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Cadets unfurl the Jamaican flag during the Independence Day Flag Raising Ceremony and Parade of Uniform Groups ceremony on August 6, at the Paul Bogle Square in Morant Bay, St. Thomas.
Cadets unfurl the Jamaican flag during the Independence Day Flag Raising Ceremony and Parade of Uniform Groups ceremony on August 6, at the Paul Bogle Square in Morant Bay, St. Thomas.

Jamaicans Encouraged To Confront Indiscipline And Inequality

Prime Minister Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness says Jamaica can be proud of the progress made, since gaining independence on August 6, 1962. In a message read by Member of Parliament for St. Thomas Eastern, Dr. Michelle Charles at...
Patrons are on their feet, singing and waving flags during the Independence Grand Gala held on Wednesday (August 6), at the National Stadium in Kingston.
Patrons are on their feet, singing and waving flags during the Independence Grand Gala held on Wednesday (August 6), at the National Stadium in Kingston.

Rave Reviews for Grand Gala 63
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), stands on the dais as he is saluted by the Guard of Honour during the celebration of Jamaica’s 63rd year of Independence at the Grand Gala held at the National Stadium in Kingston on Wednesday (August 6).
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), stands on the dais as he is saluted by the Guard of Honour during the celebration of Jamaica’s 63rd year of Independence at the Grand Gala held at the National Stadium in Kingston on Wednesday (August 6).

Vibrant Display of National Pride at Grand Gala
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson (third right); Jamaica
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson (third right); Jamaica's Ambassador to Japan, Her Excellency Shorna-Kay Richards (second right); Commissioner General, Jamaica Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka, Maureen Smith (right), along with Japanese officials enjoy performances by Jamaican artistes during the National Day Ceremony, held on August 6 at Expo 2025 Japan.

Jamaica Reaffirms Strong Partnership with Japan at Expo 2025
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, reaffirms Jamaica
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, reaffirms Jamaica's commitment to peace and solidarity, during an official ceremony held to commemorate Jamaica's National Day at Expo 2025, in Japan, on August 6.

Jamaica Marks National Day at Expo 2025 with Message of Peace and Global Solidarity

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Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon (seated, centre), is flanked by the nine citizens who received awards during the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) and the St. James Municipal Corporation’s Independence Flag Raising and Civic Ceremony, held at Sam Sharpe Square in Montego Bay, St. James, on Wednesday (August 6).
CommunityCultureDevelopmentIndependenceLocal Government

Jamaicans Encouraged to Build Just and Equitable Society

Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon, has called on Jamaicans to reflect on the nation’s journey to freedom and independence, and to boldly continue the work of building a just and equitable society. “We gather today [not only] to commemorate freedom, but also to reaffirm our faith in Jamaica's journey, a journey marked by resilience, sacrifice and divine favour,...
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Law student at the University of the West Indies, Mona (UWI), Paris Ferguson.
Independence

Independence More Than Festivities For Young Jamaicans

As the nation celebrates its 63rd year of Independence on August 6, Jamaica’s youth are taking the time to reflect on what the milestone represents to them beyond concerts, civic ceremonies, cultural events, parades and other festivities. For many, independence is a deeply personal and empowering concept, symbolising freedom of thought, identity, self-determination, and national pride. Law student at the...
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University of Milan Student, Oren Card
IndependenceYouth

Youth Embrace Independence With Pride and Excitement

Jamaican youth are proudly embracing the spirit of Independence, as celebrations marking the nation’s 63 years of self-rule gain momentum across the island. In a vox pop carried out by the JIS recently to get the views of young persons on how they are planning to spend Independence 2025 under this year’s theme, ‘Be Proud, Be Bold in Black, Green...
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Grammy-nominated poet and recording artiste, Yasus Afari, performs during Day 1 of his two-day poetry session at Expo 2025, Osaka, Kansai, Japan, on Monday, August 4.
Independence

Jamaica Shines at Expo 2025 Japan Ahead of National Day on August 6

Jamaica’s presence at Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan, is generating a wave of energy and excitement as the island shares its rich cultural heritage through dance, poetry and music, all leading up to its National Day on August 6. August 6 also marks the country’s 63rd Independence and the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima in Japan. The...
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Flyer with ticket outlet information for the Jamaica 63 Grand Gala celebration.
CultureIndependence

2,500 Performers for Grand Gala

Jamaica will celebrate 63 years of Independence on Wednesday (August 6) at the National Stadium in Kingston with the annual Grand Gala, under the theme ‘Be Proud, Be Bold, in Black, Green and Gold’. The event is hosted by the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport through the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC). Portfolio Minister, Hon. Oliva Grange, told...
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