Despite the economic and social challenges many Jamaicans are looking forward to the Emancipation and Independence festivities, where the nation pays homage to the ancestors and pioneers and celebrates the...

Adequate security will be in place for this year's Festival Float Parade and Independence Grand Gala slated for Thursday, August 6. The events, part of the 47th Independence celebrations, are...

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles, is reminding the public that Emancipation Day will be celebrated on Saturday, August 1, as is customary. Mr. Charles said that...

Venezuelan President, Hugo Chavez, will pay a one-day visit to Jamaica to take part in the Independence celebrations on Thursday, August 6. He will attend the Independence Grand Gala at...

The Maroon culture has always been a main feature of the Jamaican society, and from July 31 to August 10, persons in various parts of Canada will be able to...

Jamaicans across Canada are gearing up to celebrate Jamaica's 47th year of Independence, with activities such as flag-raising ceremonies, and church services, under this year's theme: 'I Believe in Jamaica'....

Some 2,000 performers drawn from several communities and youth groups will participate in this year's Festival Float Parade and Independence Grand Gala, on Thursday, August 6. The events, part of...

Persons planning to attend the 2009 Independence Grand Gala on Thursday, August 6, at the National Stadium, in Kingston, will be able to obtain their free tickets for the event...

The Maroon culture has always been a main feature of Jamaican society and from July 31 to August 10, persons in various parts of Canada will be able to enjoy...

Hundreds of Jamaicans and friends of the island in New York City, USA, including elected officials and community leaders, attended the Church Service of Thanksgiving to mark Jamaica's 47th year...

Jamaicans and friends of Jamaica residing in Washington, D.C., Virginia and Maryland in the USA, have moved into celebration mode, with a number of official events planned to mark Jamaica's...