June Festivals in Jamaica Summer brings plenty of music to the island, starting with this festival,
which offers a week of international performers from the US, England,
France, Holland, Japan and the Caribbean. Jazz events take place in Ocho
Rios as well as Montego Bay, with jazz teas, jazz festivals on the river,
jazz barbecues and more. Showcases local dance, music and drama in June and July. This week-long event, which coincides with World Environment Day and
World Oceans Day, was designed to focus public attention on environmental
issues. The Natural Resources Conservation Authority (NRCA), in collaboration
with government agencies, organizes the program. It includes special public
tours of the Montego Bay Marine Park and the Blue and John Crow Mountains
National Park, a special church service and workshops.
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