Hundreds of Jamaicans turned out last Sunday, August 4, at Howard University's Dunbarton Chapel for a service of thanksgiving in celebration of Jamaica's 51st anniversary of Independence. The annual church...

Media and Entertainment Consultant, Clyde McKenzie, says that as informal cultural ambassadors, the Jamaican Diaspora has been integral in cementing the global appeal of the country’s culture. “We have to...

Jamaicans have been encouraged to strengthen their bond as a people, and to maintain focus on the vision towards greater successes, as the country proudly celebrates 51 years of Independence....

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, is calling for greater unity among Jamaicans, so that the country can move forward. “What we need is unity, so that...

Minister of Youth and Culture, Hon. Lisa Hanna, says Jamaicans will develop a deeper appreciation for their history, after experiencing the Emancipation and Independence celebrations. Speaking at a recent Jamaica...

Jamaicans and friends of Jamaica in Atlanta, Georgia, will mark the country’s 51st Year of Independence with two major activities between August 4 and 10. The programme of activities, which...

Chairperson of the National Commission on Reparations (NCR), Professor Verene Shepherd, is urging Jamaicans to educate themselves about reparation, as the country continues to suffer from the legacies of slavery....

A course on reparation, looking at the issue of compensation for slavery in the Caribbean, will shortly be offered at the University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona. The course...