Jamaica Independence 64: Kingston’s Independence Village at the National Stadium Complex and a Grand Gala kept the “United in Celebrating Resilience” theme front and centre, with jerk, curry goat, ackee and saltfish, plus the Festival Song win “I Love Jamaica” by dBurnz. Brooklyn Culture Push: The inaugural Jamaica Rising Day Parade is set for Saturday in Brooklyn, with organizers moving the route to Ocean Avenue/Flatbush Avenue after crowd projections, and naming Nadine Sutherland as grand marshal. Trelawny Civic Moment: In Falmouth, the Water Square hosted the Independence Civic Ceremony with a Guard of Honour and Independence messages delivered by local leaders. Dancehall on the Airwaves: YUO101 Music & Big Yard Music dropped “Surato Juggling Medley Mix,” a fast two-minute juggling medley featuring Iwaata, Rude Link, Rytikal, Thrilla Rush, Kiprich, Quick Cook and Rik Rok. Streaming Spotlight: Sky’s supernatural thriller “Possession” lands with Gugu Mbatha-Raw in Jamaica as colonial legacy and inheritance claims collide. Music Releases: New Music Friday highlights include Karol G’s “Still” and Girl Ultra’s “Mentirasmentiras” featuring Buscabulla. Honours for Reggae: Mr. Vegas is named an Order of Distinction recipient for his dancehall and reggae impact. CPL Build-Up: Jamaica Kingsmen return to the Caribbean Premier League in a seven-team season starting soon, with CPL SchoolYard back-to-school activities planned for August 17 in Jamaica.