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Over the years, thousands of Jamaicans have been flocking to the Emancipation Jubilee, a national heritage festival, to pay tribute to their African ancestors. The event is celebrated each year on July 31 at the Seville Heritage Park in St. Ann's Bay. This year it should be no different. Thousands are expected to attend the event scheduled to begin at...

National Security Minister, Senator Dwight Nelson, said that the Emancipation and Independence celebrations provide an opportunity for Jamaicans at home and abroad to reflect on the contributions of the national heroes and the progress made towards nation building. He was addressing the anniversary service to commemorate Jamaica's 48th year of Independence held on Sunday (July 25) at the Kendall Community...

First Vice President of the Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS), Senator Norman Grant, has said that the 2010 Denbigh Agri-Industrial show will showcase the best of the country's agricultural sector, while promoting increased production and consumption of local foods. The three-day show is slated for Saturday, July 31 to Monday, August 2 at the Denbigh Showground in May Pen, Clarendon, under...

The Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) is promising a "rock star" atmosphere at this year's Festival Song Competition finals scheduled for July 30 at the Ranny Williams Entertainment Centre, in Kingston. Speaking at a Think Tank session held on July 28, at the Jamaica Information Service's (JIS) Kingston headquarters, Coordinator for the competition, David Reid, said that patrons would definitely...

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...