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Reinventing the Meaning of Labour Day in Jamaica

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Jamaica Labor Day: May 24

Labor Day is a public holiday in Jamaica.

Jamaica, a country in the Caribbean Sea, south of Cuba and west of Hispaniola (Haiti and Dominican Republic), celebrates the Labor Day on May 24. The celebration of the holiday is set to another date only if May 24 falls on either on weekends.

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Posted on 23 May 2011 in : Jamaica Holidays,May Holidays


Eritrea Celebrates Independence Day

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Eritrea Independence Day: May 24

Independence Day is a public holiday in Eritrea.

Every year, on the 24th of May, the people of Eritrea, a country in the northeastern portion of Africa commonly known as the Horn of Africa, celebrates the anniversary of its independence.

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Posted on 23 May 2011 in : Eritrea Holidays,May Holidays


Ecuador Commemorates the Battle of Pichincha

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Ecuador Battle of Pichincha: May 24

Battle of Pichincha is a public holiday in Ecuador.

Ecuador remembers the bravery of Patriot army which bravely fought for the independence of Quito, the current capital of Ecuador, and other provinces surrounding the city leading to the establishment of Ecuador. The anniversary of this event is celebrated every year on the 24th of May.

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Posted on 23 May 2011 in : Ecuador Holidays,May Holidays


Labour Day Observed in Bermuda

Labour Day is a public holiday in Bermuda.

Bermuda Day: May 24

Labour Day is a public holiday in Bermuda.

The people of Bermuda have long struggled for equality among all racial and cultural elements. Steeped in a slave past, the people of the country have fought to also bring about fairness in work relations. The creation of the Bermuda Progressive Labour Party in the 1960s and Labor Day in the 1980s were part of a natural progression towards a safe and fair workplace for the people.

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Posted on 23 May 2011 in : Bermuda Holidays,May Holidays


Belize Celebrates Commonwealth Day

Commonwealth Day is a public holiday in Belize.

Commonwealth Day: May 24

Commonwealth Day is a public holiday in Bermuda.

What started as an observance of the British queen’s birthday became a celebration of the people and culture of Belize and the importance of being a part of the Commonwealth of Nations. Every year on May 24, the people of Belize celebrate Commonwealth Day, a time for horse races, youth events, and recognition of the Belize culture.

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Posted on 23 May 2011 in : Belize Holidays,May Holidays