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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...

In recognition of the island's 50th year of Independence, the Mavis Bank Coffee Factory (MBCF) Limited has launched another of its premier products, JABLUM (Jamaica Blue Mountain) Gold Standard. The product, which can be obtained in either Roasted Beans or Roasted and Ground, is of premium quality and delivers an exquisite cup with a distinctly unique flavour. Speaking at the...

The public is being advised that the Independence Day Ceremonial Parade of the Jamaica Defence Force and other uniformed groups that is usually held at King’s House, will take place at the National Stadium, starting at 6:00 p.m. to start the Grand Gala. The Independence Day Parade will be broadcast live on local television, streamed on the Internet, and will also...

Minister of Youth and Culture, Hon. Lisa Hanna, has called on Jamaicans to pay homage to those who paved the way for Emancipation, by caring for the most vulnerable in the society. Addressing the 2012 National Emancipation Jubilee, held on August 1, 2012 at the Seville Heritage Park, in St. Ann, the Minister described the forefathers as “freedom fighters” and...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, has hailed the roles played by the early pioneers, who stood for human freedom, and who ensured the end of the slave trade, leading to Emancipation and paving the way for independence. "These and other significant heritage milestones provide us with an opportunity to understand the link between colonisation and liberation struggles....

The Carlton Crescent offices of telecommunications company, LIME Jamaica, has been named 'LIME Square' and dedicated as a historic landmark in celebration of Jamaica's 50th anniversary of Independence. The area, which has been adorned with the colours of the Jamaican flag, was officially named and dedicated during a ceremony at that location in Kingston on July 31. Speaking with JIS...

Jamaicans attending this year's Independence Grand Gala on August 6 at the National Stadium are being urged to wear gold for what is expected to be spectacular event. The call came from Producer of the event, Lenford Salmon, during a press briefing at the National Arena on July 27. “This will help us to create a sea of gold, to...

Jamaica's Consul General, Sandra Grant Griffiths on July 11 announced the names of honorees of the Jamaica Diaspora Honours 2012, a salute to Jamaicans who have had a significant impact on the Florida and South USA Jamaica Diaspora community as well as to their homeland. The honorees will be recognized at the official Jamaica 50th Gala, "The Journey" under the...

 In recognition of Jamaica’s 50th anniversary of Independence, the Consulate General of Jamaica in Miami will hold the annual ecumenical service on Sunday, August 5th at 4:00 p.m.  The Service will be held at the Christian Life Center, 2699 West Commercial Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309. This year’s sermon will be delivered by the Most Reverend Charles Dufour, Catholic Archbishop...

In anticipation of the overwhelming demand for Grand Gala tickets, the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission on behalf of the Ministry of Youth & Culture has taken pre-emptive measures in establishing large video screens across the island which will allow the public to share in the festivities on August 6.   The screens will be mounted in 15 popular locations and...