“Carry me ackee go a Linstead Market, not a quattie wud sell” is a line in the popular Jamaican folk song ‘Linstead Market’. Ackee (Blighia Sapida) is the national fruit of Jamaica as well as a component of the national dish – ackee and codfish. Although the ackee is not indigenous to Jamaica, it has […]
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The doctor bird or swallow tail humming bird (Trochilus Polytmus), is one of the most outstanding of the 320 species of hummingbirds. It lives only in Jamaica. These birds’ beautiful feathers have no counterpart in the entire bird population and they produce iridescent colours characterstic only of that family. In addition to these beautiful feathers, […]
The Jamaica National Flag was first raised on Independence Day, August 6, 1962. It signifies the birth of our nation. The Flag brings to mind memories of past achievements and gives inspiration towards further success. It is flown on many triumphant occasions, showing the pride that Jamaicans have in their country and in the flag itself. Design […]
Let me say what a pleasure it is for me to welcome you today to the re launch of the Jamaica Association for the Resettlement of Returning Residents (JARRR) website.I know that I speak on behalf of all the members of the JARRR when I say that this is particularly heartening and encouraging as it […]
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Address by CEO, Jennifer McDonald to the Returned Residents & Friends Association Dinner December 17, 2014 SALUTATION PLEASANTRIES: Thanks for inviting me to share this Christmas dinner with you and to share my thoughts as well. I know many of you have experienced life outside of Jamaica and I am sure you’ll agree that there is […]
Mr Percival Latouche President
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