Emancipation
When was emancipation declared in Jamaica?
What is August 1, 1838?
When was Independence declared in Jamaica
What is August 6 1962?
Which iconic Jamaican reggae musician wrote and performed the song “Redemption Song”
Who is Bob Marley
What word was derived from the Arawak that meant Jamaica
What is Xaymaca?
What major infrastructure project is currently underway in Kingston, Jamaica, aimed at improving transportation and reducing traffic congestion
What is the construction of the Southern Coastal Highway Improvement Project?
The Bill was passed in 1838, Emancipation was declared in the same year but what year did Jamaica introduce Emancipation as a public holiday.
What is 1893?
In what year and parish was Sir Alexander Bustamante born
What is February 24, 1884? What is Hanover?
What is the Jamaica National Tree and Flower called?
What is Blue Mahoe and Ligum Vitae?
Which Reggae Artist is the winner of 2023 Grammy for Best Reggae Album
Who is Kabaka Pyramid
Where was the Emancipation declaration read?
What is Spanish Town?
In what parish was Norman Manley born
What is Manchester?
Where was Paul Bogle buried
What is the National Heroes Park?
Who has the third fastest time among Jamaican 100m women athletes
Who is Skericka Jackson
In Falmouth, this high school stands firm in remembrance of one known Baptist missionary who assisted in abolishing slavery in the British colonies in 1838. What is the name of this school?
What is Wiliam Knibb Memorial High School?
From as early as 1932, the first definitive call for self-governance and shared his vision for what he called the ‘new Jamaican’. In the debut editorial of his publication of the same name, He explained his dream for Jamaica: “We want the spirit of national comradeship... Let us unite to accomplish this and Jamaica shall indeed become a better place for all of us.” Also known for this quote "a people without the knowledge of their past history, origin and culture, is like a tree without roots."
Who is Marcus Mosiah Garvey?
What is the traditional Jamaican music style that originated in the late 1960s and inspired reggae?
What is Ska?
Which Jamaican national hero became a hero while they were alive
Who is Sir Alexander Bustmante
She is Jamaica's all-time top goalscorer, and represents them at the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup.
Who is Khadija “Bunny” Shaw?
On August 28, 1838, the British Parliament in England passed a bill that freed approximately 311,000 enslaved Africans in Jamaica. What was the name of this bill?
What is the bill for the Abolition of Slavery?
We recognize August 1 1893 as the official day. Jamaica began to celebrate emancipation. However, this particular day was discontinued in 1962 when Jamaica gained its Independence. Independence Day was observed on the first Monday in August; Which Prime Minister was instrumental in reinstituting August 1 as Emancipation Day
Who is PJ Patterson
Which two former prime ministers appear on the $2,000 note in Jamaica
Who is Michael Manley and Edward Seaga
Which international summit was hosted in Kingston, Jamaica, to address climate change and promote sustainable development?
What is the Caribbean Climate Vulnerable Forum?