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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...

Patrons attending the Jamaica 50 Golden Jubilee Village, at Independence Park, from August 1 to 6, can be assured of their safety, as stringent security measures will be in place at the venue. This was stated by Safety and Security Manager, Jamaica50 Secretariat, Bobby Finzi-Smith, at a Golden Jubilee Village press briefing, held at the National Arena on July 27....

The 2012 Denbigh Agricultural Show promises to be fun-filled with a slew of activities and attractions over the three-day staging. The show is scheduled for Saturday, August 4 to Monday, August 6 at the Denbigh Showground in May Pen, Clarendon, under the theme: ‘Grow What You Eat…Eat What You Grow’. [MORE: Special Treat for Denbigh Patrons] Speaking with JIS News,...

The Independence Park complex will be transformed into the centre piece of Jamaica 50 celebrations August 1 to 6. The highly anticipated opening of the Jamaica 50 Golden Jubilee Village will take place on Emancipation Day, August 1, and for six days a slew of activities will be held at Independence Park, which will signal the pride and creativity of...

The Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) will be offering a 'Park & Ride' service for the Jamaica 50 Golden Jubilee Village, at Independence Park, from August 1 to 6. The transformation of the main stadium car park into a Jubilee Village has made it necessary to establish the park and ride locations for patrons attending the activities as there will...

The Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC) is on a mission to strengthen the small business sector and promote brand Jamaica locally and internationally through its Jamaica 50 initiatives. As the official merchandising partner for the Jamaica 50 Secretariat and the national agency responsible for fostering small business development, the corporation has been capitalising on the marketing opportunities that will arise...