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Jamaica 64 celebrations announced
July 11, 2026
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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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