpiece of the Golden Jubilee celebrations, is still on at the National Stadium tomorrow (August 6), with Showtime being 5:30 p.m. Dubbed: 'Tributes In Gold', the gala will highlight the significant achievements of the nation over the past 50 years, which will serve an inspiration...

The Jamaica 50 Secretariat is advising that the Golden Jubilee Village at Independence Park is closed today (August 5), but persons wishing to go inside the National Arena to see the display booths, and to attend the Jubilee Conversations, can still do so. Visitors to the National Arena can still access the Park and Ride offering, which is still available...

The President of the Republic of South Africa, Jacob Zuma, has conveyed to Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller that he intends to be in Jamaica for the Independence Day celebrations.  President Zuma who was expected in the island this morning for a 2 day State Visit has had to delay his arrival due to the threat of Tropical Storm Ernesto,...

Washington DC — United States (US) President, Barak Obama, has announced that he will be sending a high level delegation to represent the US at Jamaica’s 50th anniversary of Independence celebrations on Monday (Aug. 6). Former US Secretary of State, General Colin Powell, who is of Jamaican heritage, will lead the delegation, which includes US House of Representatives Congresswoman, Yvette...

Minister of Education, Rev. the Hon. Ronald Thwaites, says over 800 schools will be hosting events to celebrate Jamaica’s independence on Monday, August 6. The Minister noted that when the request was first made of the schools there were murmurs of disquiet which surprised him, knowing the importance of the school, which is the centre of the community. “However, the...