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Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture, the Hon. Olivia Grange, has cited the need for Jamaicans, particularly those in the Diaspora, to "take control" of the country's cultural products which have figured prominently, globally, particularly in developed countries. Noting that music is Jamaica's most "dynamic and far-reaching export", Miss Grange said the product has penetrated all corners of the globe,...

Canadians are learning about Maroon culture and history from the Charles Town Maroons from Portland, who have been in the North American country since July 30. The 10-member group of dancers and drummers is in Canada at the invitation of the Jamaican High Commission to take part in Emancipation and Independence celebrations. They have conducted workshops in Ottawa and Toronto,...

The Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) has declared yesterday's (August 6) Independence Grand Gala a major success, particularly in light of the response of Jamaicans to the event. More than 35,000 people watched the spectacle from inside the National Stadium, while projectors were set up in the National Arena to accommodate over 6,000 more. The event was also carried live...

The Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture, has put together a secretariat to plan the celebration of Jamaica's 50th anniversary of Independence, which will be observed in 2012. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Olivia Grange, made the announcement in an interview with JIS News at the National Stadium yesterday (Aug. 6), where approximately 40,000 Jamaicans had gathered for the Grand Gala to...

Jamaicans from all walks of life turned out at King's House this morning (Aug.6), where they joined the country's leaders in celebrating the island's 47th year of Independence. The mood at King's House for the National Independence Day Parade was one of celebration marked by the traditional pomp and pageantry, as the Guard of Honour went through their paces and...

In commemoration of Jamaica's 47th anniversary of Independence, the Bank of America tower, downtown Miami, Florida, USA, will be illuminated in the black, green and gold colours of the Jamaican flag, starting Friday (August 7) at dusk. The 47-floor Miami landmark, located at International Place, will remain lit throughout the weekend until midnight on Sunday (August 9), as a tribute...

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,...