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| Jamaica's History Facts Jamaica is one of the three islands in the Northern Caribbean forming the Greater Antilles. It's the largest English-speaking country in the Caribbean Sea, stretching 146 miles from east to west. Jamaica is well-placed on the world's major shipping and airline routes. Jamaica has one of the richest and most varied landscapes in the region. There are 14 parishes. Clarendon---Hanover---Kingston---Manchester Portland---St. Andrew---St. Ann---St. Catherine St. Elizabeth---St. James---St. Mary---St. Thomas Trelawny----Westmoreland Kingston is the capital and the largest city of Jamaica, and also a large commercial seaport. Jamaica gain its Independence on August 6, 1962 and its Imancipation from Slavery on August 1, 1834. The position of Jamaica as a dependency of Britain for more than 300 years is reflected in both language and customs, which are combined with African influences. Reggae, a distinctively syncopated style of Jamaican music, much of it highly political, was popularized in the 20th century by Bob Marley and many others singers. Christopher Columbus was said to discovered JA on his 2nd voyage on (May 5, 1494) {this from my internet source}. In school I was taught 1492. Yet, when he first set foot on what he described as "the fairest isle that eyes have beheld" the Island was already inhabited by the Arawak Indians the first ever set of people to live on the soil of "Jamaica" then called "Xaymaca" which is derived from an Arawak (aboriginal Indian) word meaning "land of wood and water." Therefore, how can u discovered something which was already Inhabited??? JA also has 6 National Heros (men) as follow: The Right Excellent Paul Bogle, 1825-1865 The Right Excellent Sir Alexander Bustamante-1884-1977 The Right Excellent Marcus Mosiah Garvey 1887-1940 The Right Excellent George William Gordon 1818-1865 The Right Excellent Norman Washington Manley 1893-1969 The Right Excellent Sam Sharpe ??---1832 1 National Heroine (woman)The Right Excellent Nanny of the Maroons Our Language ~~ Jamaicans speaks Patois, it is our national dialect -English creole, broken English, whatever u wanna call it. These words are derived from a mixture of English, African, Spanish and other languages. Learn to speak Patois |
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| Jamaica's current Prime Minister is the RT. Hon. Portia Simpson-Miller. She made history by being the first "woman" to run the country... |
| Jamaica's National Coat of Arm |
| Jamaica's National Anthem (Popular Version) Eternal 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 defender, 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 all, Stir 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.. |
| Jamaican National Pledge Please Stand Up.... Before God and All mankind. I pledge the love and loyalty of my heart The wisdom and courage of my mind, The strength and vigour of my body in the service of my fellow citizens. I promise to stand up for justice, Brotherhood and Peace, to work diligently and creatively,To think generously and honestly, so that, Jamaica may, under God, increase in beauty, fellowship and prosperity, and play her part in advancing the welfare of the whole human race. |
| Jamaica's National Prayer Let us give thanks for all God's goodness and the wonderful heritage into which we have entered: Response to each petition: We give thee thanks, O God For Jamaica, our island home, the land of our birth - RESPONSE For the majesty of our hills, the beauty of our valleys, and the flaming loveliness of our gardens � RESPONSE For the warmth and brightness of our days and the calm and peace of our countryside � RESPONSE For the rich heritage of our people coming for many races, and yet one in purpose, in achievement, and in destiny, and for the dignity of labour and the service given by every citizen of our land � RESPONSE For freedom, just laws and our democratic way of life � RESPONSE For the high privilege and responsibility of Independence and for bringing us to nationhood � RESPONSE For our parents, teachers, religious and other leaders and all those who in every walk of life are helping to prepare us for responsible citizenship, and for all those who are giving voluntary service in the public interest � RESPONSE For the poets, artists and thinkers and all who create in us the vision of a new and better society � RESPONSE For our godly heritage, the example of Jesus Christ and the sacrifices of our fathers in the faith � Amen. |
| I Pleadge My Heart I pledge my heart forever To serve with humble pride This shining homeland, ever So long as earth abide I pedge my heart, this island As God and faith shall live My work, my strength, my love, and My loyalty to give. O green isle of the Indies, Jamaica, strong and free, Our vows and loyal promises, O heartland, 'tis to thee |
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| Jamaica's National Bird The "Doctor Bird" (Trochilus polytmus) lives only in Jamaica and is one of the most outstanding of all the species of Humming Birds. The feathers of the Doctor Bird are beautifully iridescent, a characteristic peculiar to this family. |
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| National Flower - Lignum Vitae Lignum Vitae (Guiacum officinale) is indigenous to Jamaica and was found here by Christopher Columbus. It is thought that the name "Wood of Life" was then adopted because of its medicinal qualities. |
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| National Tree - Blue Mahoe Mahoe (Hibiscus elatus). |
| Jamaica's National Flag The Jamaica National Flag came into use on August 6,1962, jamaica�s Independence Day. It was designed by a bipartisan committee of the Jamaica House of representatives. "Hardships there are but the land is green and the sun shineth" is the symbolism of the Flag. Black stands for hardships overcome and to be faced; Gold, for natural wealth and beauty of sunlight; and Green stands for hope and agricultural resources. |
| Ackee Jamaica's National Fruit Ackee the Jamaican National Fruit . Ackee (Blighia sapida). Whilst not indigenous to Jamaica, this fruit has remarkable historic associations. It was originally imported from West Africa, probably brought here in a slave ship, and now grows luxuriously producing each year large quantities of edible fruit. |
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| Ackee and Saltfish - Jamaica's National Dish INGREDIENTS : 1/2 lb. Saltfish (codfish) 1 dozen ackees 1 small onion 1 teaspoon black pepper 3 slices hot scotch bonnet pepper 1 small red sweet pepper cooking oil METHOD: Soak Saltfish in warm water to taste. After soaking saltfish (codfish), place it in cold water and boil. Clean the achee. Remove the seeds and all traces of interior red pit from the ackees. Wash ackees five times Cover and boil until moderately soft. Drain, cover, and put aside. Pick up(flake) the saltfish and remove all bones. Saut� thinly sliced onions and sweet pepper rings. Remove half of the fried onions and peppers Add saltfish and the ackees, and turn the fire/stove up slightly. Add black pepper Pour in to serving plate and garnish with remaining onions and pepper slice. ENJOY!!! |
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| Jamaica Land of Beauty Words by: A.L. Hendricks/ Music by:Lloyd Hall Jamaica land of beauty, We promise faithfully To serve thee with our talents And bring our gifts to thee. Jamaica we will always In honor of thy name, Work steadfastly and wisely And never bring thee shame. From riverside to mountain From cane field to the sea, Our hearts salute Jamaica, Triumphant, proud and free. Together in our country, In love and brotherhood. We'll work and play in freedom, As all God's children should With hearts and hands united In thanks for everything, That God has given unto us, Together let us sing, From riverside to mountain From cane field to the sea, Our hearts salute Jamaica, Triumphant, proud and free. |
| Playing Jamaica Land We Love...National Anthem |
| You can find anything u need to know about Jamaica here......Jamaica National Heritage Trust |
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