Quick Facts on Jamaica – National Flower Lignum Vitae tree
The National Flower is that of the Lignum Vitae tree (Guiacum officinale), whose name, ‘wood of life’ is believed to reflect its medicinal properties. Lignum vitae is a trade wood, also called guayacan or guaiacum,[1] and in parts of Europe known as pockenholz, from trees of the genus Guaiacum. This wood was once very important for applications requiring a material […]
Quick Facts on Jamaica – Blue Mahoe (Hibiscus elatus)
The National Tree is the Blue Mahoe (Hibiscus elatus) , a valuable timber for export.
Quick Facts on Jamaica – Doctor Bird
The National Bird is the ““ or Swallowtail Humming Bird which lives only in Jamaica and is one of the most outstanding of the 320 species of Humming Birds.
Quick Facts on Jamaica – Ackee
The National Fruit is the ackee. Whilst not indigenous to Jamaica, this fruit has remarkable historic associations. It was originally imported from West Africa, probably brought on a slave ship and now grows luxuriously producing, each year, large quantities of edible fruit. Jamaica is the only place where the fruit is general recognised as an […]
Quick Facts on Jamaica – Jamaican Coat of Arms
The Jamaican Coat of Arms shows a male and female member of the Taino tribe standing on either side of a shield which bears a red cross with five golden pineapples. On the crest is a Jamaican crocodile mounted on the Royal Helmet of the British Monarchy and mantling. The Jamaican national motto is ‘Out […]
Quick Facts on Jamaica – Flag
“The sun shineth, the land is green and the people are strong and creative” is the symbolism of the colours of the flag. Black depicts the strength and creativity of the people; Gold, the natural wealth and beauty of sunlight; and green, hope and agricultural resources.
Kingston Guide
Kingston GuideKingston is the Capital of Jamaica. The towering Blue Mountains form an impressive backdrop to city. This is the largest city in the English speaking Caribbean. Blue Mountain Peak is the highest point in Jamaica at 2,255.8metres (7402 feet). The Blue Mountains are the site of Jamaica’s first proposed National Park. The range covers […]