Independence of Jamaica
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The Colony of Jamaica gained independence from the United Kingdom on 6 August 1962. In Jamaica, this date is celebrated as Independence Day, a national holiday.
Independence Proclamation of Jamaica
Front page of The Daily Gleaner announcing Jamaican independence.
Cayman Islands
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The Cayman Islands is a self-governing British Overseas Territory in the western Caribbean. With a population of over 90,000, it is the most populated of all the British Overseas Territories. The 264-
Independence of Jamaica
…the country. Princess Margaret opened the first session of the Parliament of Jamaica on behalf of The Queen. With the independence of Jamaica, the Cayman Islands reverted from being a self-governing territory of Jamaica to direct British rule. Sir Alexander Bustamante became the first Prime Minister of Jamaica…
Cayman Islands National Museum, George Town, Grand Cayman
The Heroes Square in the centre of George Town, which commemorates the Cayman Islands' war dead. The Legislative Assembly building is at the left.
George Town waterfront
Blue iguana