Jamaica celebrates its 50th anniversary on Aug. 6. The first and largest (pop. 3 million) of 10 Caribbean islands to win independence from Britain, Jamaica has a lot to fete: it’s kept up a working, uninterrupted democracy, no mean feat for any former colony. Institutions like the University of the West Indies have gained international respect. [...]
Jamaica 50: Celebration and Reflection
August 4, 2012 | Posted by
It is known as the “office” when the national football team, the Reggae Boys, play there. And every year, thousands come to watch the nation’s children compete in Champs, the schools’ athletics competition. The stadium was also the stage for a key moment in Jamaica’s history when, on 6 August 1962, the union jack was [...]
Fateful Day: Jamaica, Usain Bolt – 50 Yrs. of Independence,100 Meter Medals
July 25, 2012 | Posted by
KINGSTON, Jamaica — You can’t hear yourself think. The vuvuzelas, air horns, ThunderStix, cheers of grown men and shrieks of teenage girls drown out even the voices in people’s minds. All one can do is watch genuine fanaticism take its course, as a jolly giant who just covered 100 meters in 9.82 seconds jogs to [...]
Kirk Franklin to Headline Jamaica Event Marking 50th Anniversary of Independence
June 27, 2012 | Posted by
Gospel superstar Kirk Franklin will be traveling down to Kingston, Jamaica, next month to headline a popular event called Best Dressed Fun in the Son, which is part of the island’s celebration of its 50th anniversary since independence. It is the 10th anniversary of the Best Dressed Fun in the Son event, which will take [...]
Jamaica 50th Independence Anniversary Marketing Campaign To Launch In June
May 27, 2012 | Posted by
ORGANIZERS of Jamaica 50 celebrations say they are almost ready to roll out an intense marketing campaign that has been developed to get Jamaicans fired up to support activities being planned to commemorate the country’s half-century of independence. Addressing journalists at the Jamaica Observer Press Club on Thursday, Project Director for Jamaica 50, Robert Bryan [...]
