Louise Bennet: Miss Lou dies at 86
On Wednesday, Jamaican poet and folklorist Louise Simone Bennett-Coverly, who became the voice of the island’s culture at home and abroad, died in Toronto. She was 86 years old.
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George William Gordon – Jamaica’s National Hero
One of Jamaica’s National Heroes, George William Gordon was born to a slave mother and a planter father who was an attorney to several sugar estates in Jamaica. Seeing that his son George had …
Nanny of the Maroons
Often referred to as Queen Nanny, Nanny of the Maroons stands out in history as the only woman among Jamaica’s National Heroes. She possessed that fierce fighting spirit generally associated with the …
The History of Jamaica: From colonisation to independence
Jamaica’s rich and vibrant history has been shaped by the courage, determination, and resilience of its people. With a tapestry of diverse cultures and influences, this Caribbean island nation …