The National Anthem
Eternal Father bless our land,
Guard us with Thy Mighty Hand,
Keep us free from evil powers,
Be...
Physical Environment – Land of Wood and Water
The name Jamaica is derived from the original Taino word Xaymaca, meaning “land of wood...
National Symbols
THE FLAG
The Jamaican flag was first raised at midnight on August 5, 1962, as the...
Tour Jamaica
EXPLORING ST. MARY
On the main road, just before the White bridge the R fork leads...
The Story Of The Jamaican Flag
Section of Gleaner contributor Lance Neita's article on how the current design came about:
The months...
#Infographics: Jamaica Local Government Elections 2016
We're giving you way more than just five facts on Jamaica's Local Government Elections. Here...
The Duties of Jamaica’s Attorney General
Section 79(1) of the Constitution provides that "there shall be appointed an attorney general who...
Government
The following is extracted from the Jamaica Information Service (JIS). Download the document here.
Jamaica became...
Prime Ministers Of Jamaica
The Prime Minister is Jamaica's head of government, who is formally appointed into office by the Governor...
Did You Know? Five Facts About Local Government in Jamaica
1. What is local government?
This is the arm of Government that focuses primarily on community...
Amy Ashwood Garvey: The Woman Behind Jamaican Pan-Africanism
Marcus Garvey's fame has been heralded far and wide. He has been honoured as one...
15 Jamaican Great Houses
There are many great houses across the length and breadth of Jamaica, standing as stately...
What’s Right With Jamaica: A Blue Mountain Sunrise To Remember
How thankful are Jamaicans for Jamaica? It’s a wonderful country teeming with enthusiasm, brilliance, talent...
What Is It Like Performing At Grand Gala?
One of the events that everyone will be looking forward to during tomorrow’s Independence Day...
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...
Our Future On Fire: 3 Instances of Fires at Places Of Safety in Jamaica
Armadale Juvenile Correctional Centre - May 2009
On May 22, 2009 there was a fire at...
10 Milestone Years in Jamaica’s Civil Aviation History
Jamaica has come a long way where air travel is concerned. Moving from its first...
5 Jamaican Inventors And Innovators You Need To Know About
Jamaicans are no strangers to invention and innovation, as we have perfected the art of...
5 Milestone Moments for Women in Jamaica
Jamaican women have come a long way since the days of slavery, and there are...
Officially Open
In our first Wordless Wednesday post for the year, we feature the Bustamante Hospital for...
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 Marcus Mosiah Garvey
Sometimes it is surprising to find out that nationals in a country are unaware of...
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...
National Heroes’ Day: Jamaica’s Super Seven
How much do you know about Jamaica's national heroes? Do you know, for example, that...
5 Essential Facts Every Jamaican Ought to Know About Nanny of the Maroons
Sometimes it is surprising to find out that nationals in a country are unaware of...
Travel Tuesday – Must-See Places By Parish
As we continue our trek around Jamaica for Parish Pride month, we decided to check...
Parish Pride – How Did Your Parish Get Its Name? Part 2
In 1664, the Spanish relinquished control of Jamaica to the British and Sir Thomas Modyford...
St. James
Area
595 Km²
Population
185,334 inhabitants
Name Origin
Created after the British Capture of 1665 and named for James, the...
Parish Pride – The Changing Face of Jamaica
There was a time Jamaica looked like this:
Before the British arrived, there were no real...
Parish Pride – How Did Your Parish Get Its Name? Part 1
In 1664, the Spanish relinquished control of Jamaica to the British and Sir Thomas Modyford...
