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The Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) has planned a number of exciting and dynamic events to celebrate Jamaica's 48th year of Independence on August 6, under the theme: 'Positive Vibrations'. The day will commence with the annual Independence Day Parade and Civic Ceremony on the West Lawns of King's House in St. Andrew, where Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon....

Executive Director of the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC), Grace Silvera, is calling on Jamaicans to come out in their numbers for the epic final lap of this year's Festival Season. Speaking at a JIS Think Tank session on July 28 in Kingston, Ms. Silvera stated that Jamaicans would be treated to a phenomenal and entertaining cultural package that would...

Persons from the civic and business communities, as well as members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), heaped praises on young people in Huntley and surrounding communities in Manchester, for launching the Hills United Police Youth Club on Sunday (July 25). Guest speaker, public commentator, Kevin O'Brien Chang, told the members of the Club at the launch at the Huntley...

Plans are in high gear for the staging of the St. Ann Emancipation Jubilee 2010 at the Seville Heritage Park St. Ann's Bay on Saturday, July 31. The event is being hosted by the Jamaica National Heritage Trust (JNHT) and is scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. and run through to Emancipation morning, Sunday, August 1. "Emancipation Jubilee at Seville...

Executive Director of the Jamaica National Heritage Trust (JNHT), Lolita Davis-Mattis, is promising Jamaicans a one-of-a-kind experience at this year's Emancipation Jubilee, which will be held on Saturday (July 31) at the Seville Heritage Park, St. Ann, Mrs. Davis-Mattis describes the event as the single most important opportunity to experience Jamaica's culture and heritage at its best. It will feature...

The Jamaican communities in New York, New Jersey and Philadelphia have planned a series of events to commemorate Jamaica's 48th year of independence. These activities will begin on Friday August 6 (Independence Day), when the Jamaica Progressive League (JPL) will stage its annual Independence celebrations and the League's 47th anniversary dinner/dance. This will take place at the Villa Barone Manor...

Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture, Hon. Olivia Grange, says the public sector rationalisation plan, when implemented, will result in more efficient public sector entities across the island. "We are creating lean and efficient public sector entities and so it (public sector rationalisation plan) is a precursor to certain changes that are going to be taking place," she said. The...

The Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) is endorsing this year's Denbigh Agricultural and Industrial Show, as part of the 48th Independence celebration events. Chairman of the Denbigh Show Committee, Senator Norman Grant This has been revealed by first vice-president of the Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS) and chairman of the Denbigh Show Committee, Senator Norman Grant. The 58th staging of the...

Jamaicans in South Florida will celebrate the nation's 48th anniversary of Independence with several activities planned across the tri-county area of Dade, Broward and Palm Beach. Planned events will include a number of cultural presentations, church services, galas and concerts to commemorate the celebrations. Minister of National Security, Senator the Hon. Dwight Nelson, is expected to address the Jamaica Independence...

Jamaicans and friends of Jamaica residing in Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia will celebrate Jamaica's 48th year of Independence with several events hosted by Jamaica's Ambassador to the United States, Her Excellency Audrey Marks. Ambassador to the United States, Audrey Marks These events will commence on Sunday, August 1, Emancipation Day, with a service of Thanksgiving at the Dunbarton Chapel,...

The Jamaican community in Atlanta will mark Jamaica's 48th anniversary of Independence this year, with a week-long series of activities. Honorary Consul in Atlanta, Vin Martin The events, being planned by The Union of Jamaica Organizations in Atlanta (UJOA), will commence on Sunday, August 1, with a Thanksgiving Service at the Hillside Presbyterian Church, commencing at 4:00 p.m. The sermon...

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security has confirmed that Emancipation Day, which is normally celebrated on August 1, will be observed on Monday, August 2, this year. The following is a release from the Ministry issued on Wednesday, July 21: "The Ministry of Labour and Social Security wishes to advise members of the public that Emancipation Day 2010 will...