Jamaica Land We Love... 49 Years of Independence

In Traditional style i would like to firstly start off with the the Jamaican National Anthem followed by our honorary National Pledge;

"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"

"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."

To all my fellow Jamaicans, lets celebrate like there is no tomorrow, get on your best Clarks, pack your kercheif and fling on your string vest... 49 years is something to be proud of... be safe and have fun!