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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (right), listens as acting Executive Director, Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC), Orville Hill, responds to a question at the post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House on August 2.
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (right), listens as acting Executive Director, Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC), Orville Hill, responds to a question at the post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House on August 2.

$180 Million Budgeted for Celebrations

A total of $180 million is being spent on the ‘Jamaica 55’ Emancipation and Independence celebrations islandwide. The activities are being spearheaded by the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) under the theme: ‘Celebrating Jamaicans Home and Abroad’. Acting Executive Director,...
Patrons attending the Independence Grand Gala at the National Stadium. (FILE)
Patrons attending the Independence Grand Gala at the National Stadium. (FILE)

Independence Day to be Observed on Monday August 7
Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Alison McLean (centre) looks on as Acting Executive Director, Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC), Marjorie Leyden-Vernon (left), presents the winning trophy to Assistant Vice President, Marketing, Mayberry Investments Limited, Anika Jengelley, for copping the Best Decorated Business Office in the Private Sector. Occasion was the Spirit of Independence Awards Presentation ceremony at the Devonshire in St. Andrew, today (September 15). In keeping with the 2016 Jamaica Festival theme, ‘Let’s Get Together and Feel Alright’, local businesses and government agencies were encouraged to display their ‘Spirit of Independence’ by decorating their offices in a window dressing competition, while parish council offices were encouraged to decorate their various town squares.
Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Alison McLean (centre) looks on as Acting Executive Director, Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC), Marjorie Leyden-Vernon (left), presents the winning trophy to Assistant Vice President, Marketing, Mayberry Investments Limited, Anika Jengelley, for copping the Best Decorated Business Office in the Private Sector. Occasion was the Spirit of Independence Awards Presentation ceremony at the Devonshire in St. Andrew, today (September 15). In keeping with the 2016 Jamaica Festival theme, ‘Let’s Get Together and Feel Alright’, local businesses and government agencies were encouraged to display their ‘Spirit of Independence’ by decorating their offices in a window dressing competition, while parish council offices were encouraged to decorate their various town squares.

Independence Display Champions Named