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Jamaica’s Independence Day on August 6 marks the end of British rule in 1962. Read how independence came, how it was marked, and how it is observed now.
A month-by-month guide to Jamaican festivals, from Accompong’s Maroon celebration and Reggae Month to Reggae Sumfest in July and Independence in August.
A Jamaican food guide to jerk, ackee and saltfish, curry goat, rice and peas, patties and bammy, with notes on drinks and how to order.
Where to go in Jamaica: Negril’s beaches, the Blue Mountains, Ocho Rios and Dunn’s River Falls, Port Antonio, Kingston and the quiet south coast.