The Story Of Jamaica’s National Anthem
Jamaica's national anthem is a prayer, calling on God to bless and guard our country, and...
Quick Facts
Jamaica is a mountainous island situated in the north of the Caribbean Sea. It is the third...
Physical Environment – Land of Wood and Water
The name Jamaica is derived from the original Taino word Xaymaca, meaning “land of wood...
National Heroes
Our heroes were first named in the 1960s when Jamaica celebrated its independence and celebrated...
Ecclesiastical + Religious
In Jamaica, religion is very important. Despite the 23% of the island who identify as...
Infrastructure
Overview
Infrastructure and transport in Jamaica falls under the remit of the Ministry of Transport,...
Medicine + Health
In Jamaica, the Ministry of Health (MOH) is the Government organization ultimately responsible for the...
#Infographics: Jamaica Local Government Elections 2016
We're giving you way more than just five facts on Jamaica's Local Government Elections. Here...
Judicial + Legal
Common Law
Jamaica, like Britain and her former colonies, operates under a Common Law legal system. This...
Tell Your MP
Opening up the political process in this way will take some getting used to, but...
Christmas in Jamaica: What We Remember
Jamaicans are a truly unique breed of people with a predictable set of traditions at...
The Jamaican Melting Pot – Out Of Many, One Cuisine
Out of many, one people. Our nation's motto perfectly describes how peoples from several different continents...
Jamaican Proverbs That Speak To The Elements
Jamaican proverbs hold a special place in our hearts. They represent the continuation of the...
The Story Of Jamaica’s Motto & Coat Of Arms
The Jamaican national motto is ‘Out of Many, One People’, based on the population’s multi-racial...
Free To Live – Jamaica’s Free Villages
Slavery in the British West Indies ended in 1838, two years before it was intended to. The...
Fort Charlotte – An Untapped Gem
We don't get to Hanover often enough on Travel Tuesdays. When we visited the parish last...
5 Milestone Moments for Women in Jamaica
Jamaican women have come a long way since the days of slavery, and there are...
Clear as Crystal Punch: The History of Piped Water in Jamaica
A little known fact is that Jamaica is one of the first nations in the Western...
Birds and Religion in Jamaica
Jamaica's location and climate makes it the ideal haven for its approximately 280-species strong bird...
876 and 658: The history behind Jamaica’s area code
Jamaica has a new area code: 658. It became necessary for Jamaica to get an...
5 Essential Facts Every Jamaican Needs To Know About Sir Alexander Bustamante
Sometimes it is surprising to find out that nationals in a country are unaware of...
Hero Profile – Sir Alexander Bustamante
Sir William Alexander Clarke Bustamante, Jamaica's first Prime Minister after the country gained independence in...
National Heroes
Our heroes were first named in the 1960s when Jamaica celebrated its independence and celebrated...
5 Essential Facts Every Jamaican Ought to Know About George William Gordon
Sometimes it is surprising to find out that nationals in a country are unaware of...
5 Essential Facts Every Jamaican Ought To Know About Norman Washington Manley
Sometimes it is surprising to find out that nationals in a country are unaware of...
Trelawny: Sightseeing Historical Sites
There are many things to do in Trelawny that involve the beach, river, a cruise...
St. Elizabeth
Area
1212.4 Km²
Population
151,887
Name Origin
Named for Lady Elizabeth Modyford, wife of Jamaican Governor Sir Thomas Modyford
St. Elizabeth...
Travel Tuesday – Must-See Places By Parish
As we continue our trek around Jamaica for Parish Pride month, we decided to check...
Parish Facts – Clarendon, Manchester & St Elizabeth
This week, we continue Parish Pride month with some quick facts about the parishes of Clarendon and Manchester to...
St. James
Area
595 Km²
Population
185,334 inhabitants
Name Origin
Created after the British Capture of 1665 and named for James, the...
