Strategically located in the heart of Mandeville, the capital town of Manchester, is the St. Mark's Anglican Church. The majestic stone structure was completed and consecrated in 1820, with the...

Mayor of Savanna-la-Mar, Councillor Danree Delancy, is encouraging residents to take part in the parish’s Emancipation and Independence festivities. Councillor Delancy told JIS News that the Municipality hosted its Emancipation-Independence...

Persons attending this year’s festival activities can make monetary donations to finance relief assistance for victims of Hurricane Beryl. The Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) has partnered with the Jamaica...

Residents of St. James are being encouraged to actively participate in activities to celebrate the country’s Emancipation and Independence. In an interview with JIS News, St. James Parish Manager for...

The Jamaica National Heritage Trust (JNHT) will spearhead Emancipation Jubilee celebrations at the Seville Great House and Heritage Park in St. Ann’s Bay, St. Ann, from Wednesday, July 31 to...

The Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) has announced several activities in St. Elizabeth to celebrate Emancipation Day on August 1 and Independence Day on August 6. This year marks the...

The National Indoor Sports Complex in Kingston will come alive in celebration of Jamaica’s rich culture and heritage at the Independence Village from August 3-5. Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment...

Activities for Jamaica’s 62nd anniversary of independence will be scaled back this year as the country continues restoration and recovery efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl. “Recognising the magnitude...