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Murders in Jamaica Have Declined Since January

KINGSTON, Jamaica – Jamaica has recorded an 11.8 percent decrease in murders during the period January 1 to July 29 this year, as compared to the same period last year, according to figures released by the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF).

Jamaican Diaspora to Stage Massive Independence Celebrations in USA

Washington, DC - Plans are in high gear for the staging of Jamaica’s independence celebrations, in a number of states including Washington DC Metropolitan Area, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Georgia and New York, are set to celebrate Jamaica’s 61st anniversary of independence with a range of activities over several days.

Flag bearers enter the sanctuary in Takoma Park, Maryland, signaling the commencement of the Thanksgiving Service to mark Jamaica’s Diamond Jubilee and 184 years of Emancipation. Leading the procession is Rick Nugent, president of the Jamaican Association of Maryland. Bearing the Jamaica flag is Mrs. Kerry Anderson-Dixon (right) and Mrs. Ingrid Jallier (with the USA flag), both Embassy staff members. –at right is Ambassador Audrey Marks. (Photo by Derrick A Scott)
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