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National Heroes Park to get Facelift

National Heroes Park is one of the most important sites in Jamaica. It is a botanical garden that features numerous monuments, and is the burial site of many of Jamaica's National Heroes, Prime Ministers, and cultural leaders (more…)
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National Online Album Launched

A National Online Album titled 'Picture Dis' which featured digital images of famous people, important places, significant events and more has been launched by the National Library of Jamaica. The online album features (more…)
Jamaica National Hero – Paul Bogle
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Jamaica National Hero – Paul Bogle

Paul Bogle, it is believed, was born free about 1822. He was a Baptist deacon in Stony Gut, a few miles north of Morant Bay, and was eligible to vote at a time when there were only 104 voters in the parish of St. Thomas. (more…)
Jamaica National Hero – Nanny of the Maroons
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Jamaica National Hero – Nanny of the Maroons

Nanny was a leader of the Maroons at the beginning of the 18th century. She was known by both the Maroons and the British settlers as an outstanding military leader who became, in her lifetime and after, a symbol of unity and strength for her people during times of crisis. (more…)