Celebrating 64!

Thousands of Jamaicans packed the National Stadium in St Andrew on Thursday as the country marked 64 years of Independence with the signature Grand Gala event celebrated under the theme ‘United in Celebrating Resilience’. The Grand Gala, held annually by the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment, and Sport through the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission, is the grand finale of Jamaica’s Emancipation and Independence season. Portfolio minister Olivia Grange said that the event, which had more than 1,800 participants, would present Jamaica’s story, diversity, achievements, and creative power on the nation’s largest cultural stage. (Photo: Garfield Robinson) August 7, 2026 OREGON, USA -- Jabari Matheson will run his fourth 400m over the first two days of the World Athletics Under 20 Championships when he lines up in the ... OREGON, USA -- Jamaica’s Able Mills will contest back-to-back finals on Thursday’s second day of the World Athletics Under-20 Championships at Hayward... Latest News, News, Videos KINGSTON, Jamaica — As Jamaica celebrates Independence Day, this week’s episode of Market Bag takes a nostalgic trip through Coronation Market, where ... International News, Latest News WASHINGTON, United States (AFP)—United States (US) President Donald Trump on Thursday made another attempt to curb birthright citizenship, signing an ... KINGSTON, Jamaica — Agribusiness operators, including agro-processors and manufacturers, are being encouraged to pay close attention to their producti... Entertainment, Latest News Dancehall star Rytikal is setting the pace for one of the summer's most energetic releases, leading an all-star cast of deejays on the adrenaline-fuel... Entertainment, Latest News Having recently made Jamaica her permanent home, singer-songwriter Plas Moon is introducing herself to local audiences with her new album, More Love M... Entertainment, Latest News KINGSTON, Jamaica—Every year, the days leading up to Emancipation Day and Independence Day are filled with reminders of what it means to be Jamaican. ... Facebook Twitter Instagram Polls Recent Posts Archives