How Jamaica Became a Country. Jamaica Independence Day History.

It took 468 years. Independence is not about a country with borders, it's about people's identity and culture. There is a tremendous difference between living in a place and belonging to that place.
This video is to explain of how Jamaica became a country. From a Jamaican history of Maroons to the history of Jamaican politics - the road to gain independence was long and difficult.
When we talk about Jamaica Independence Day History, the picture presented by traditional historians is of a colony united under the British rule, moving gradually into 1940s towards self-governing and finally to Independence. In reality, however, the division and separation were the key words, because there were no collective memories, no common language, no common culture, no sense of a community for people who had shared the same soil for years. That is why the events that happened from the end of 1920s can be viewed as nothing short of a miracle.
= REFERENCES =
This video was written, edited and published by Irina Bruce, based on the materials gathered from the following:
The National Library of Jamaica
The Jamaica Information Service
The Jamaica Library Service
The National Gallery of Jamaica
The Jamaica National Heritage Trust
The Gleaner Company
The University of West Indies, Mona, Library
Books:
"The Story of the Jamaican People" by Philip Sherlock and Hazel Bennett, 1998
"The Jamaican, 56 Years of Independence", The Jamaican Magazine Collector's Edition, 2018.
"Jamaica Absolutely", edited by Arif Ali, 2012
Online Resources:
Wikipedia, KZbin
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[@JAMAICAWITHIRIE]

HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY! 💚🇯🇲 My first video on History of Jamaica. I try to avoid giving my personal opinion - just facts and official data which I gathered through several sources (see the list in description). Not sure if history videos will be interesting for many people, but since I'm a big fan of History in general, I thought I had to share this.

[@canjam87]

Love it,fantastic info...!!!

[@wolfy6791]

Thak you

[@wolfy6791]

Sorry thank you

[@2WOLOST]

Tysm u good person man

[@Ascgames]

Thanks really informative documentary on our country's independence history for Jamaica Land we Love.

[@shekamcloud3827]

I really love this woman🇯🇲

[@truthseeker4.049]

Me too. Amazing woman.

[@arleenchristie4413]

Me too she makes her videos interesting

[@Richardguy9]

I just want to thank you for your expose of what Jamaica is and what Jamaica means to all Jamaican in the dispora;

[@JAMAICAWITHIRIE]

Thank you! Very kind of you! I wish I could do more for this wonderful country.

[@canjam87]

Just doing what you r doing,

[@karendilworth8657]

You did an excellent job!! I am a British-born Jamaican and a teacher. I will now prepare to show this to my 4th grade students ... Well done!!

[@JAMAICAWITHIRIE]

Oh, wow! Thank you so much! Glad you have found this documentary helpful! I hope your students like it too... I will have more videos on History coming soon!

[@HumbleFamilyTravels]

Awesome 🖤

[@HumbleFamilyTravels]

Is "4th grade" primary Year 4.

[@CIRCLEOF4TRESS]

This was an awesome documentary. We have come a long way. Happy Independence Jamaica! 🇯🇲

[@JAMAICAWITHIRIE]

Yes, indeed! Thank you!

[@swaggyfinn5837]

@@JAMAICAWITHIRIE hi

[@danarichards161]

Yes it great

[@katsukibakugo9920]

Thank you! ^°^ I'm from Jamaica that's why lol

[@Lovely-wv3yq]

This brought tears to my eyes. Everytime I hear how far we've come from to be independent, I tear up a little. Jamaica land we love🇯🇲🇯🇲

[@elmencho9735]

Yes very far but now everyone is getting very fool/foolish hype and hypocrisy over💰 and fame

[@Denversmithjm]

Same here. 🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲

[@Lifestylewithjada]

Great video,Thanks for sharing..Jamaica land we love,The land of wood and water🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲❤❤❤

[@user-og8rk7vi8f]

Wonderful display of Jamaican independence, I love Jamaica 🇯🇲

[@guylinden4285]

Really interesting. This should on the History Channel.

[@JeffersonSalgado7]

Awesome video. I will show it to my sister, she adores Jamaican culture, music and their people. Love from Brasil! 😘😘😘

[@kaceykent2269]

As a Jamaican and a History teacher I must say that I really enjoyed this video. Great job!

[@JAMAICAWITHIRIE]

Thank you so much! It was one of the most difficult videos to make on this channel so far, both technically and emotionally. So glad you like it! ❤️🇯🇲🙏

[@rainyliz9233]

Do you work in Jamaica?? Cause we don't call the subject history or in my school we don't we call is social studies

[@kaceykent2269]

@@rainyliz9233 Yes I teach in Jamaica. History and Social Studies are two different subject areas in Jamaica with their own curriculum. I am aware that in some countries like the USA what we teach as History is taught as Social Studies.

[@rainyliz9233]

@@kaceykent2269 Ok miss

[@sabrinawisdom9673]

I loved this Irie... I got really emotional and teary eyed..blew my nose a few times..

[@JAMAICAWITHIRIE]

I was crying my eyes out when doing the research, making the video and recording the voice over.. Took me a few attempts. Decided to leave the pause before the National Anthem.. was such an emotional moment. 🥺🙏❤️🇯🇲 Thank you for watching and sharing your feedback ❤️

[@janaashaw2129]

Well done....I showed my grade 6 students this video....

[@JAMAICAWITHIRIE]

Thank you! I hope they found it useful and interesting!

[@AA-sz4bu]

Thank you for the history I watched again today 6 August 2022 on Jamaica's 60th indpendence 😊🤗

[@gaild.2213]

Excellent video and well documented. Thanks for going back to pre British rule and as most commentaries start there. Also expanding on the influencers of the identity of Jamaica as being our homeland. I can just imagine that transition from a foreign place to a homeland in the hearts and minds of our ancestors. 👍

[@JAMAICAWITHIRIE]

Thank you so much for this feedback! This video isn't popular yet, but so far it is the most important one I made on this channel.

[@gaild.2213]

@@JAMAICAWITHIRIE it will get popular soon. I've been sharing 😊👍

[@jamaicangyalnishoy1104]

History... Indeed 😊...love🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲.. all the way from Jamaica

[@zelulu.]

My teacher presented this for our social studies class and everyone loved it 😁💖

[@britinnit2115]

well put together. thanks

[@JAMAICAWITHIRIE]

Thank you so much!

[@jahnamejah7539]

" Bravo Bravo " ... Round of Applause 👏👏 .. Irena I am impressed because you know Jamaica's History. nore than the average Jamaican do 👍😁 and for that I give you. 10 out of 10 because some of the things that you mention I didn't know and I so glad that you take the time out to make this video that totally up-to-date me on the historical important history of Jamaica 🇯🇲.... thank you Irena without a shadow of a doubt you are definitely. One of Jamaica's Island Girl 😁🇯🇲💕🇯🇲😄.

[@cassandraanne4287]

Hello Irie, Since I'm coming to Jamaica next month for the first time I wanted to know the history of this beautiful contry.Thank youuuu I really enjoy the video 😃 Well done!!

[@anthonyedgehill7921]

You're a breath of fresh air to my mind, wow and more wow

[@marciabloise4007]

Thank you very much for reminding us of what a great country we have... there's so much i didn't know. Thanks and God bless you and family 🙏🙏❤

[@spoon7313]

I’m a history major. This was really helpful and well researched. I also appreciated the disclaimers made that was not all sunshine and rainbows. I was surprised to not see the Christmas rebellion mentioned here though considering it was the largest slave revolt in Jamaica. Other than that, great video!

[@izodman]

I love this and thank you so much Irina for putting this together! Happy Jamaica Independence Day! 🇯🇲

[@dinopalmer2083]

Time,date,place,year, now I wanna know more about my people. Never 2 young to learn,or old to listen.

[@kingnaldo4058]

Another great video, well researched and presented.....👍

[@JAMAICAWITHIRIE]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you!

[@kirklanddavey5818]

Omg this is the second time I am watching this video! And I loved it

[@alvinmorris8950]

Thanks Irena for refreshing my memory on the way we became a nation. Jamaicans are always striving for the top, you are a beacon that shines to take us out of the dark. A lot of young people don't know the rough road that the ancestors traveled that they are reaping thebenefits now.Big up to you and all the conscious Jamaicans. Excelsior in the highest.

[@winstontownsend2516]

Teach sista irie u know more about jamaica than many jamican,keep it up many subscribers coming

[@GrahamPhotog]

Very well done documentary. I was a teenager in Jamaica in the days leading up to and after independence. Since my family was British, I suppose we were considered to be "upper class", although I certainly never thought of myself in that way. I remember the parades in Kingston on Independence Day. We were a little concerned about our safety, but nothing was ever physically done against us. We emigrated to the States in 1965 when a law was past by the Jamaican government that you had to be a Jamaican citizen in order to work there. (I'm not sure if that was 100% true, but that's what I was told). I was also told that, in order to stay, we would have had to give up our British passports.

[@izodman]

This is fascinating! I was born post independence and never heard any stories from grandmum who lived during that time.

[@jrcoops7809]

Very informative thank you always for Showing the positive side of Jamaica.. Love what you're doing.. Born Jamaican..👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

[@JAMAICAWITHIRIE]

You are so welcome and thank you for joining us on this channel! I hope you enjoy the videos that are coming up soon! 🤗

[@trevorbolton4437]

Iree knows Jamaica and about Jamaica than most Jamaicans that lives in the country all their lives. Thanks for continuing to inform the world about Jamaica.

[@ahhjonge]

while watching adds; thanks for sharing , very interesting, nice to see the historic shots!

[@JAMAICAWITHIRIE]

Glad you enjoyed it! )))

[@falltumbler]

I got chills listening to that shaky, yet symbolic, first strains of our revered national anthem. Man, I love my country and people 💕. Thanks for sharing, Irena.

[@JAMAICAWITHIRIE]

Thank you so much for your feedback! ❤️

[@bmwm3ja]

This is excellent work! You did a great job of reporting on a lot of history in a concise way. Many other videos on this topic all repeat the same thing. You have included many key points. I took so long to watch this video because I thought it was going to be like the others. I apologise for that.

[@iangeorge3183]

Thank you love when you talk about Jamaica the way you do

[@naturallycurlymama5344]

I learn so much about our beautiful country 👏💕

[@amegasmith74]

I love you Jamaica 🎆💚💛🖤🇯🇲🇯🇲

[@careydepass130]

Very good work. Tears came to my eyes watching the Independence Day celebrations. We must never forget the indentured people who came to Jamaica after slavery from the Indian subcontinent and China who greatly influenced the culture.

[@Richardguy9]

Thank you Irie for your factual expose of Jamaica,s history. I lived through the thirties to the present era and know the truth? I was right beside Princess Margaret at the stadium. You can see me in the photo beside Princess Margaret to her left side, one seat behind in the photo I have on a long tie. I am featured right beside her with my wife. LOVE YOU and keep up the good work for jamaica

[@glencampbell6217]

blessed luv.. hope everybody is doing alright hope everybody is ok.. thank you for showcasing your your island.. it is so beautiful.. this is where i want to live.. i am convinced.. everything is so natural.. just as GOD intended.. please keep the content coming and continue to use your platform to promote your amazing country.. stay safe and stay strong.. more life.. be blessed.. luv...peace

[@philestenamcleod8545]

Thanks for the refreshing update appreciate your earnest gratitude

[@60xx]

Your video still stands in 2021 as a testament of your knowledge and sincerity to our country we are indeed thankful for your contribution.

[@rosesimpson4214]

This is summarized beautifully but just want to add something important for the students of Caribbean History. The Morant Bay rebellion (1865) began the first step in the process towards CONSTITUTIONAL DECOLONIZATION in the British Caribbean. It ended the Old Represntative form of Government where the white planters made the laws for Jamaica in the local Legislative Assembly. It was replaced in that year by Crown Colony Government which replaced the Legislative Assembly with a Governor (aided by a committee) who carried out the will of the British Crown.

[@JAMAICAWITHIRIE]

Thank you! The Morant Bay rebellion deserves a separate video though 🙏

[@joelkerr2934]

That was sweet. Gimmy more JA history.

[@cjgamer5478]

Thank you iree I know about Jamaica now 🙏 love Jamaica 💕

[@pinkbanton4383]

Beautifully done Irie , Watching it again

[@georgearcher6714]

Thank you.for presenting my country’s history it was factual welcome to the land of my birth.

[@queensophiab.9990]

Nice Job again my Sister...One love as we Celebrate Independence. JAMAICA..THE BLESSED LAND OF BEAUTIFUL, MENTALLY STRONG PEOPLE! WE little but we TALLAWAH!

[@christines5430]

Very interesting and well researched. You packed a lot into 15 minutes! Loved it

[@namelastname2127]

I personally think that you should get into Jamaican politics, Join the political board in Jamaica, and maybe one day you can become a prime minister or president of Jamaica, even though you weren't born there, any thing is possible. The main thing is that the people would certainly fall in love with you, because you are passionate and amazing people's person . Thanks Irina

[@JAMAICAWITHIRIE]

Thank you for kind words! 😊However, politics is not my thing. I prefer to do business together with the locals. This way we can change much more with different projects than by being limited by aaaaaa looooot of rules and regulations, as politicians are.

[@JIDAYAH1981]

@@JAMAICAWITHIRIE I really really appreciate you Irvine, like you wouldn’t believe😭 your love for Jamaica is so evident and we love you for that.🇯🇲❤️🇯🇲

[@jesus_drip8114]

This was a great video it really help me with my test👍

[@gloriarobinson1869]

Irie your vlog gave more historical lessons than the teachers gave in school then, but on the other hand history books were printed in London and they obviously left out important facts. They used to set the examination papers in London and correct the papers, so they would not allow the complete facts to be taught in schools. Though the examination papers were set in London, children, on passing their examination, when they immigrated to London and applied for jobs, would be told that their examination results were not good enough, so would have to take tests in English and maths before getting that job, oh how Brittain made it difficult for Jamaicans to succeed.

[@jackiedelvalle]

Made and MAKE.

[@gloriarobinson1869]

@@jackiedelvalle your point is:

[@Kadbros]

A long way coming, and a long way going. Eternal Father bless our land...

[@danarichards161]

I am happy that some one is telling me about my independence

[@peleb22]

Well done!! Keep highlighting our amazing country. Big up!

[@ianalphon7893]

Very interesting the amount of info with pics & video u have gathered

[@sherylmcintosh7107]

Very interesting thanks Irene.

[@vanessamurray4390]

Very good information. Thanks for the information

[@joeymcfloey2467]

Superb presentation - keep up the great work Irina!

[@zenny8656]

This was good. Thanks for reminding me of my country!

[@decoyderoy]

Excellent thanks for this vlog..

[@ianbryanbryan2138]

Beautifully done

[@peterfowke7818]

This very interesting information about the history of the people in Jamaica.

[@tlove21]

What a wonderful historical video.

[@TheEdge101]

Thank you for this!!!

[@facestylez1]

History was my favorite subject as a child......I enjoyed the history lesson.....Thanx Irena

[@gangstamacka]

Great videos as always! Good job repping our home 🏡!

[@tlove21]

You are a delight to this nation.

[@Grenadier1976]

Thank you, Irina. Another brilliant video ❤🎉👍🏽🇯🇲

[@blanchjames4255]

Great job! Irina!

[@Denversmithjm]

I love this video . Thank you Irina🙏🏾🇯🇲

[@sherrildavis3017]

This was very informative.

[@brando3023]

It's time to leave the commonwealth, restore the crown to the warrior , queen Nanny , restore prince tacky and quao tiles. CROWN RASTAFARI KING. Bring back our true African traditions of kings and queens to look after our people

[@zndrsmith]

As usual you did a good job. This was well researched and professionally presented. I always learn something new from your vlogs. The spanish heritage of Jamaica is not usually given much space mostly a passing mention yet most of our rivers and many towns do have a spanish name. Those dates you mention about the spanish past and some of the other stuff I didn't know about. Great job keep it up.

[@lorriannnicholas5480]

thx for helping me with my homework

[@JAMAICAWITHIRIE]

Welcome! 😊💪

[@tinastarlo8060]

I learned a lot from this I lived in jamaica and didn't know most of this stuff

[@kingultimate7956]

Stop sleep a school

[@stanleythompson9021]

Well Done! Time for Full Independence, meaning a disconnect from the British Crown and the establishment of an Independent Republic.

[@KeranKeranos]

Good luck from Ireland

[@mondaymurder23]

Well not going to lie but I dont think we are ready

[@KeranKeranos]

@@mondaymurder23 you are, you will be better away from them

[@stanleythompson9021]

@@mondaymurder23 If not now, when?

[@stanleythompson9021]

@@KeranKeranos Agree!

[@cecilehunter5382]

Love this. Thanks for sharing 😅

[@JustFluffyQuiltingYarnCrafts]

Very well done. I enjoyed this historical journey. Thank you!

[@rickflint3710]

Thanks Irina.

[@cleyton_lopes.40]

Congratulations for the beautiful work!!!

[@winnieflex4030]

Thanks great work

[@Spele10]

Excellent summary

[@JAMAICAWITHIRIE]

Thank you so much!

[@vinnykirpalani375]

Wow I loved this it helped alot

[@vinnykirpalani375]

🙃Great videos

[@Mrs.T305]

Thank you. I am getting teary eyes. ❤

[@chynachin8872]

Great documentary...

[@enlightenedment]

You are so good at this it's refreshing to watch your videos.

[@lionheadlionhead7849]

Great video 🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲

[@jackolantern7342]

This was a very nice concise summary of independence. More of these history videos please.

[@JAMAICAWITHIRIE]

Thank you! Yes, more coming up!

[@williemccraw4979]

This was really good I was genuinely impressed

[@ASCENSION416]

This documentary is really nice. Thank you Ma'am

[@valerieduhaney997]

Thank for sharing and Caring well apprecilove give thanks for the love of the future generations to forward.Well done.

[@kirklindoart]

Fantastic!

[@blackfilminstitute9138]

And good video thank you much blessings

[@lionheadlionhead7849]

Great work 🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲

[@josephinejohnson5644]

Awesome video!!!🥰

[@dcbb6865]

Great content 👍

[@sherinejordon3717]

Great job

[@staminadaddy]

Happy Independence my fav Ukri-Jamaican!!!