This year marks the 61 anniversary of Jamaican Independence Day. Every year since Aug. 6, 1962, Jamaicans honor this momentous occasion in many ways. Here’s a few facts about Jamaica’s journey to ...

Jamaicans have a lot to be proud of, especially in their battle for self-governance. Like much of the Caribbean region, the island first became colonised in the early 16th century, when the Spanish ...

On Jamaica Independence Day, Tuesday, August 6, 2024, the Hon. Dr. Edmund Bartlett, Jamaica Tourism Minister, received the Order of Jamaica, the fifth highest honor equal to knighthood in the United ...

Happy Birthday Jamaica – 56 today! Well, technically it's a bit older than that but today is Jamaican Independence Day, celebrating the fact that on this day in 1962, the Caribbean island was granted ...

To celebrate Jamaican Independence Day, we enjoy the island’s national dish, Ackee and Salt Fish and Jerk Chicken with rice and peas prepared to perfection by David Luckain of Jamaica Jamica ...

Below are some of the top stories from the month of July, including a concert, Independence Day activities and more.