Jamaicans proudly celebrate Independence

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Published on Tuesday, 07 August 2012 14:43

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Kingston, Jamaica (Jamaica Observer): Jamaicans, dressed in their black, green and gold in various styles, flocked to national events in the nation’s two cities as well as parish capitals and town squares yesterday to celebrate the country’s 50th anniversary of Independence. The Jamaica 50 Grand Gala — the main Independence event — saw thousands crammed into the National Stadium where they were treated to the country’s rich culture.

President of the Republic of South Africa Jacob Zuma; General Colin Powell, former Secretary of State of the United States of America, representing President Barack Obama; Yvette Clarke, United States Congresswoman, representing New York's 11th Congressional District, which includes Brooklyn, a focal point of the Jamaican Diaspora; and Ambassador Irwin LaRocque, secretary general of the Caribbean Community, were among the special guests at last night’s Grand Gala, which also had Governor General Sir Patrick Allen, Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller and Opposition Leader Andrew Holness in attendance.

Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago Kamla Persad-Bissessar; Prime Minister of Guyana Samuel Hinds; Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice of the United Kingdom Kenneth Clarke; and Minister of the Nation of Islam Louis Farrakhan, were also among the special guests at Independence activities yesterday.

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