Jamaica National Heroes

The Jamaican National Heroes dared to challenge the institution of colonialism and in so doing changed the course of Jamaica’s history giving social and political freedom to its people. Today, the statues of Jamaica’s seven National Heroes stand in proud acknowledgment, in the National Heroes Park in Kingston where they are viewed with inspiring pride, […]

History of The Accompong Maroons

HISTORICAL OVERVIEW: In May of 1655, under a plan aimed against Spain known as the “Western Design”, the English Fleet of 38 ships and about 8,000 men sailed into Kingston Harbor. The “Roundheads” under Oliver Cromwell’s leadership had many motives for attacking the Spanish. Chief among them was to avenge the deportation of English Settlers […]

Introduction

Rastafari is the most famous religious movement of the Caribbean. It has affected the culture and society of the Caribbean. Our goal is to provide information on Rastafari in Jamaica and to assist in understanding Rastafari. After reading these series of articles, one should be able to differentiate between the many individuals who are dreadlocked […]

Rastafari Comparison to Christianity And Judaism

RawHTML:   Rastafari Christianity Judaism Key Person (s) His Imperial Majesty(HIM) Emperor Haile Selassie of Ethiopia (1888 – 1975) Jesus God and Abraham of the bible. Founder Founder – Joseph Hibbert, Leonard Percival Howell Jesus Christ Abraham of the bible. Date 1930 A.D. 30-33 2000 B.C. Location Jamaica Middle East Middle East Key Writings Bible […]

I Saw My Land in the Morning

Words by M.G. Smith/ Music by Mappletoft Poulle I saw my land in the morningAnd oh, but she was fair,The hills flamed upwards scorningDeath and failure here. I saw through the mists of morningA wave like a sea set free,Faith to the dawn returning,Dark tide bright unity. I saw my friends in the morning,They called […]

I Pledge My Heart

Words by Victor S. Reid/Music by Gustav Holst I pledge my heart foreverTo serve with humble pride,This shining homeland ever,So long as earth abide. I pledge my heart this islandAs God and faith shall live,My work, my strength, my loveAnd my loyalty to give. O green isle of the Indies,Jamaica strong and free,Our vows and […]

Stories and Proverbs

The Jamaican poets, like the griots of the West African people, lead us to some answers to where did the African-Jamaican woman, man, children threadbare osnaburg clothing, draw the strength to lay the foundation of our nation by their insistence not only on freedom but also on justice, and to create that rich unique Jamaican […]

Mango Walk

Mi breda did a tell yuh nuh fe go mango walkgo mango walkgo mango walkMi breda did a tell yuh nuh fe go mango walkgo mango walkgo mango walk An nuh pick up the number 11Tell mi joe do tell mi joeTell mi joe do tell miTell mi joe do tell mi joeWhy you pick […]

Linstead Market

Mi carry mi ackee go a Linstead MarketNot a quattie worth sellMi Carry me ackee go a Linstead MarketNot a quattie worth sell Lord what night, not a biteWhat a Saturday nightLawd what a night not a biteWhat a Saturday night Everybody come feel up, feel upNot a quattie worth sellEverybody come feel up, feel […]

Longtime Time Gal

This long time gal me never see yuhCome mek me hold yuh handThis long time gal me never see yuhCome mek me hold yuh hand Peel head John Crow sit upon the tree topPick out the blossomMek mi hold yuh han GalMek mi holdw yuh hand Long time gal me never see yuhCome mek we […]