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Joint Sitting of the Senate and the House of Representatives in commemoration of the 60th Anniversary of Jamaica’s Independence will be held at George William Gordon House. The main speaker will be His Excellency the Most Honourable Sir Patrick Allen, ON, GCMG, CD, KSt. J., Governor-General of Jamaica. #JIS #JISTV #JISnews #Jamaica #Goverment

National celebrations would not be complete without religious observances. Gospel Concerts have been a staple of our entertainment space for years, often pulling larger crowds than secular events. Jamaica Praise calls on the nation to come rejoice in song and praise for the many blessings we have received throughout the years. The praise and worship session will be led by...

This exciting cultural potpourri has been one of the most anticipated events on the Independence festival roster since its inception in 1964. It was the brainchild of the late Hugh Nash, thendirector of the newly created Festival Unit in the Ministry of Development and Welfare. It was initially a celebration of pop and mento, the two music and dance forms...

Dancehall as we have now come to know it had its genesis in the late 1970s and has grown to become a worldwide phenomenon. Some of its early exponents, influencers even, will come together in OLD SKOOL DANCEHALL to roll back the clock to what they call the good old days. Come see the likes of Josey Wales, Admiral Bailey,...

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JIS TV |Jamaica 60 Independence Float & Street Parade The parade route will run from the Ranny Williams Entertainment Centre on Hope Road before moving to Half-Way Tree, on to Oxford Road, Tom Redcam Drive and ending at the National Stadium car park. A number of sound systems including Stone Love, Renaissance and Ruff Cut as well as eight floats...