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National Pledge
National Pledge
For use at the Beginning and End of Term, and on Other Special Occasions.
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.
The Flag
The Flag
The Flag came into use on August 6, 1962, Jamaica’s Independence Day.
The Flag has a diagonal cross or saltire with four triangles in juxtaposition. The colours are:
Black - (depicts the strength and creativity of the people )
Green - (Symbolizes hope and agricultural resources )
Gold - ( For the natural wealth and beauty of sunlight )
The National Tree
The National Tree
Blue Mahoe (Hibiscus elatus)
The National Flower
The National Flower
Lignum Vitae (Guiacum officinale)
The Jamaican Coat of Arms
The Jamaican Coat of Arms
Bears the Motto: Out of many, One People
The arms show a male and female Taino (Arawak) standing on either side of the shield which bears a red cross with five golden pineapples superimposed on it. The Crest is a Jamaican crocodile surmounting the Royal Helmet and Mantlings.
The National Bird
The National Bird
DOCTOR BIRD (Trochilus polytmus)
The National Fruit
The National Fruit
ACKEE (Blighia sapida)
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