"We are going to emancipate ourselves from mental slavery because whilst others might free the body, none but ourselves can free the mind." - Marcus Garvey. Chattel slavery was legally abolished in #Jamaica 188 years ago today, but we still have work to do. #Caribbean #EmancipationDay
Jubilee, Jubilee, this is the year of jubilee
Augus' mawnin come again, Augus' mawnin come again.
August 1st 1838, #EmancipationDay. Full Free. 188 years ago today. #Jamaica#Caribbean
Sligoville EmanciFest is celebrating its 19th year as the Caribbean's premier Emancipation festival. The two-day, family-friendly event takes place on July 31 and August 1 at the Sligoville Multipurpose Stadium. Organising team member Ibrahim Konteh (@ibkontehja) joined us to share more about this year's staging and what patrons can expect. #FeelGoodFriday #SmileJamaica
‘I’m overwhelmed!’
That’s the reaction of legendary dancehall artiste Bounty Killa to Wenchman Road in Seaview Gardens, St. Andrew being renamed in his honour.
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Jimmy Cliff, Legend of #Jamaican Music, born James Chambers 82 years ago today on 30 July 1944, in Somerton, St. James. #Jamaica’s first home-grown global star.#reggae#ska#Caribbean#JimmyCliff
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Three years ago today: 🇯🇲#Jamaica recorded its first ever win at a Women’s World Cup, 29 Jul 2023, Perth, Australia. Defender Allyson Swaby scored with a sharp header in 56th minute off a corner. 1–0 victory eliminated debutants Panama and propelled Jamaica toward crucial final group stage match against Brazil. #ReggaeGirlz #Caribbean