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On This Day in 1962: Jamaicans Remember the Birth of an Independent Nation

On August 6, 1962, Jamaica took its place among the world’s independent nations. As the Union Jack was lowered and the Black, Green and Gold was raised for the very first time, tho...

Jamaica Rising Day Parade Debuts in Brooklyn Makes History

Grand Marshal Nadine Sutherland and New York civic leaders joined the first-year celebration. Organizers hope to build this into an annual New York tradition.   BROOKLYN, NY — Broo...

Exclusive: Why Jamaica Is Filing A Petition For Slavery Reparations With The King Now

Olivia Grange, Minister for Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport of the Republic of JamaicaThe government of Jamaica is filing a petition calling for slavery reparations to coi...

First Annual Jamaica Rising Day Parade Held In Brooklyn

Jamaica Rising Day Parade held its first event on August 8, following the 64th anniversary of Jamaican's independence on August 6.

Celebrating Jamaica 64

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Opposition hails historic ties between Jamaica and Ghana

Opposition hails historic ties between Jamaica and Ghana – IRIE Fm August 4, 2026 Written bySugar Ray Thomas Oppositio...

First Annual Jamaica Rising Day Parade Held In Brooklyn

Jamaica Rising Day Parade held its first event on August 8, following the 64th anniversary of Jamaican's independence on August 6.

Reggae Music History: From Jamaica to the World

SOUTH FLORIDA -Many reggae fans in South Florida know only a limited version of the music’s history. But with the launch of the Jamaica Music Atlas, they can access records … The p...

Jamaica’s Slavery Reparations Petition to King Charles III: 5 Things to Know

Jamaica will take what could become one of the most significant legal steps in its campaign for reparatory justice on September 6, when a Government delegation travels to the Unite...

Thousands Turn Out in Force for Inaugural Jamaica Rising Day Celebration in Brooklyn

The streets of Brooklyn were transformed into a sea of black, green and gold on Saturday, August 8th, as Jamaicans and friends of Jamaica turned out for the inaugural Jamaica Risin...

Jamaica 64: Independence and Emancipation Celebrations Across the Global Diaspora

As Jamaica celebrates 64 years of Independence, Jamaicans across the globe will once again do what we know best: come together in fellowship to celebrate our heritage, culture and...

Jamaica Makes Commonwealth Games History with First-Ever Mixed Medley Relay Final

GLASGOW, Scotland : Jamaica Makes Commonwealth Games History— Jamaica has achieved a historic milestone at […] The post Jamaica Makes Commonwealth Games History with First-Ever Mix...

Jamaica To Petition King Charles For Slavery Reparations From The UK

The international movement for reparations for slavery is taking another step forward as Jamaica steps up its efforts to secure compensation from the United Kingdom for its role in...

Jamaica takes slavery reparations campaign to King Charles

Britain abolished the slave trade in 1807 and slavery in 1834, but successive governments have rejected calls for reparations or a formal apology.

Jamaican delegates arrive in UK to hand slavery reparations petition to King Charles

Slavery’s legacy continues ‘to deprive our country and our people’, says minister, as group prepares to appeal to Jamaica’s head of stateA landmark petition is to be handed to King...

Jamaican delegates arrive in UK to hand slavery reparations petition to King Charles

Slavery’s legacy continues ‘to deprive our country and our people’, says minister, as group prepares to appeal to Jamaica’s head of stateA landmark petition is to be handed to King...

Dolly Parton And Her Surprising Jamaica Connection

Brooklyn Will Host NYC’s 1st Parade Dedicated To Jamaica

The free event is scheduled to begin at 11 a.m. at Bob Marley Boulevard, located at the intersection of Church and Flatbush avenues

Thousands Turn Out For Brooklyn’s Inaugural Jamaica Rising Day Parade

Ghana backs Jamaica's petition to push UK for slavery reparations

Visiting Jamaica last week, PresidentJohn Mahamasaid Ghanafully supports the petition on slavery Jamaica proposes to soon submit to King Charles III.Jamaican officials plan to trav...

A Jamaican’s Guide To The Best Things To Do In New York in August 2026

August is always a vibrant time in New York City, but this year the energy is even more special as Jamaicans around the world celebrate 64 years of Independence. The Big Apple is o...

Ghana backs Jamaica's petition to push UK for slavery reparations

Visiting Jamaica last week, PresidentJohn Mahamasaid Ghanafully supports the petition on slavery Jamaica proposes to soon submit to King Charles III.Jamaican officials plan to trav...

Alexander Bedward: The Jamaican Leader Whose Story Is Coming to the Stage

Alexander Bedward was one of the most influential Black religious and social leaders in Jamaica during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. A preacher, healer and leader of the...

Why More Diaspora Jamaicans Are Claiming Citizenship by Descent

More Jamaicans in the diaspora are making their connection to the island official. Applications for Jamaican citizenship have surged in the United States, driven in large part by p...