Welcome to the Jamaica Information Service official web page, Celebrating Jamaica 50. Our page is dynamic and, over the coming months, will document Jamaica’s outstanding achievements in key areas as our nation continues to grow and shine. The first areas of focus are Sports and our Parish Profiles. So bookmark this page and catch our updates in these and other areas as we countdown to the 50th Anniversary of Jamaica’s Independence.
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In February 1962, a new constitution was approved by the Legislation
In November, Miss Carol Joan Crawford was chosen “Miss World 1963” from thirty-nine contestants in London. This was the first time that a Jamaican has ever been awarded this title.
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jnr; delivered the valedictory address for graduation students of U.W.I. on June 20.
On April 21, His imperial Majesty Haile Selassie I Emperor of Ethiopia, arrived for a three-day state visit.
Air Jamaica was Established
Bob Marley Concert.
Mother Theresa of India visited Jamaica
Nelson Mandela, visited for two days
The Reggae Boyz was the first English speaking Caribbean nation to qualify for the World Cup soccer finals.
Highway 2000
Emancipation Park was created.
Bolt Broke the world record.
Roll over the timeline dates to explore our rich history!