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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...

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....