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The title of "National Hero of Jamaica" or the post-nominal letters ONH can be used following a recipient's name. The Order of National Hero was created by the National Honours and Awards Act, which was passed by Parliament in 1969. This act also designated Paul Bogle, George William Gordon, and Marcus Garvey as the first three recipients of ...
National Heroes Day is a holiday in Saint Kitts and Nevis that is observed annually on 16 September. It honours individuals who have made significant contributions to the advancement of the nation. There are currently five national heroes: Robert Llewellyn Bradshaw, Paul Southwell, Joseph Nathaniel France, Simeon Daniel and Kennedy Simmonds.
Independence Day, 6 August (public holiday). Independence from the British Empire in 1962. [4] National Heroes' Day, Third Monday in October (public holiday). Honors Alexander Bustamante, Nanny of the Maroons, and five other heroes. [5] Christmas Day, 25 December (religious and public holiday) [1] Boxing Day, 26 December (public holiday) [6]
The Jamaican honours system has developed as a unique entity since the passage of the National Honours and Awards Act by the Parliament of Jamaica in 1969 (Act No. 21 of 1969). The system is modelled largely on the British honours system, which was formerly conferred on Jamaicans. The Governor-General of Jamaica servers as the Chancellor of
Colonel C.L.G. Harris of Moore Town, then a Senator in Jamaica's upper house, was the driving force behind the move to recognise Nanny as a National Heroine. [30] Her portrait is featured on the $500 Jamaican dollar bill, which is colloquially referred to as a "Nanny". [31] Nanny is celebrated every October on Jamaican National Heroes Day. [32]
1 January – New Year's Day; 5 March – Ash Wednesday; 18 April – Good Friday; 21 April – Easter Monday; 23 May – Labour Day; 1 August – Emancipation Day; 6 August – Independence Day; 21 October – National Heroes Day; 25 December – Christmas Day; 26 December – Boxing Day
National Heroes Park (formerly King George VI Memorial Park) is a botanical garden in Kingston, Jamaica.The largest open space in Kingston at 50 acres in size, [1] National Heroes Park features numerous monuments; it is the burial site of many of Jamaica's National Heroes, Prime Ministers and cultural leaders.
To date, seven historical figures have been officially designated as 'National Heroes' by the government of Jamaica. Pages in category "National Heroes of Jamaica" The following 8 pages are in this category, out of 8 total.