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Tickets for the much anticipated Jamaica Independence Festival Grand Gala, scheduled for Friday (August 6) at the National Stadium, will be available as of Tuesday (August 3). Patrons interested in attending the Grand Gala can collect the tickets, which are free of cost, at the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) parish offices, the Inland Revenue Department, the Registrar General Department's...

Sisters to Sisters, a charitable organization made up of women in the various areas of public life, including Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture, the Hon Olivia "Babsy" Grange, has donated approximately $8 million to the Women's Centre Foundation and the Bureau of Women's Affairs. The presentation took place Friday (July 30) at the Women's Centre, Trafalgar Road, Kingston. The...

The 2010 Denbigh Agri-Industrial Show promises to be bigger and better with a slew of activities and attractions over the three-day staging. The show is slated for Saturday, July 31 to Monday, August 2 at the Denbigh Showground in May Pen, Clarendon, under the theme: 'Grow What We Eat, Eat What We Grow.' Speaking at a JIS 'Think Tank' on...

With 176 years since slavery was officially abolished in Jamaica, the celebratory atmosphere that existed, in the hours leading up to Emancipation Day (August 1) is still kept alive through the yearly staging of Emancipation anniversary vigils island-wide. Normally held on the 31st of July, starting at approximately 9:00 p.m. in major town capitals throughout the island, these all-night vigils,...

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...