HISTORY
What is the National bird?
Hummingbird
Name all 7 members of the current eboard?
Jahmallia Forde, Ayshja Graham, DeAngelo Greene, Jasmine Dyer, Charlize Taffe, Ryan Henry, and Dylan Satahoo
What is the official currency used in Jamaica?
Jamaican Dollar (JMD)
How many National Heroes does Jamaica have?
7
What food is typically served fried or boiled and is made of flour?
Dumpling
What day and year did Jamaica gain its independence?
August 6th, 1962
Who are the founders of JAMSA?
Keanu Hewitt, DeAngelo Greene, Tejaa Smith, and Shelecia Reid
What is the name of the game commonly played by children that is similar to tag?
Stuckie / Stuck and Freeze
What religion takes up 1% of the Jamaican population that was introduced in the 1930's?
Rastafarianism
What is the name of the famous ice cream shop in Jamaica?
Devon's House
What is the oldest city in Jamaica?
Spanish Town (1535)
Which event reoccurs every semester as a block party and showcases the Jamaican cuisine?
Pon Di Block / Nyammings
What is the first line of the Jamaican National Anthem?
Eternal Father bless our land
What is the name of the female 5 time Olympic sprinter champion?
Elaine Thompson-Herah
What hibiscus drink is often times served during Christmas?
Sorrel
How many parishes are there and name each one.
14, Kingston, St. Andrew, St. Catherine, Clarendon, Manchester, St. Elizabeth, Westmoreland, Hanover, St. James, Trelawny, St. Ann, St. Mary, Portland, and St. Thomas
Name 2 events JAMSA hosted during JAMSA week (February 2nd - February 8th) of Spring 2024
Rep Yuh Flag, Pon Di Block, Books & Reggae, Jamaica Day Expo, Talk Up Youths (Speed Dating)
Which famous artist was recently released from incarceration and is hosting a concert in December?
Vybz Kartel
Who ended slavery in Jamaica?
Samuel Sharpe
What is the national dish?
Ackee and Saltfish
What kind of government does Jamaica currently run?
Constitutional Monarchy / Parliamentarian
When did JAMSA become a non profit organization?
July 12th, 2024
What are the 5 most populated cities in Jamaica?
Kingston, Spanish Town, Portmore, Montego Bay, and Mandeville
Who is the current prime minister of Jamaica?
Andrew Holness
What dish is referred to as stamp and go?
Saltfish fritters