Once a dependency of Jamaica, the Turks and Caicos Islands became a crown colony upon Jamaican independence in 1962.

González was also well known for creating two bronze reliefs which commemorates Jamaican independence from Great Britain.

Morgan had a major success in 1962 with "Forward March", a song celebrating Jamaican independence from Great Britain.

After Jamaican independence in 1962, the Cayman Islands became a separate British Overseas Territory.

He won again in 1987 with "Give Thanks and Praises", celebrating 25 years of Jamaican independence, and for a third time in 1991 with "Come Rock".

In June 2012 they launched their single "Sort out You Life Jamaica", commemorating 50 years of Jamaican independence.

In 1963 he came to live in Brixton, London, joining his mother who had emigrated to Britain shortly before Jamaican independence in 1962.

At a celebration of Jamaican independence in Prospect Park the other day, the seating arrangement offered a snapshot of the political heavyweights of Caribbean Brooklyn.

This album was released to celebrate the 50th anniversary of reggae music and of Jamaican independence.

Previously Cayman Islands competed under Jamaica, British Empire as dependency until Jamaican independence in 1962.