The Jamaican Embassy in Washington, D.C. was abuzz with activities over the 48th independence anniversary week-end. Jamaican Festival Songs filled the air, against a backdrop of videos featuring grand gala...

The Miami skyline was a sight to see from August 6 to 9, as the landmark Miami Tower stayed illuminated in the colours of the Jamaican flag - black, green...

Citizens, representatives from the business and civic communities and students from schools and cultural groups from across St. James, came out to participate in the 48th Independence Civic Ceremony at...

It was a potpourri of colours, music and dance inside the National Stadium Friday (August 6), as thousands of Jamaicans turned out to the Grand Gala in the national colours...

Monday August 2 was designated Jamaican Flag Day in the City of Lauderhill to honour the accomplishments and achievements of Jamaicans in the Diaspora. The Mayor of Lauderhill, Richard Kaplan,...

Jamaicans from across the United Kingdom (UK) celebrated Jamaica's 48th anniversary of Independence at a special reception hosted by the Jamaican High Commission in London, on Independence Day (Aug. 6)....

On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I congratulate the people of Jamaica on the 48th anniversary of your independence this August 6. We join...

The Jamaican community in Toronto turned out on Sunday (Aug.1) for a flag raising ceremony at Toronto's City Hall to commemorate the country's 48th year of Independence. The event is...

The Police Youth Club movement will host its annual national summer camp from August 8 to16 at the Maggotty High School in St. Elizabeth. The one-week camp will target young...

The following roads will be closed to ensure the easy flow of traffic for the staging of the Independence Grand Gala 48th Anniversary celebration on Friday, August 6. Before the...

As Jamaica marks 48 years since becoming a sovereign nation, some youths are weighing in on the country's progress, with the consensus being that the country has a lot to...