The United States’ Secretary of State Marco Rubio is sending well wishes to Jamaicans as the country celebrates Independence ...

Secretary of State Marco Rubio, in a message congratulating the Government and people of Jamaica on the island’s 63rd ...

At the center of it all was Jamaica’s newly appointed Ambassador to the United States, His Excellency Major General (Ret’d) ...

The dressy event will feature a red carpet with photo opportunities, as well as a welcome drink and hors d’oeuvres, music, ...

The Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) has unveiled a new global advertising campaign featuring legendary sprinter and newly ...

According to Visit Jamaica, this year’s Independence Day festivities started on July 31. On August 6, the National Stadium in Kingston will host the grandest celebration in Jamaica’s history.

This year marks the 61 anniversary of Jamaican Independence Day. Every year since Aug. 6, 1962, Jamaicans honor this momentous occasion in many ways. Here’s a few facts about Jamaica’s journey ...

In 1962, Jamaica became a self-governed nation (Picture: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images) Today marks the day Jamaica became an independent nation. The event will see celebrations taking place all over ...

Independence Day in Jamaica is officially on August 6, but since that falls on a Sunday this year, the holiday will be observed on August 7. However, events recognizing the 55 th anniversary of the ...

Jamaica came under British control in 1655 when it was captured from the Spanish. The colony was mainly used to produce sugar, relying heavily on the work of African slaves until emancipation in 1838.

Jamaican-born author and filmmaker Max-Arthur Mantle hopes a screen version of his gay coming-of-age novel — controversially ...

Happy Jamaica Independence Day! (Picture: Getty Images) Today Jamaicans across the globe celebrate the independence of their home nation from British rule. 6 August is Jamaica Independence Day as ...