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Jamaica 64 celebrations announced

July 11, 2026 | Entertainment
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Olivia Grange, has announced the calendar of national events and activities for Jamaica’s 64th anniversary of independence under the theme, ‘United in Celebrating Resilience’.
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