August 13th, 2012
Newsletter from the Permanent Mission of Jamaica to the United Nations in commemoration of the 50th anniversary of Jamaica’s Independence, which also coincides with 50 years of membership in the United Nations
August 10th, 2012
Basseterre, St Kitts; 26 June 2012: Under the distinguished patronage of His Excellency Sir Cuthbert M. Sebastian G.C.M.G., O.B.E., MD, Governor General, St. Christopher & Nevis and with the support of our sponsors – Warner’s One Stop, Digicel, Cloud 9, Tapatap Promotions, Choice FM, Grace Foods (Jamaica), Kittivisian Life, Miyvue.com, Freedom FM, Ministry of Culture, [...]
August 10th, 2012
Please see photos of Jamaica House (London) at the link below. JAMAICA HOUSE
August 8th, 2012
Statement by Senator Don Meredith in celebration of Jamaica’s 50th Anniversary of Independence Toronto, August 3, 2012 – Jamaican-born Senator Don Meredith has issued the following statement in celebration of Jamaica’s 50th Anniversary of Independence: As the Patron of Honour for Jamaica50 Canada and the first Jamaican to be appointed to the Senate, I want [...]
July 26th, 2012
Avid collectors of Jamaican memorabilia who are interested in securing authentic Jamaica 50 merchandise can shop with confidence at the Jamaica 50 Golden Jubilee Village that will be held at Independence Park from August 1 to 6. Licensees will be in the village over the six days offering the full range of licensed merchandise including [...]
July 26th, 2012
The National Sport Museum Committee will stage an exhibition at the Jamaica 50 Golden Jubilee Village, Independence Park from August 1 to 6. Under the theme ‘Showcasing the Journey’, the Jamaica Sport Exhibit will be mounted on the mezzanine of the National Arena daily from 12 noon to 8 p.m. while on Independence Day, August [...]
July 25th, 2012
Congregations gather to celebrate Jamaica’s Jubilee Did you know that Jamaica has more churches per capita than any other country in the world? Wherever Jamaicans live, the church and faith community play a prominent role. So, to celebrate Jamaica’s 50th, and Grand Jamaica Homecoming, faith communities are holding special events, many taking place in August [...]
July 12th, 2012
Grand Jamaica Homecoming is proud to present the winners of the Come Home Jamaica Writing Competition. Camille Williams of Ajax Ontario, Canada and Loraine Lee of Toronto Ontario, Canada were among over 47 entries in this competition. Congratulations, Camille and Loraine and thank you for sharing your memories of Jamaica in these wonderful words. Over [...]