Prime Ministers & Governors General
He became Jamaica’s first Prime Minister at independence in 1962.
Who is Alexander Bustamante?
This reggae icon, who would later become world-famous, formed the Wailers in the 1960s.
Who is Bob Marley?
One of Jamaica’s most famous beaches, this Negril location features seven miles of white sand.
What is the 7 Mile Beach?
This international sporting event, held in Kingston in 1966, was Jamaica’s first time hosting a major global competition.
What is the Commonwealth Games?
This major highway, completed in the 1960s, connected Kingston to Jamaica’s north coast, boosting tourism.
This Jamaican drink is especially popular at Christmas time.
What is sorrel?
This prime minister, elected in 1972, was known for the slogan "Better Must Come."
Who is Michael Manley?
This international reggae festival, first held in the 1970s, helped bring Jamaican music to the world.
What is Reggae Sunsplash?
This beach in Portland is known for its crystal-clear waters and was featured in the movie "Cocktail."
What is Frenchman’s Cove?
This Jamaican sprinter won gold in the 200m at the 1972 Munich Olympics.
Who is Donald Quarrie?
The Jamaican dollar was introduced in this year, replacing the British currency.
What is 1969?
Jamaica is famous for this variety of banana, which is small and sweet.
What is honey banana?
The first Governor-General of Jamaica after independence in 1962.
Who is Sir Clifford Campbell?
This Jamaican poet, known as the "Caliban" of Caribbean poetry, wrote Collected Poems and Sun Poem.
Who is Edward Kamau Brathwaite?
The parish known for Portland Bight and the Milk River Bath.
What is Clarendon?
Veronica Campbell-Brown won gold medals in this track event at both the 2004 and 2008 Olympics.
What is the 200 metre race?
This first Miss World winner from Jamaica was crowned in 1963.
Who is Carole Joan Crawford?
The parish of St. Elizabeth is known as Jamaica’s "breadbasket" for producing these essential crops.
What are fruits and vegetables?
This Prime Minister, in office from 1980 to 1989, was known for his pro-business policies.
Who is Edward Seaga?
This poet and academic wrote Florida Bound and South Parade Peddlers and was the first Jamaican Poet Laureate in over 50 years.
Who is Mervyn Morris?
The river that flows through the town of May Pen.
What is the Rio Minho?
The Reggae Girlz made history by qualifying for the Women’s World Cup in this year.
What is 2019?
Jamaica was one of the first Caribbean countries to establish this kind of early childhood development policy.
What is a national early childhood education policy?
This traditional Maroon dish is cooked underground in a pit lined with hot coals.
What is jerk pork (in a jerk pit)?
Jamaica’s longest-serving Prime Minister, who held office for over 18 years.
Who is PJ Patterson?
This famous Jamaican artist, known for her vibrant market scenes, was awarded Commander of the Order of Distinction.
Who is Gloria Escoffery?
This mountain range lies to the west of the Blue Mountains.
What are the John Crow Mountains?
This Jamaican striker scored the country's first ever World Cup goal.
Who is Robbie Earle?
After independence, this natural resource industry helped grow Jamaica’s economy.
What is bauxite.
This bittersweet ingredient is a key flavor in Jamaican Chocolate Tea
What is cocoa?