THE MONTHLY GLEANER | AUGUST 3 - SEPTEMBER 2, 2023 | www.jamaica-gleaner.com | NEWS 7 Independence Day being celebrated at Port Antonio Square on August 8, 1964. GLEANER ARCHIVES Jubilant people doing the Ska at the Jamaican Independence Anniversary Ball at the Runaway Bay Hotel in August 1964. GLEANER ARCHIVES This 1964 shows three youngsters who are pleased that their bus has been held up by the crowds and that they can view the spectacular independence float parade as it travel on along the Spanish Town Road. GLEANER ARCHIVES Guests in the main stand at the National Stadium rise at midnight in salute to the JamaicaNational Flag as it is raised to the top of the flagstaff during the ceremonies making Jamaica’s Independence. At right centre Princess Margaret and the Earl of Snowdon stand in the Royal Box, the Princess with eyes raised to the flag. GLEANER ARCHIVES
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