A bid by a group of community activists to name a section of Church Avenue in Brooklyn, New York in honour of Robert 'Bob' Marley, has been given the green...

The blowing of the abeng, the traditional "war horn" of the maroons and the beating of the gumbay drum, will highlight activities at the 267th annual celebrations of the Accompong...

A documentary showcasing the Jamaican immigrant experience in Canada will be shown on January 1 on a Toronto television station. Jamaican Proud', produced and directed by Rick Davis of RWD...

Manchester High School has emerged victorious in the Heritage Debate Competition for schools in central Jamaica. The finals for the competition, which is sponsored by the Jamaica Information Service (JIS)...

Jamaicans in South Florida are gearing up for the annual Independence celebrations, with several activities planned for the tri-county area of Dade, Broward and Palm Beach. Minister of State for...

Sixteen persons and companies have been honoured by the Kingston and St. Andrew Corporation (KSAC) for their outstanding service and support to the municipality of Kingston and St Andrew. The...

The Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) will be hosting a series of events in Portland in celebration of Emancipation/Independence 2005 in that parish. The events will commence with an Independence...

This year's National Independence Service to celebrate the country's 43rd anniversary as an independent nation, will be held at the Spanish Town Cathedral in St. Catherine on Sunday, July 31...

Scores of Jamaicans and friends of Jamaica braved the inclement weather on Thursday evening, February 24, 2005, to attend a Black History Month forum and exhibition at the Consulate General...

Six Jamaicans of Chinese heritage are among eight persons who will receive the inaugural Hakka Achievement Award during a two-day Conference on the Hakka Chinese culture and heritage to take...

After a two-year break, the acclaimed local publication, The Jamaica Journal is set to be re-launched on April 1 at the Jamaica Library Service in Kingston. Produced by the Institute...