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LONDON — More than 2,000 Jamaicans and  friends of the country from across the United Kingdom (UK), packed the historic Methodist Central Hall in Westminster, London, on July 21, for the official service of Praise and Thanksgiving, to mark Jamaica's 50th anniversary as an independent nation. High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Aloun Ndombet Assamba, told JIS News that she...

The St. Elizabeth Parish Council will outline activities to be hosted in the parish to celebrate the country's 50th Anniversary of Independence, at a press conference tomorrow (Monday, July 23). Mayor of Black River, His Worship Councillor Everton Fisher, who will chair the proceedings, told JIS News that he will give details of the type and number of activities to...

Members of the public are invited to come out and enjoy the Best of Festival concert series, being held at the National Indoor Sports Centre in Kingston, as part of the national events to celebrate Jamaica's 50th Anniversary of Independence. There are daytime sessions from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and evening shows from 6:00 p.m. to 9:30 pm. All...

A one-day exhibition highlighting aspects of Jamaica's rich cultural history as well as the country's technological achievements, was staged by the Ministry of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining. Dubbed 'Festoramma', the event, which opened on Friday July 20 at the Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica (PCJ) Auditorium in New Kingston showcases the work of a number of agencies under the Ministry’s...

Director for Field Services at the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC), Marjorie Leyden-Vernon, has said the celebration of 'Jamaica 50' will provide a platform to positively chart a course for the future. Mrs. Leyden-Vernon, who was addressing a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank on (July 17) at the Montego Bay Regional Office in St. James, stated that the events,...

The President of the Republic of South Africa, His Excellency Jacob Gedleyihlekisa Zuma, will be a guest of Jamaica during a State Visit to mark Jamaica’s Golden Jubilee from Saturday, August 4 to Tuesday, August 7, 2012. On arrival at the Norman Manley International Airport, President Zuma will be accorded a Guard of Honour furnished by the Jamaica Defence Force. President...

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Some 1,750 medium small and micro enterprises (MSMEs) are to benefit from approximately 70 business development workshops to be staged by the Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC) during this financial year. This was revealed by State Minister for Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Sharon Ffolkes-Abrahams, during her contribution to the 2012/13 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on July...

Against a backdrop of black, green and gold, the Jamaica Information Service (JIS) on Wednesday July 18, launched a captivating photo album highlighting important milestones of Jamaica’s journey since Independence. 'Our Golden Jubilee, Snapshots of Post-Independent Jamaica 1962-2012' was unveiled in a colourful ceremony at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in Kingston to rave reviews from a large audience. [Online Form:...

Minister of State for Tourism and Entertainment, Hon. Damion Crawford, said that the government is working to strengthen the linkages between tourism and culture in an effort to show visitors more of what the country has to offer. "Tourism can play a major role in exposing our visual and performing arts through engaging live bands and endorsing local events. What...

Residents in St. James are in for an exciting, educational, and memorable experience this Independence, as the parish rolls out its slate of activities for Jamaica 50. "We, in St. James, feel that we have much to celebrate this Independence and celebrate we will. Despite all the challenges, we are fit and ready to roll,” said Chairman of the St....

The Westmoreland Parish Library will be hosting an exhibition, highlighting the significant achievements in the parish and Jamaica, as an Independent nation. Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) Parish Organiser, Coretta Spence, said that the exhibition, which opens tomorrow (July 19), will be particularly informative for children, as they will be able to learn more about the country’s history. Ms. Spence,...