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National Heroes

Our heroes were first named in the 1960s when Jamaica celebrated its independence and celebrated what can be termed a cultural renaissance.... more

National Symbols

THE FLAG The Jamaican flag was first raised at midnight on August 5, 1962, as the nation was on the brink of independence. It... more

Quick Facts

Jamaica is a mountainous island situated in the north of the Caribbean Sea. It is the third largest of the 4 Greater Antilles.... more

Description

Jamaica is a mountainous island situated in the north of the Caribbean Sea. It is the third largest of the 4 Greater Antilles. Together,... more

Physical Environment - Land of Wood and Water

The name Jamaica is derived from the original Taino word Xaymaca, meaning “land of wood and water”. So while popular references on... more

Arts + Culture

Take a look at Jamaican culture through the lives of those who have helped to define it, and those aspects of art, dance and culture that... more

Tour Jamaica

EXPLORING ST. MARY On the main road, just before the White bridge the R fork leads to Calypso Rafting and then into the hills for Sandals Golf... more

Ecclesiastical + Religious

In Jamaica, religion is very important. Despite the 23% of the island who identify as non-religious, Jamaica remains a society profoundly... more

Sports

It's Olympics time and the eyes of the world are on Jamaica. For decades, Jamaican athletes have done their country proud... more

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