Category: Jamaica Culture

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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US Embassy presents poetry contest for Jamaicans Aug 12

Anthea

The U.S. Embassy Kingston is pleased to announce its first competitive youth poetry slam, “Understanding the World around You: The Environment and Climate Change” on August 12, 2014. The poetry slam intends to engage the youth on the topics of the environment and climate change in a fun and creative way. The event will be held from 10am-12pm at the U.S. Embassy in Kingston (142 Old Hope Road). There will be two sessions with session 1 for participants age 10-14 and session 2 for participants age 15-19. There will be…

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