Sunday, August 9 was declared 'Jamaica Day' in the United States capital, by the Mayor of Washington, D.C., Adrian Fenty. Mayor Fenty read the proclamation at a Thanksgiving Service to...

Youth, Sports and Culture Minister, Hon. Olivia Grange, is defending the administration's decision to stage Emancipation and Independence celebrations this year, despite calls from some persons for their postponement, in...

Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture, the Hon. Olivia Grange, has cited the need for Jamaicans, particularly those in the Diaspora, to "take control" of the country's cultural products which...

Canadians are learning about Maroon culture and history from the Charles Town Maroons from Portland, who have been in the North American country since July 30. The 10-member group of...

The Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) has declared yesterday's (August 6) Independence Grand Gala a major success, particularly in light of the response of Jamaicans to the event. More than...

The Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture, has put together a secretariat to plan the celebration of Jamaica's 50th anniversary of Independence, which will be observed in 2012. Portfolio Minister,...

Jamaicans from all walks of life turned out at King's House this morning (Aug.6), where they joined the country's leaders in celebrating the island's 47th year of Independence. The mood...

In commemoration of Jamaica's 47th anniversary of Independence, the Bank of America tower, downtown Miami, Florida, USA, will be illuminated in the black, green and gold colours of the Jamaican...

Rector of the Port Antonio Parish Church, Rev. Georgia Grace Jervis, is encouraging Jamaicans to turn their trust to God, as it is only through an exercise of faith that...

Young people from all over the Caribbean are in the island participating in the 2009 Caribbean Award Sub-Regional Council (CASC) expedition, which is a requirement for attaining bronze, silver and...

Mayor of Montego Bay, Councilor Charles Sinclair, expressed regret at the passing of Lady Bustamante, widow of National Hero, the Rt. Excellent Sir Alexander Bustamante, after being the first to...