Jamaica Independence

Jamaica's independence from Britain on August 6, 1962 marked the beginning of decolonization across the Caribbean and established the modern Jamaican state.

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The Jamaica Independence Act 1962 is an act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom that granted independence to Jamaica with effect from 6 August 1962.

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