The Jamaican National Anthem

The Jamaican National Anthem

Eternal Father bless our land,
Guard us with Thy Mighty Hand,
Keep us free from evil powers,
Be our light through countless hours.
To our Leaders, Great Defender,
Grant true wisdom from above.
Justice, Truth be ours forever,
Jamaica, Land we love.
Jamaica, Jamaica, Jamaica land we love.

Teach us true respect for all,
Stir response to duty’s call, strengthen us the weak to cherish,
Give us vision lest we perish.
Knowledge send us Heavenly Father,
Grant true wisdom from above.
Justice, Truth be ours forever,
Jamaica, land we love.
Jamaica, Jamaica, Jamaica land we love.

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The Jamaican National Pledge

The Jamaican National Pledge

Before God and all mankind,
I pledge the love and loyalty of my heart,
the wisdom and courage of my mind,
the strength and vigour of my body in the service of my fellow citizens;

I promise to stand up for Justice, Brotherhood and Peace,
to work diligently and creatively,
to think generously and honestly,
so that Jamaica may,
under God, increase in beauty, fellowship and prosperity,
and play her part in advancing the welfare of the whole human race.

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Jerk Pork Recipe

Jerk Pork Recipe

 Ingredients Nutrition 

Servings 6-8 Units US
•    1 1⁄2 teaspoons ground allspice
•    1 1⁄2 teaspoons salt
•    1⁄2 teaspoon ground black pepper
•    1⁄2 teaspoon ground thyme
•    1⁄2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
•    1⁄4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
•    1⁄8 teaspoon ground cloves
•    3 green onions, chopped
•    3 cloves garlic, minced
•    2 scotch bonnet peppers (these are "killer" hot so you may want to use something like a jalapeno)
•    1 medium onion, chopped
•    1 lemon, juice of
•    3 teaspoons oil
•    2 teaspoons soy sauce
•    2 teaspoons malt vinegar
•    1 teaspoon minced gingerroot
•    3 -4 lbs cubed pork butt (2 inch chunks)

Directions

1.    In a large bowl combine the first 7 ingredients.
2.    Mix thoroughly.
3.    In a food processor combine green onions and garlic, peppers, onion, lemon juice, oil, soy sauce, malt vinegar and ginger.
4.    Blend until very smooth.
5.    Place pork in a glass bowl or large freezer bag, combine all ingredients and coat pork well.
6.    Cover and stir or flip often.
7.    Marinate for at least 8 hours.
8.    Take out of the fridge 1 hour before grilling.
9.    Preheat grill to medium high, skewer pork, 4 cubes to a skewer.
10.    Cook for 6-8 minutes on one side, flip and 6-8 minutes on the other.

Louise Bennett - Noh Lickle Twang

Louise Bennett - Noh Lickle Twang

  

Me glad fe se's you come back bwoy,
But lawd yuh let me dung,
Me shame o' yuh soh till all o'
Me proudness drop a grung.

Yuh mean yuh goh dah 'Merica
An spen six whole mont' deh,
An come back not a piece betta
Dan how yuh did goh wey?

Bwoy yuh noh shame? Is soh you come?
Afta yuh tan soh lang!
Not even lickle language bwoy?
Not even little twang?

An yuh sista wat work ongle
One week wid 'Merican
She talk so nice now dat we have
De jooce fe undastan?

Bwoy yuh couldn' improve yuhself!
An yuh get soh much pay?
Yuh spen six mont' a foreign, an
Come back ugly same way?

Not even a drapes trouziz? or
A pass de rydim coat?
Bwoy not even a gole teet or
A gole chain roun yuh t'roat.

Suppose me las' rne pass go introjooce
Yuh to a stranga
As me lamented son wat lately
Come from 'Merica!

Dem hooda laugh afta me, bwoy
Me could'n tell dem soh!
Dem hooda sey me lie, yuh was
A-spen time back a Mocho.

Noh back-ansa me bwoy, yuh talk
Too bad; shet up yuh mout,
Ah doan know how yuh an yuh puppa
Gwine to meck it out.

Ef yuh want please him meck him tink
Yuh bring back someting new.
Yuh always call him "Pa" dis evenin'
Wen him come sey "Poo".