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Rector of the Port Antonio Parish Church, Rev. Georgia Grace Jervis, is encouraging Jamaicans to turn their trust to God, as it is only through an exercise of faith that the notion of a triumphant, proud and free Jamaica will become a reality. She was delivering the sermon at the service of praise and thanksgiving held recently in London to...

Young people from all over the Caribbean are in the island participating in the 2009 Caribbean Award Sub-Regional Council (CASC) expedition, which is a requirement for attaining bronze, silver and gold awards under the Duke of Edinburgh's Award Programme. The Duke of Edinburgh's Award Jamaica is hosting the expedition, which is being held in the country for the third time....

Mayor of Montego Bay, Councilor Charles Sinclair, expressed regret at the passing of Lady Bustamante, widow of National Hero, the Rt. Excellent Sir Alexander Bustamante, after being the first to sign a Condolence Book opened at the St. James Parish Council offices Tuesday (August 4). "The history of Jamaica is replete with her work and her association with the first...

The public is asked to join in a National Day of Mourning for Lady Bustamante, widow of National Hero, the Right Excellent Sir Alexander Bustamante, on Saturday, August 8, from 8:30 a.m. to 6:45 p.m. As a mark of respect for Lady Bustamante's many years of devotion to nation building and workers' rights, persons not attending the funeral but wishing...

The ceremony commemorating Jamaica's 47th year of Independence is set for August 6, at King's House. Presented by Their Excellencies, Governor-General, the Most Honourable Sir Patrick Allen and Lady Allen, the traditional celebration promises the usual pomp and pageantry, which has been associated with it throughout the years. The ceremony gets underway with a parade by uniformed groups and guests...

National Overseer for the Jamaica Association of Full Gospel Churches (JAFGC), Bishop Clayton Martin, is optimistic that Jamaica can be rescued from the challenges it is facing. Delivering the sermon at the National Emancipation/Independence Thanksgiving Service, at the East Queen Street Baptist Church, downtown Kingston on Sunday (August 2), Bishop Martin acknowledged that, after 47 years as an independent nation,...

His Worship the Mayor of Spanish Town, Dr. Andrew Wheatley, welcomes President of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana, His Excellency Bharrat Jagdeo on his arrival to attend the Emancipation Day Ceremony in Emancipation Square on Saturday (August 1) in Spanish Town, St. Catherine.

Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture, Hon. Olivia Grange, presents the World Reggae Dance Championship trophy to the winning group, Spanish Town Dance Troupe, which topped the field of 18 contestants in the finals at the Ranny Williams Entertainment Centre, Hope Road, Kingston on Emancipation Day, Saturday (August 1). Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture, Hon. Olivia Grange (left), speaking...

The Seville Heritage Park in St. Ann's Bay came alive with the sounds and sights of traditional folk forms on Friday (July 31), as thousands of Jamaicans and visitors turned out to support the internationally acclaimed Emancipation Jubilee. The event, organised by the Jamaica National Heritage Trust (JNHT), sought to bring greater awareness and acceptance, both locally and globally, to...

Despite the economic and social challenges many Jamaicans are looking forward to the Emancipation and Independence festivities, where the nation pays homage to the ancestors and pioneers and celebrates the country's rich heritage and culture. Among them is young Jhenelle Clarke from Montego Bay, St. James, who says that she is looking forward to the spirit of togetherness that the...

Adequate security will be in place for this year's Festival Float Parade and Independence Grand Gala slated for Thursday, August 6. The events, part of the 47th Independence celebrations, are being held under the theme: 'Preserving the Positive, Shaping the Future'. Executive Director of the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC), Delroy Gordon, speaking at a recent JIS Think Tank, said...

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles, is reminding the public that Emancipation Day will be celebrated on Saturday, August 1, as is customary. Mr. Charles said that the reminder has become necessary because of numerous calls to his Ministry from employers and the general public seeking clarification of the issue, as August 1, 2009 falls on a...