06 Aug Jamaica Celebrates Independence

The Independence of Jamaica refers to the series of events which led to and the declaration of the Colony of Jamaica’s independence from the United Kingdom on August 6, 1962. The aforementioned event is celebrated on the 1st Monday of August as National Day in Jamaica.

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