Ecclesiastical + Religious
In Jamaica, religion is very important. Despite the 23% of the island who identify as...
National Heroes
Our heroes were first named in the 1960s when Jamaica celebrated its independence and celebrated...
The National Anthem
Eternal Father bless our land,
Guard us with Thy Mighty Hand,
Keep us free from evil powers,
Be...
Jamaican Geography
Jamaica is a mountainous island situated in the north of the Caribbean Sea. It is...
Tour Jamaica
EXPLORING ST. MARY
On the main road, just before the White bridge the R fork leads...
Political Constitution
Jamaican Politics is modeled on the Westminster Parliamentary system of government, that is, it is...
Infrastructure
Overview
Infrastructure and transport in Jamaica falls under the remit of the Ministry of Transport,...
What Are The Agencies Of Local Government?
November is observed annually as Local Government and Community Development Month. This year's theme is 'Empowering...
The Duties of Jamaica’s Attorney General
Section 79(1) of the Constitution provides that "there shall be appointed an attorney general who...
Cabinet Ministers
Do you know the different ministries that comprise the Executive arm of the government? Do...
Free To Live – Jamaica’s Free Villages
Slavery in the British West Indies ended in 1838, two years before it was intended to. The...
Objects From Our Past – The Institute Of Jamaica Collections
The Institute of Jamaica (IOJ) was established in 1879 by Sir Anthony Musgrave, the then...
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...
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...
15 Jamaican Great Houses
There are many great houses across the length and breadth of Jamaica, standing as stately...
A Moment In History – The World Welcomes The ‘Steppin Razor’
April 20 has been earmarked by the estate of reggae icon Peter Tosh's estate as...
Malaria Stats – Jamaica & The World
The following is an extract from Jamaica's Ministry of Health public advisory on malaria in...
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s Three Days In Jamaica
Dr Martin Luther King, Jr is a global icon and his life and work still...
That Day In September – Remembering Hurricanes Gilbert & Ivan
Water come inna mi room
Mi sweep out some with mi broom
Di likkle dog laugh to...
Journey To ‘Full Free’
Happy Emancipation Day, Jamaica!
The bill for the abolition of slavery in the British colonies received...
Hero Profile – Sam Sharpe
Sam Sharpe, born in the parish of St. James, and named after his master, is...
5 Essential Facts Every Jamaican Ought To Know About Paul Bogle
Sometimes it is surprising to find out that nationals in a country are unaware of...
National Heroes
Our heroes were first named in the 1960s when Jamaica celebrated its independence and celebrated...
Hero Profile – Norman Washington Manley
Norman Manley was born at Roxborough, Manchester, on July 4, 1893. For Manley achievement of...
Hero Profile – Marcus Garvey
Marcus Mosiah Garvey was born in St Ann's Bay, St Ann, on August 17, 1887. He...
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...
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...
10 Interesting Things About St. James
St. James is said to have been named by Sir Thomas Modyford in about 1655, for...
St Elizabeth’s Treasure
We're heading to St Elizabeth this Travel Tuesday - Treasure Beach, to be exact.
'Treasure' is...
Things to Do and See in St. Elizabeth
St. Elizabeth has it all. Fun, adventure, relaxation, a world famous bar and even a...
