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2014 Jamaica Independence message by Opposition Leader

Administrator

JAMAICA INDEPENDENCE DAY MESSAGE (2014) FROM OPPOSITION LEADER MR. ANDREW HOLNESS Independence marked a major milestone in our journey towards nationhood and the creation of our Jamaican State. That journey started with the arrival of Columbus in 1492 and the subsequent conquest, exploitation and establishment of a system of enslavement and a plantation society under European colonial rule which lasted for 470 years until our Independence 1962. After World War II European Empires receded as their economies and armies tried to rebuild and nationalist fervour in the colonies grew. Colonialism…

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2014 Independence message from Jamaica PM

Administrator

JAMAICA INDEPENDENCE DAY MESSAGE (2014) FROM PRIME MINISTER THE MOST HON. PORTIA SIMPSON MILLER My fellow Jamaicans at home and in the Diaspora, I greet you on this the 52nd Anniversary of our Independence. Fifty-two years since our flag was first hoisted; fifty-two years since we assumed full responsibility for our national affairs. Fifty-two years since that hopeful and expectant generation passed on to us the vibrancy of a dream of a new Jamaica: a Jamaica of equal opportunity for all; a Jamaica where justice would roll down like a…

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2014 Jamaica Independence message by G-G Patrick Allen

Administrator

INDEPENDENCE DAY MESSAGE BY THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL OF JAMAICA HIS EXCELLENCY THE MOST HONOURABLE SIR PATRICK ALLEN I BELIEVE IN JAMAICA Fellow Jamaicans at home and abroad, I greet you on the commemoration of the 47th anniversary of our Independence. As we reflect on the past and celebrate, let us remember that the true meaning of Independence must evolve from each Jamaican. It should be determined by our collective dreams and hopes for our nation, and the kind of society we envision for ourselves and successive generations. I believe that true…

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To fathers in my life!

Anthea

HAPPY FATHER’S DAY to my own THREE dads in my life guiding, supporting, counselling, LOVING me through meaty and very mawgah moments … and then the ones who “strived” to father in some way.. TO my many adopted BIG brothers – PEACE! To fathers in my family – immediate, far and extended BLESS!! BIG UP and Blessings to all FATHERS esp the ones who I know keep it real.. beyond donating SPERM!!! Bless!!! Build Jamaica!!

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