Why should we celebrate Jamaica's Independence?

Why should we celebrate Jamaica's Independence? Yes Jamaica has lots of problems but the Jamaican culture is so rich and is one that has influenced many people all over the world. Wherever I have travelled, I find that most Jamaicans I have met are leaders in their communities, entrepreneurs, small business owners. People respect Jamaicans and see us as fascinating, proud, hardworking, ambitious, talented people. Our excellent command of our native language which is the English Language (Thank you Britain!... yes for my foreign friends, Jamaica was a British Colony too) gives us a competitive edge over many other minority groups. We see opportunities where other people see failures. The hardships we faced in Jamaica has given us unique skills, given us resilience, that will to survive, that drive to be number one in all that we do. It is this culture that we celebrate. Many Jamaicans who have never travelled do not realise these unique skills that we have until they find themselves in a foreign country. We are quick to compare our little country to other countries and not realising that other countries are facing hardships too. Some countries are facing even worse conditions. Some countries have people with a broken spirit , people who don't have our will to survive. Inspite of the major challenges we face, there are still many Jamaicans who have a firm belief in god, who are positive, who are working hard right now in Jamaican communities to uplift those communities. for these leaders, failure is not an option. They seek to inspire hope and positivity in the hearts of everyone in their circle. It is this Culture that we celebrate on Independence Day. So if you are wondering why should you celebrate, these are some of the reasons.