Despite brimming with Olympics success, Jamaica is approaching its golden jubilee — 50 years of independence from Britain — shouldering decades of struggle against a stagnant economy ...

KINGSTON, Jamaica – Jamaica will not transition from a constitutional monarchy to republican status in time for the country’s 60. th anniversary of independence in August.

…was at the National Stadium when the Jamaican flag was raised in 1962 Gary “Butch” Hendrickson, the renowned businessman who heads the National Baking Company, is extremely proud that he ...

Police say it happened just before 2 a.m. on 112th Street and Sutphin Avenue in Jamaica. Julian McMahon, ‘Fantastic Four,' ...

JAMAICA is best known for its lush topography and as the birthplace of reggae music. After World War II, the country began its long transition to independence. When did Jamaica gain independence? J… ...

The only time Jamaica had a referendum was, the year before independence, ... “Flag independence means nothing much as long as the Queen of England remains Jamaica’s head of state.

The country of Jamaica is taking its fight for reparations to King Charles in hopes that he'll present the case to the UK's ...

The Jamaica National Flag was first raised on Independence Day, August 6, 1962, and signifies the birth of our nation. Since then, every year, the flag is hoisted before the start of the Grand Gala.

On August 6, Jamaica celebrated its diamond jubilee of independence from Britain, and Trinidad and Tobago is hot on its heels; the twin-island republic will mark its own 60th anniversary of ...

Jamaicans around the world are gearing up to celebrate the island’s 60th anniversary of independence on August 6, with year-long events in both Jamaica and Canada commemorating the occasion.

Kickoff from National Stadium Independence Park in Jamaica is set for 8 p.m. ET. The latest Jamaica vs. Haiti odds list Jamaica as the -140 favorites (risk $140 to win $100) on the 90-minute money ...