The document outlines Jamaica's national symbols and heroes. It provides details on the national motto ("Out of Many One People"), pledge, anthem ("Jamaica Land We Love"), and song ("I Pledge My Heart"). It also describes the national flag (featuring black, gold and green), coat of arms, bird (doctor bird), fruit (ackee), flower (lignum vitae), and tree (blue mahoe). Finally, it profiles eight national heroes of Jamaica including Paul Bogle, Alexander Bustamante, Marcus Garvey, George William Gordon, Norman Manley, Nanny of the Maroons, Samuel Sharpe.

1. National Symbols and Heroes

2. National Motto
Out of Many One People

3. National Pledge
Before God and all mankind, I pledge the love and loyalty of
my heart, the wisdom and courage of my mind, the strength
and vigor of my body in the service of my fellow citizens;
I promise to stand up for Justice, Brotherhood and Peace, to
work diligently and creatively, to think generously and
honestly, so that Jamaica may, under God, increase in beauty,
fellowship and prosperity, and play her part in advancing the
welfare of the whole human race.

4. National Anthem – Jamaica Land
We Love
Eternal Father bless our land,
Guard us with Thy Mighty Hand,
Keep us free from evil powers,
Be our light through countless hours.
To our Leaders, Great Defender,
Grant true wisdom from above.
Justice, Truth be ours forever,
Jamaica, Land we love.
Jamaica, Jamaica, Jamaica land we love.
Teach us true respect for all,
Stir response to duty‟s call, strengthen us the weak to cherish,
Give us vision lest we perish.
Knowledge send us Heavenly Father,
Grant true wisdom from above.
Justice, Truth be ours forever,
Jamaica, land we love.
Jamaica, Jamaica, Jamaica land we love.

5. National Song – I Pledge My
Heart
I pledge my heart forever
To serve with humble pride
This shining homeland, ever
So long as earth abide.
I pledge my heart, this island
As God and faith shall live
My work, my strength, my love and
My loyalty to give.
O green isle of the Indies,
Jamaica, strong and free,
Our vows and loyal promises
O heartland, „tis to Thee.

6. National Symbols

7. National Flag
“The sun shineth, the land is green and
the people are strong and creative” is
the symbolism of the colors of the flag.
 Black depicts the strength and
creativity of the people;
 Gold, the natural wealth and beauty
of sunlight;
 And green, hope and agricultural
resources.

8. Coat of Arms
 The Jamaican national motto is „Out of
Many One People‟, based on the
population‟s multi-racial roots.
 The motto is represented on the Coat of
Arms, showing a male and female member
of the Taino tribe standing on either side of
a shield which bears a red cross with five
golden pineapples.
 The crest shows a Jamaican crocodile
mounted on the Royal Helmet of the British
Monarchy and mantling.

9. National Bird
 The doctor bird or swallow tail
humming bird, is the national bird
of Jamaica.
 It lives only in Jamaica.
 The doctor bird‟s feathers have no
counterpart in the entire bird
population.
 The mature male has two long tails
which stream behind him when he
flies.

10. National Fruit
 Ackee is the national fruit of
Jamaica.
 A component of the national dish –
ackee and codfish.
 The ackee tree grows up to 50ft and
bears large red and yellow fruit 3-4
in. long.
 When ripe the fruit burst into
sections revealing shiny black round
seeds on top of a yellow aril which
is partially edible.

11. National Flower
 Lignum Vitae is the national flower
of Jamaican.
 Lignum Vitae comes from Latin and
means “wood of life”.
 In Jamaica it grows best in the dry
woodland along the north and south
coasts of the island.
 The plant is extremely ornamental,
producing an attractive blue flower
and orange-yellow fruit, while its
crown has an attractive rounded
shape.

12. National Tree
 Blue Mahoe is the national tree of
Jamaica.
 The name mahoe is derived from a
Carib Indian word.
 The „blue‟ refers to blue-green streaks in
the polished wood, giving it a
distinctive appearance.
 It is indigenous to the island and grows
quite rapidly, often attaining 66ft or
more in height.
 The tree has a straight trunk, broad
green leaves and hibiscus-like flowers.

13. National Heroes

14. Paul Bogle
• Born in St. Thomas during
1822.
• Baptist deacon in Stony
Gut.
• Support of George William
Gordon.
• Lead a protest march due to
poverty and injustice on
October 11, 1865.
• Killed on October 24, 1865.

15. Sir Alexander Bustamante
• Born in Blenheim, Hanover on
February 24, 1884.
• Birth name was William
Alexander Clarke.
• Founded the Jamaica Labour
Party (JLP) on July 8, 1943.
• Jamaica‟s First Prime Minister
in 1962.
• Dead on August 6, 1977 at 93.

16. Marcus Garvey
• Born in St. Ann‟s Bay, St. Ann
on August 17, 1887.
• Started a small newspaper
called The Watchman in 1910.
• Founded the United Negro
Improvement Association
(UNIA) in 1914.
• Died in June 1940.
• Jamaica‟s first National Hero.

17. George William Gordon
• Born in St. Thomas during
1820.
• He was a preacher, social
worker and philanthropist.
• Started political career at 23
during 1843.
• Killed on October 23, 1865.
• Gordon house, was named in
his honor on October 27, 1960.

18. Norman Manley
• Born in Roxborough,
Manchester on July 4, 1893.
• He was a scholar, athlete,
soldier and lawyer.
• Founded the People‟s
National Party (PNP) in 1938.
• The president for the PNP for
31 years.
• Died on September 2, 1969.

19. Nanny of the Maroons
• The only female national
hero.
• The leader of the Maroons
during the 1700s.
• Known to be an
outstanding military leader.
• Died in 1750.

20. Samuel Sharpe
• Born in Montego Bay, St.
James in 1801.
• Grew up as a house slave.
• He was educated by his
master and became his
master‟s right-hand man.
• The main instigator of the
Slave Rebellion in 1831.
• Died on May 23, 1832.

21. National Symbols and Heroes