July 2, 1962:
July 2- Premier Sir Alexander Bustamante began aid talks in London with the British Government.
July 2- After 307 years the Union Jack was lowered at Up Park Camp for the last time making the disbandment of the British Military Headquarters in the island.
July 3, 1962:
July 3- Jamaica’s 10 year development plan was submitted at a ministerial meeting between the Jamaican delegation led by Sir Alexander Bustamante and Mr. Reginald Maulding, the Colonial Secretary.
July 3- Minister of Development and Welfare, the Hon. Edward Seaga, asked members of the Jamaica Chamber of Commerce to volunteer space in Press advertisement to help promote the concept of Independence throughout Jamaica.
The National Flag Raising Ceremony to inaugurate Jamaica's Independence at midnight on
August 5, 1962 at the National Stadium.
Source: National Library of Jamaica Photograph Collection
Source: National Library of Jamaica Photograph Collection
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