The black, green and gold Flag; the national tree – the Blue Mahoe; the national flower – Lignum Vitae; the coat of arms bearing the national motto “Out of Many One People”; the national bird – the Doctor Bird or Swallow Tail Humming Bird and the national fruit – the Ackee.

THE NATIONAL SYMBOLS & EMBLEMS THE JAMAICAN NATIONAL ANTHEM At the end of September 1961, the government held a competition (entries) for a National Anthem for independent Jamaica. Initially, the entry chosen was “ Jamaica Proud we Stand ” composed by Bandmaster Edward Wade of the West India Regiment.

2 days ago · Colour poster with the national symbols of Jamaica - The Coat of Arms, National Flag, National Bird, National Flower, National Tree, National Fruit.

Today, the Jamaican National Flag continues to be a symbol of national pride and community cherished by Jamaicans all over the world. The phenomenal global success of the nation’s athletes and musicians has catapulted the flag to iconic world status.

To enhance access to its rich and varied collections, the National NLJ has digitized thousands of historical photographs, prints, drawings, pamphlets, programmes, manuscripts, books, rare maps and other rare and unique materials.

Jan 23, 2025 · The national symbols of Jamaica: Clockwise from top left - National Flag, National Pledge, Coat of Arms, National Song for Schools; National Anthem; National Prayer

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The manuscript and archives collection at the National Library of Jamaica is a combination of documents written entirely by hand; handwritten and typescript copies of works by authors; documents from institutions, corporate bodies, organizations and groups as well as personal papers from individuals and families.

Aug 3, 2017 · The Story of the Jamaican National Flag Have you ever wondered what’s the story behind our beloved Jamaican National Flag? Imagine if instead of the black, green, and gold, we hailed the blue, black and yellow? Or what about saluting the ‘white crocodile’? As we... Remembering Tom Redcam: Jamaica’s first Poet Laureate

The Photograph Collection is a large collection which dates back to 1844 when Adolphe Duperly published his Daguerrian Excursions in Jamaica. It is a collection of views and public buildings taken by Duperly with the daguerreotype, printed in Paris.