This coincides with similar celebrations taking place in the United States. Jamaica currently has seven national heroes and any celebration of our black history is expected to begin by honouring ...

For the last 52 years Jamaica has marked the month of October by the observance of National Heroes’ Day and Heritage Week. Yet, within at least the last two decades, there are indications are ...

On the island nation and in the diaspora, many are giving thought to the innumerable nameless individuals who helped overcame colonial rule and paying homage to Jamaica National Heroes.

Let’s speak to that. — virginia burke (@giaburke) October 23, 2024 Many social media users felt that both Marley and Miss Lou, as anti-colonial champions of Jamaica's independence, qualified as ...

Is Jamaica going to be the last country to acknowledge a man who contributed to the improvement and awareness of social justice, world peace and make him a national hero? He will probably be the most ...

The Hon. Dr. Edmund Bartlett, the longest-serving minister of tourism in the world, was recognized yesterday in Jamaica by his home country on National Heroes Day with the Order of Jamaica.

Pan-African leader Marcus Mosiah Garvey, convicted of mail fraud in 1923 in the U.S., is buried at National Heroes Park in Kingston. His remains were brought to Jamaica in 1964 after his death in ...

And they've become the underdog heroes of this World Cup ... Charles Edwards, former coach of the Jamaica National Women's Soccer Team. Thanks so much for your time. EDWARDS: Thank you.