Jul 27, 2026 | History
As Jamaica approaches its 64th Independence milestone, macro-histories often obscure the human story behind the state. Discover how the Montpelier Collection (MS 2327) at the National Library of Jamaica uncovers the intimate domestic networks, financial leadership, and civic identity of St. James families who helped build a nation from the ground up.
Aug 18, 2025 | 12 East Street, Collection, News
The National Library of Jamaica (NLJ) proudly announces the digital release of a scientific treasure: “Study on the Biology of the Beach Clam, Donax (Bivalvia, Donacidae) in the West Indies” by renowned researcher Barry Wade (June 1965). For the first time, this...
Jul 17, 2024 | 12 East Street, Jamaican Biographies
It was Maya Angelo who said, “If you are going to live, leave a legacy. Make a mark on the world that can’t be erased.” These words resonate deeply when we reflect on the remarkable journey of Professor Emerita Daphne Rowena Douglas, CD, whose life embodied the...
Dec 5, 2022 | Poet Laureate News
Poet Laureate of Jamaica, Dr. Olive Senior was a primary-featured poet opening the five days long, “Out of Many Lit Festival”, produced by the Jamaica Society Leeds in the United Kingdom. This diaspora celebration of Jamaica’s diamond Jubilee saw Senior sharing the...
Apr 11, 2022 | 12 East Street
On Monday, March 21, 2022, the National Library of Jamaica (NLJ) hosted their annual “World Poetry Day Jamaica” celebration at The Jamaica Pegasus Hotel. The event saw the announcement of the 2022 cycle of the Jamaica Poet Laureate Prizes for Poetry (National Poetry...
Dec 13, 2019 | Uncategorized
Apr 9, 2019 | 12 East Street, Poet Laureate News
National Library of Jamaica ushers in its 40th Anniversary with signature events The National Library of Jamaica (NLJ) has had a busy month hosting two of its signature events: the 40th Anniversary Distinguished Lecture, held on Sunday, March 3, and its World Poetry...
Dec 19, 2017 | 12 East Street, Culture
In this season of love, we’re taking a look at 10 of Jamaica’s most captivating love stories. These stories of triumphant love gripped the nation and became indelibly entwined in the country’s social history and lore.
Oct 3, 2017 | 12 East Street, Literature and Poetry, Poet Laureate News
From Jamaica to Johannesburg: Lorna Goodison speaks at African Women Writers Symposium On September 15, 2017, the Poet Laureate of Jamaica, Lorna Goodison, delivered the Nadine Gordimer Memorial Lecture at the 5th African Women International Writer’s...
Sep 8, 2017 | 12 East Street, History
Our New Money! On the Anniversary of Changeover Day On Monday September 8, 1969 (known as Changeover Day) Jamaica saw the introduction of five (5) coins that truly marked the beginning of Jamaican currency/coinage. After 149 years (1840) of using the currency of the...
