Hillary says congrats

KINGSTON – United States Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has congratulated Jamaica on its 48th year of independence, lauding the country for its rich history and culture and the accomplishments of the people.“Our two nations are united by our shared history, values, and hopes for the future,” Clinton said in a news release issued through the US Embassy. “We work together through Caricom to promote regional security and stability, widen opportunity and prosperity, and strengthen democratic governance and the rule of law throughout the Caribbean and across the Americas,” she said.Independence Day is being celebrated today. (Jamaica Observer.)