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Patrons participate in the “wave” during the 60th Independence Grand Gala held at the National Stadium, in Kingston, on August 6, 2022. Thousands of Jamaicans, including those from the Diaspora, attended the event.
Patrons participate in the “wave” during the 60th Independence Grand Gala held at the National Stadium, in Kingston, on August 6, 2022. Thousands of Jamaicans, including those from the Diaspora, attended the event.

Jamaicans Advised to Prepare for Heat at Grand Gala

With thousands expected to attend the annual Independence Grand Gala on August 6, Jamaicans are being advised to prepare for the hot weather conditions currently being experienced. “We just want to encourage everybody coming to the Gala, walk with your...
Executive Director, Jamaica Cultural Development Commission, Lenford Salmon, speaking during a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’, at the Agency’s head office in Kingston.
Executive Director, Jamaica Cultural Development Commission, Lenford Salmon, speaking during a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’, at the Agency’s head office in Kingston.

JCDC Issues ‘No Fly Zone’ Advisory for National Stadium During Grand Gala
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, presents the 2023 Jamaica Gospel Star winner, Oral Lawson, with the trophy at the grand finals of the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC)-organised competition, which was held on August 2 at the National Arena.
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, presents the 2023 Jamaica Gospel Star winner, Oral Lawson, with the trophy at the grand finals of the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC)-organised competition, which was held on August 2 at the National Arena.

PHOTOS: The Gospel Star Final 2023
Executive Director of the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC), Lenford Salmon.
Executive Director of the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC), Lenford Salmon.

JCDC Nurturing Jamaica’s Cultural Prowess Through Festival
Ladane Williams-Gardener, Social Worker, St. James
Ladane Williams-Gardener, Social Worker, St. James

Jamaicans in the West Speak on Promoting Unity in the 61st Year of Independence and Beyond

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Marketing and Public Relations Manager, Universal Service Fund (USF), Oraine Wallace.
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USF Providing Free Wi-Fi Connectivity for ‘Emancipendence’ Celebrations

The Universal Service Fund (USF) is providing free Wi-Fi connectivity to persons attending the various “Emancipendence” celebratory activities. Marketing and Public Relations Manager, Oraine Wallace, indicated in a release that connection points have been established at the Independence Village at the National Arena. Access to Wi-Fi connectivity will also be granted during the Grand Gala at the National Stadium on...
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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (centre), dances with the Charles Town Maroons group during the annual staging of the Emancipation Jubilee at the Seville Heritage Park in St. Ann on Monday (July 31) into Tuesday (August 1).
Culture

‘Reparations Now, Reparations are a Must’ – Minister Grange

Jamaicans are being urged to join the movement for reparations for the injustices suffered by the ancestors. Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Oliva Grange, who made the call while addressing the Emancipation Jubilee at Seville Heritage Park in St. Ann, said that reparations are not only about monetary compensation but also the restoration of dignity and righting...
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Senior Pastor at the Webster Memorial United Church in St. Andrew, Rev. Astor Carlyle, delivers the sermon at a thanksgiving service to mark Jamaica’s Emancipation and Independence, at the Sligo Seventh-day Adventist Church in Takoma Park, Maryland, on Sunday (July 30). Listening are Rev. Dr. Bertram Melbourne (second right), Dean of Howard University School of Divinity and Rev Dr. Kortright Davis.
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Jamaica’s Independence Day Proclaimed in Maryland

August 6, 2023 has been proclaimed Jamaica’s Independence Day in the State of Maryland. Ambassador to the United States (US) Her Excellency Audrey Marks, received the Proclamation, which was signed by Governor of the State of Maryland, Wes Moore, at a special thanksgiving service to mark Jamaica Emancipation and Independence at the Sligo Seventh-day Adventist Church in Takoma Park, Maryland,...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre), speaks with Anglican Archbishop of the West Indies and Lord Bishop of Jamaica and the Cayman Islands, His Grace, the Most Rev. Dr. Howard Gregory, during Sunday’s (July 30) ecumenical National Independence Church Service. The service was held at the Waltham Park New Testament Church of God in Kingston. At right is Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange.
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Anglican Archbishop Urges Jamaicans to Embrace the Spirit of Emancipation and Independence

Anglican Archbishop of the West Indies, His Grace, the Most Rev. Dr. Howard Gregory, is calling on Jamaicans to embrace the spirit of Independence and Emancipation, in charting a course for the future. Dr. Gregory, who is also Lord Bishop of Jamaica and the Cayman Islands, encouraged persons to remain steadfast to the ideals which charted the course for Jamaica’s...
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