Jamaica, Land We Love

Jamaica, Land We Love
National anthem of Jamaica
LyricsHugh Sherlock, July 1962[1]
MusicRobert Lightbourne (arranged by Mapletoft Poulle), July 1962[1]
Adopted19 July 1962 (1962-07-19)
Audio sample
U.S. Navy Band instrumental version (one verse)

"Jamaica, Land We Love" is the national anthem of Jamaica, officially adopted in July 1962.[2] It was chosen after a competition from September 1961 to 31 March 1962, in which the lyrics of the national anthem were selected by Jamaica's Houses of Parliament. When Jamaica was granted independence on 6 August 1962, "Jamaica, Land We Love" continued to be officially used as the national anthem.

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  2. ^ "Jamaican National Symbols | The National Library of Jamaica". Retrieved 1 June 2024.