It was at least with curiosity and expectation that some persons went to the National Stadium on August 6, to witness the second staging of the revived annual Independence Grand Gala. The gala in celebration of Jamaica’s 47th year of Independence was unifying, but little gratifying, leaving many in lingering expectation of more from the programme, and with some satisfaction.Continue Reading

The performances, on July 30, at the National Indoor Arena, Kingston, Jamaica, from speech and drama to dancehall were, to say the least, well received. Specially invited guest of Jamaica’s Prime Minister, Tito Jackson took some time out to interact with both young and old performers backstage at intermission…Continue Reading