Jamaica’s Journey To Independence
Let's take a trek down memory lane to recount Jamaica's journey to Independence.
First, our freedom
Freedom...
National Heroes
Our heroes were first named in the 1960s when Jamaica celebrated its independence and celebrated...
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...
Medicine + Health
In Jamaica, the Ministry of Health (MOH) is the Government organization ultimately responsible for the...
The Duties of Jamaica’s Attorney General
Section 79(1) of the Constitution provides that "there shall be appointed an attorney general who...
Judicial + Legal
Common Law
Jamaica, like Britain and her former colonies, operates under a Common Law legal system. This...
#Infographics: Jamaica Local Government Elections 2016
We're giving you way more than just five facts on Jamaica's Local Government Elections. Here...
Out of Many, One People: Jamaica’s Rich Chinese Heritage
Once upon a time, Jamaica had an influx of Chinese that caused so much unrest...
10 MORE Jamaican Proverbs To Make You LOL
Jamaican proverbs echo the voices of our ancestors. We hear, through these sayings, their admonition,...
One Of A Kind – The Doctor Bird
The 'doctor bird,' red-billed streamertail or scissors tail hummingbird, is indigenous to Jamaica. It is...
Ackee: The Good And The Bad
Ackee is a fruit that is deeply embedded in Jamaica’s history and culture. Our national...
Jamaican Proverbs That Speak To The Elements
Jamaican proverbs hold a special place in our hearts. They represent the continuation of the...
Amandla! Nelson Mandela’s Epic Jamaica Visit
When Nelson Mandela stood to address Jamaicans on Jamaican soil at the National Stadium, his...
A Moment In History – The Green Bay Massacre
January 5, 1978 was one of the darkest, most controversial days in Jamaica's history. On that...
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...
It’s A (Wo)man’s World – The First Women To Join The JCF & JDF
Whenever we think of a police officer or a soldier, the image that comes to mind...
#FactFriday: Five Facts About Portia Simpson Miller
She is one of Jamaica's most beloved political figures, its first female prime minister, and...
Hero Profile – Norman Washington Manley
Norman Manley was born at Roxborough, Manchester, on July 4, 1893. For Manley achievement of...
Champs – The Manley Legacy
Many Jamaicans don't know it, but former Chief Minister and Premier Norman Washington Manley was...
National Heroes’ Day: Jamaica’s Super Seven
How much do you know about Jamaica's national heroes? Do you know, for example, that...
Hero Profile – Marcus Garvey
Marcus Mosiah Garvey was born in St Ann's Bay, St Ann, on August 17, 1887. He...
St Elizabeth’s Treasure
We're heading to St Elizabeth this Travel Tuesday - Treasure Beach, to be exact.
'Treasure' is...
Parish Facts – Westmoreland, Hanover, St James & Trelawny
This week, we continue Parish Pride month by venturing further into the county of Cornwall, with Westmoreland, Hanover, St...
Travel Tuesday – Must-See Places By Parish
As we continue our trek around Jamaica for Parish Pride month, we decided to check...
Parish Facts – St Ann, St Mary and St Catherine
We kick off our Parish Pride feature with some quick facts about the parishes of...
Parish Pride – How Did Your Parish Get Its Name? Part 3
In 1664, the Spanish relinquished control of Jamaica to the British and Sir Thomas Modyford...