Celebrate Jamaica 50th hits London!

The world is being invited to meet Jamaica at the London 2012 Olympics, and at Spanish Court Hotel on Monday, we got the lowdown on the 13-day concert spectacular entitled “Respect Jamaica’s 50th” to be staged in London’s O2 Arena on July 25 to August 6. Billed acts include Damian ‘Junior Gong’ Marley, Lee Scratch Perry, Yellowman, Tappa Zukie, Ernie Ranglin, Mutabaruka, John Holt, Tarrus Riley, Gyptian, Marcia Griffiths, Jimmy Cliff and Morgan Heritage. Patrons will also have the opportunity to indulge in a vibrant array of Jamaican culture, with other film, stage and cultural productions set for display.