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The Royal Heritage Institute of Jamaica is dedicated to the study and conservation of the artistic, heritage and cultural assets of the country. Pastor Mrs.

The Royal Heritage Institute of Jamaica is a not for profit cultural/heritage private institution dedicated to the study, conservation and promotion of the artistic, spiritual, heritage and cultural assets of the country Jamaica and of Jamaicans in the diaspora.

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The Royal Heritage Institute of Jamaica is a not for profit cultural/heritage private institution dedicated to the study, conservation and promotion of the artistic, spiritual, heritage and cultural assets of the country Jamaica and of Jamaicans in the diaspora. The Royal Heritage Institute of Jamaica is dedicated to the study and conservation of the artistic, heritage and cultural assets of the country. Deatria Ann Barrett-Elad
President
Royal Heritage Institute Jamaica
Toronto, Ontario Canada

Letna Allen Rowe, OD
History Department
&

Mary Craig Bishop
Contemporary Department

Royal Heritage Institute Jamaica
Toronto, Ontario
Canada
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Mrs Letna Allen Rowe, OD
Curator & Narrator
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Royal Heritage Institute Jamaica Department of History
Toronto, Ontario
Letna Allen Rowe, OD
Curator & Narrator

$ROYAL HERITAGE INSTITUTE OF JAMAICA\Conserve • Preserve • Protect • PromoteAs we celebrate Jamaica’s rich heritage and h...$

17/10/2026

ROYAL HERITAGE INSTITUTE OF JAMAICA\
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As we celebrate Jamaica’s rich heritage and honour the enduring legacy of our ancestors, the Royal Heritage Institute of Jamaica invites all Jamaicans to participate in the Heritage Week Church Services and Civic Ceremonies taking place across the island.

These gatherings offer a meaningful opportunity to reflect on our history, give thanks for the sacrifices of those who came before us, and celebrate the cultural traditions, shared values, resilience and indomitable spirit that define us as a people.

Our heritage is our identity, our history is our foundation, and our legacy is our responsibility. Let us preserve the memory of our ancestors, celebrate the achievements of our nation, and inspire future generations to cherish and protect Jamaica’s rich cultural inheritance.

As we observe Heritage Week, may we be reminded that our duty to honour the past must be matched by our commitment to shaping a future worthy of the generations to come.

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16/10/2026

Jamaica Heritage Week 2026: Our History, Our Identity, Our Legacy

A nation that forgets its history risks losing its identity; a people who abandon their heritage surrender a priceless inheritance. Jamaica’s story is one of resistance, courage, sacrifice, resilience, and triumph—a legacy written by our ancestors and carried forward by every generation. From October 11–19, 2026, Heritage Week calls us to honour our past and defend the cultural treasures that define us. On Monday, October 19, we salute our seven National Heroes: Nanny, Sam Sharpe, Paul Bogle, George William Gordon, Marcus Garvey, Norman Manley, and Alexander Bustamante. The Royal Heritage Institute Jamaica urges us to Conserve, Preserve, Protect, Promote—because our heritage is not merely history; it is our responsibility, our identity, and our legacy to tomorrow.

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12/10/2026

PAUL BOGLE: A LEGACY OF COURAGE, SACRIFICE AND JUSTICE\
October 11, 1965 — Morant Bay, St. Thomas, Jamaica.

One hundred years after the blood-stained events of the 1865 Morant Bay Rebellion, Jamaica stood at a moment of solemn remembrance, honouring a man whose name had become inseparable from the nation’s struggle for justice, dignity and equality. Paul Bogle, a Baptist deacon and fearless advocate for the oppressed, led a historic uprising against the injustices, racial discrimination and harsh social conditions endured by Jamaica’s poor. The rebellion was met with brutal repression, and Bogle was executed, but his sacrifice would transcend his death and become part of the foundation of Jamaica’s national consciousness.

On October 11, 1965, Mr. Phillip Bogle, grandson of Paul Bogle, was photographed alongside Mrs. Edna Manley, the distinguished Jamaican sculptor who created the statue of his illustrious ancestor. The monument was unveiled at the Morant Bay Courthouse in St. Thomas, the historic setting of the rebellion, marking a powerful tribute to a man whose struggle helped change the course of Jamaica’s history.

Paul Bogle was later proclaimed one of Jamaica’s National Heroes and honoured as the Right Excellent Paul Bogle. His legacy stands as a lasting reminder that the pursuit of justice often demands extraordinary courage and sacrifice. Though his life was taken, his name endured—and his place in Jamaica’s history remains unshakable.

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October 12, 2026
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27/09/2026

17/08/2026

To the Rt. Excellent Marcus Mosiah Garvey

Today, Jamaica pauses to honour a giant whose vision reached far beyond his birthplace. Marcus Mosiah Garvey, born on August 17, 1887, was more than a leader; he was a dreamer who dared an oppressed people to believe in themselves, their history, their dignity, and their destiny.

Your message of self-reliance, unity, education, economic independence, and Black pride continues to echo across generations. You taught that greatness begins when a people understand their worth and refuse to surrender their future to others.

As Jamaica’s first National Hero, your legacy belongs not only to Jamaica but to the millions inspired by your call for self-determination around the world.

One hundred and thirty-nine years after your birth, we salute you with pride and gratitude.

Marcus Garvey, your dream lives on. Jamaica remembers. Jamaica honours. Jamaica rises.**

Issued in tribute by the Royal Heritage Institute of Jamaica.

07/05/2026

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