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Custos Rotulorum for St. James, Bishop the Hon. Conrad Pitkin (second left), lights a flame during the Emancipation vigil at Jarrett Park in Montego Bay at midnight (August 1). The act symbolised the igniting of the flames of freedom by plantation slaves in Kensington, St. James, and other parts of Jamaica. Also participating in the exercise are (from left) Government Senator, Charles Sinclair; Councillor, Maroon Town Division, Everes Coke; and Deputy Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon.

PHOTOS: Emancipation Vigil Staged in St. James

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.

Anglican Archbishop Urges Jamaicans to Embrace the Spirit of Emancipation and Independence

The Manchioneal Cultural Group performs during the Emancipation Day event, ‘Augus Mawnin Market’, on Tuesday (August 1). The event kicked off the week-long slate of activities being staged at the ‘Independence Village’ at the National Arena in Kingston from August 1 to 6.

‘Augus’ Mawnin Market’ Kicks Off Week-Long Emancipation and Independence Celebrations

Revellers in Half-Way Tree, St. Andrew, on Emancipation Day 2022.

Jamaicans Urged to Take Covid-19 Precautions During ‘Emancipendence’ Celebrations

Deputy Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon (left), hands over a token of appreciation to Pastor of the Kings Chapel United Pentecostal Church, Frank Kellier, during the St. James Independence Church Service, held at the church on Albion Road in Montego Bay, on Sunday (July 30). They are joined by Minister of State in the Office of the Prime Minister (West), Hon. Homer Davis (third right, back row), and Councillors from St. James.

Jamaicans Should Reflect on Achievements of Country – Deputy Mayor

Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport Minister, Hon. Olivia Grange (right), presents the Jamaica Festival Song trophy to 2023 winner, Slashe, who walked away with the coveted trophy for his original entry, ‘Best in the World’. The finals of the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) competition took place on July 29 at the National Arena in Kingston.

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PHOTOS: Slashe’s ‘Best in the World’ is 2023 Festival Song

Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport Minister, Hon. Olivia Grange (right), presents the Jamaica Festival Song trophy to 2023 winner, Slashe, who walked away with the coveted trophy for his original entry, ‘Best in the World’. The finals of the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) competition took place on July 29 at the National Arena in Kingston.

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness reads the scripture lesson at the National Independence and Emancipation Day Church Service held on July 30, at the Waltham Park New Testament Church of God in Kingston.

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Jamaicans Encouraged to Participate in Independence Activities

Jamaicans at home and abroad are being invited to participate in activities to mark the country’s 61st year of Independence, under the theme: ‘Jamaica 61… Proud and Strong’. Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange said a range of activities are slated to be held from August 1 to 5 at the National Arena. “The invaluable contributions...

Executive Director of the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission Lenford Salmon makes a point at a Jamaica Information Service Think Tank held on Friday (July 28), at the agency’s head office in Kingston.

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Executive Director of JCDC Lauds Sponsors of Jamaica Festival 2023

Executive Director of the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) Lenford Salmon has expressed his gratitude for the sponsorship received from various private and public sector entities, for the annual Jamaica Festival 2023. The JCDC, an agency of the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, is planning a series of activities to celebrate this year’s Emancipation and Independence under the...

Glittering drones lit up the skies during last year’s Independence Grand Gala at the National Stadium in Kingston.

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Spectacular Drone Display Returns for Jamaica 61

The skies above the National Stadium in Kingston will come alive with a stunning display of lights, as the spectacular drone display returns for this year’s Grand Gala on Sunday (August 6). The event, which begins at 5:30 p.m. will culminate activities celebrating Jamaica’s 61st anniversary under the theme: ‘Jamaica 61…Proud and Strong’. Featuring hundreds of drones hovering in perfect...

Governor General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (right) and Lady Allen (second right), along with (from second left) Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange; Opposition Spokesperson on Industry, Investment and Global Logistics, Anthony Hylton; Prime Minister, the Most. Hon. Andrew Holness and wife of the Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Juliet Holness, listens as Nursery Supervisor, Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Karen Fender, speaks on the lavender plant at the exhibit mounted by the Natural History Museum of Jamaica, a Division of the Institute of Jamaica (IOJ), in collaboration with the Forestry Department’s Public Gardens Division and the Mines and Geology Division in the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, at King’s House on July 27.

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PM Says it is Important to Highlight Economic Performance of the Country

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says as the nation observes its 61st Independence, it is important to highlight and reflect on the economic performance of the country. “It is not readily accepted and understood as to the profound nature of that achievement and what it means, but it is the start of true independence, our economic independence,” he...

(FILE) Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, speaking at the Emancipation and Independence thanksgiving service at the Portmore Church of God in South Edgewater, St. Catherine, on Sunday August 2, 2020

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Emancipation and Independence Church Service July 30

The Jamaica 61 Emancipation and Independence Thanksgiving Church Service is slated to be held on Sunday, July 30, under the theme ‘Jamaica 61... Proud and Strong’. The service, which is hosted by the Government through the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, will begin at 9:00 a.m. at the Waltham Park New Testament Church, 65 Waltham Park Road, in...