JAMAICA

ABOUT JAMAICA

Jamaica, a Caribbean island nation, has a lush topography of mountains, rainforests and reef-lined beaches. Many of its all-inclusive resorts are clustered in Montego Bay, with its British-colonial architecture, and Negril, known for its diving and snorkeling sites. Jamaica is famed as the birthplace of reggae music, and its capital Kingston is home to the Bob Marley Museum, dedicated to the famous singer.

**Counties and Parishes**
Counties	Parishes
Cornwall County	Hanover,Saint Elizabeth,Saint James,Trelawny,Westmoreland
Middlesex County	Clarendon,Manchester,Saint Ann,Saint Catherine,Saint Mary
Surrey County	Kingston,Portland,Saint Andrew,Saint Thomas

OUR FLAG

NATIONAL SYMBOLS

National bird : red-billed streamertail (also called doctor bird)
National flower:ignum vitae (Guiacum officinale)
National tree: blue mahoe (Hibiscus talipariti elatum)
National fruit: ackee (Blighia sapida)
National motto: "Out of Many, One People."

MUSIC

Though a small nation, Jamaican culture has a strong global presence. The musical genres reggae, ska, mento, rocksteady, dub, and, more recently, dancehall and ragga all originated in the island's vibrant, popular urban recording industry.

Many other internationally known artists were born in Jamaica, including Millie Small, Lee "Scratch" Perry, Gregory Isaacs, Half Pint, Protoje, Peter Tosh, Bunny Wailer, Big Youth, Jimmy Cliff, Dennis Brown, Desmond Dekker, Beres Hammond, Beenie Man, Shaggy, Grace Jones, Shabba Ranks, Super Cat, Buju Banton, Sean Paul, I Wayne, Bounty Killer and many others. Bands that came from Jamaica include Black Uhuru, Third World Band, Inner Circle, Chalice Reggae Band, Culture, Fab Five and Morgan Heritage. The genre jungle emerged from London's Jamaican diaspora.

Bob Marley, the most famous reggae artist from Jamaica.

Bounty Killer, is a Jamaican reggae and dancehall deejay. describes as one of the most aggressive dancehall stars of the '90s

Millie Small,is a Jamaican singer-songwriter, best known for her 1964 cover version of My Boy Lollipop.

Sean Paul is a Jamaican rapper, singer, songwriter, musician, producer and actor.

OUR CUISINE

The island is famous for its Jamaican jerk spice, which is integral to Jamaican cuisine. Jamaica is also home to Red Stripe beer and Jamaican Blue Mountain Coffee.

ACKEE AND SALTFISH.

RED STRIPE BEER .

JAMAICAN JERK CHICKEN.

ACKEE AND SALTFISH.

REFERENCE:
SITE http://jis.gov.jm/parish-profile