The Jamaican National FlagWe celebrated our Independence Day on August 6, 1962. An independent nation with full dominion status within the Commonwealth. "Hardships there are but the land is green and the sun shineth." |
The Jamaican Coat of Arms |
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Ackee (Blighia sapida)The National Fruit, shown au naturel and in the preferred state as our National Dish - Ackee and Saltfish. |
LignumVitae (Guiacum officianale)The National Flower of the Lignum Vitae (Tree of Life) tree. |
Doctor Bird (Trochilus polytmus)The Swallowtail Humming Bird is the National Bird, and lives only in Jamaica. The island also offers some of the most enjoyable birdwatching in the West Indies.WINGS, Birdwatching Tours 1998 Calender |
The Jamaican Yellow Pages | GO JAMAICA! The Jamaican Gleaner Online | Jamaican Embassy |
"OUT OF MANY ONE PEOPLE"
Reference DeskThe World Factbook, CIA Political Parties, Georgetown University University of the West Indies, Mona Hampton School & Monro College |
Travel LinksCaribbean-On-Line, Jamaica Guides Where To Stay In The Caribbean Jamaica Home Screen, Microsoft Expedia World Weather, Intellicast Jamaica Weather by Roy Forrester Travel Information, U.S. State Department The Blue MahoeThe National Tree. |
The National AnthemEthernal Father, Bless our Land Guide us with thy mighty hand Keep us free from evil powers Be our light through countless hours To our leaders, great defenders Grant true wisdom from above Justice, truth be ours forever Jamaica, land we love Jamaica, Jamaica, Jamaica, land we love. Teach us true respect for allStir response to duty's call Strengthen us the weak to cherish Give us vision lest we perish Knowledge send us Heavenly Father Grant true wisdom from above Justice, truth be ours forever Jamaica, land we love Jamaica, Jamaica, Jamaica, land we love. |
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Rose Hall Great HouseThe restored home of Annie Palmer, The White Witch of Rosehall. The home is located in Montego Bay. Also read excellent book "The White Witch of Rosehall" written by Herbert G. de Lisser, ISBN 0 333 34969 5. First published 1929. My copy was reprinted 1983. |
National CostumeWorn by Jamaica's leading comedienne and poetLouise BennettRead "Jamaica Labrish" Jamaica Dialect Poems by Louise Bennett, if you can find it. My copy does not have an ISBN number. |
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