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Jamaica, Land We Love. " Jamaica, Land We Love " is the national anthem of Jamaica, officially adopted in July 1962. It was chosen after a competition from September 1961 to 31 March 1962, in which the lyrics of the national anthem were selected by Jamaica's Houses of Parliament.
- 19 July 1962
- Robert Lightbourne (arranged by Mapletoft Poulle), July 1962
- Hugh Sherlock, July 1962
Jamaican Patois translation. Eternal Father, bless our land, Guide 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.
- 1962
- Robert Lightbourne
- Hugh Sherlock
Jamaica (/ dʒ ə ˈ m eɪ k ə / ⓘ; Jamaican Patois: Jumieka, [dʒʌˈmi̯eka]) is an island country in the Caribbean Sea and the West Indies. At 10,990 square kilometres (4,240 sq mi), it is the third largest island—after Cuba and Hispaniola—of the Greater Antilles and the Caribbean.
Info & Resources. Jamaica, Land We Love – The Jamaican National Anthem. The Jamaican National Anthem is “Jamaica, Land We Love” . All persons should stand at attention, (i.e., heels together) at the playing of the National Anthem and men should remove their hats.
Eternal Father bless our land, Guard [1] 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,
The Jamaica Independence Festival is a celebration of Jamaica 's independence, a status gained in 1962. History. The festival was initiated in 1962 by then Minister of Community Development (and later Prime Minister) Edward Seaga, to showcase literary, fine, and performing artists, [1] and to celebrate "things Jamaican". [2] .
Media in category "National anthem of Jamaica". The following 2 files are in this category, out of 2 total. "Jamaica, Land We Love", performed by the United States Navy Band.oga 1 min 21 s; 3.37 MB. Jamaica, Land We Love (1962), page 1.png 544 × 727; 51 KB. Category: