The Jamaican Legislature predates Independence and has, over time, progressed and achieved many milestones. “It has evolved in terms of location… it has been at different places. It has evolved with different types of persons who constitute the legislature in terms of race, sex, and religion. Even the name, at times we called it legislative council, local assembly and it...

The highlights of the Jamaica 60 Independence Grand Gala at the National Stadium on Saturday, August 6, were literally grand and spectacular displays of lights high in the sky. Over a period of some 12 minutes, the lights from 300 glittering drones spelled out words (Jamaica 60 and the theme, ‘Reigniting a Nation for Greatness) and depicted a dozen icons...

Kingston, the seat of Government and the capital of Jamaica, is the centre of trade and commerce in the island, with many companies and organisations having a base there. The 330-year-old city, which includes the bustling downtown market district, has the seventh largest natural harbour in the world, is a cultural Mecca, bursting with important heritage sites and attractions and...

Jamaica has seen an increase in visitors as a result of the inscription of the Blue and John Crow Mountains National Park on the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) World Heritage List. Inscribed on July 3, 2015, the 26,000-hectare Park was the first to put Jamaica on the world heritage stage. One of 32 “mixed’ World Heritage...

“A people without knowledge of their past history, origin and culture is like a tree without roots.” These are the words of Jamaica’s first national hero, the Rt. Excellent Marcus Mosiah Garvey. They are words that resonate with University of the West Indies (UWI) lecturer, Dr. Dave Gosse, who is highlighting the need for greater knowledge and appreciation of the...

As the August 6 Independence celebrations kick into high gear, individuals born the same year Jamaica was declared an autonomous nation from the United Kingdom are expressing a sense of pride at the country’s achievements over the past 60 years. Ushered into the world on June 10, 1962, in Montego Bay, St. James, Educator, Donna Gaynor-Lyn Fatt says the gains...

The 2022 Jamaica Festival Song album is now live on global music streaming services across the world including Apple Music, Amazon Music, Deezer, Spotify, Tidal, and Pandora. The album titled ‘Jamaica Festival 2022 Song Competition’ features the ten finalists in this year’s competition. It’s the third consecutive year that finalists in the Jamaica Festival Song Competition have been released on...

As Jamaica marks 60 years of Independence this year, citizens are being urged to embrace and take pride in the country’s dynamic culture and heritage. Whether it’s music, dance, food, or art, Jamaica’s unique and vibrant culture continues to be a major force around the world and is a manifestation of the local saying “wi likkle but wi tallawah.” Speaking...

Winner in the 2021 Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) Culinary Arts Competition, Kerry-Ann Thomas, will be vying for the title again this year. A strong believer in personal development and lifelong learning, Ms. Thomas will be challenging her abilities once again in her attempt to cop the first prize. She will also be participating in the knife-skills component of the...