CA Country Anthems

Jamaica National Anthem History

Jamaica, Land We Love

Jamaica's national anthem, "Jamaica, Land We Love," was adopted upon gaining independence in 1962. Its music and lyrics were created separately and then arranged by Mapletoft Poulle following a national competition.

Jamaica Jamaica, Land We Love

Jamaica

Language
English
Anthem
Jamaica, Land We Love
Duration
1:21
Status
Today, "Jamaica, Land We Love" remains the national anthem, while the British royal anthem also serves as Jamaica's royal anthem due to its constitutional monarchy status.

History timeline

  1. 1962

    Hugh Braham Sherlock wrote the lyrics for the anthem.

  2. 1962

    Robert Charles Lightbourne composed the music for the anthem.

  3. 1962

    Mapletoft Poulle arranged the music and lyrics, submitting them to the National Anthem Committee.

  4. 1962

    The combined music and lyrics were selected in a national competition for the anthem.

  5. 1962

    On July 19, upon independence, "Jamaica, Land We Love" was officially adopted as the national anthem.

The first word of the anthem's second line is officially 'Guard', but it is frequently sung as 'Guide' by the public.