Admin Table of Contents
Which National Hero was born in Blenheim Hanover?
Sir Alexander Bustamante
Blenheim, a small rural hilly district in Hanover, is the birthplace of Sir Alexander Bustamante, the first Jamaican to be awarded the honour of National Hero while alive.
What were Bustamante’s main accomplishments?
He became a leader in activism against colonial rule. He gained recognition by writing frequent letters on the issues to the Daily Gleaner newspaper. In 1937 he was elected as treasurer of the Jamaica Workers’ Union (JWU), which had been founded by labour activist Allan G.S. Coombs.
What is the name of the plain in Hanover?
The principal plains are the Liguanea Plain in Kingston and St. Andrew, the Rio Cobre and St. Dorothy Plains in St. Catherine, the Plain of Vere in Clarendon, the Pedro Plain in St….
| Parish | Hanover |
|---|---|
| Peaks | Dolphin Head |
| Metres | 544 |
| Feet | 1,789 |
At what age did Norman Manley died?
76 years (1893–1969)
Norman Washington Manley/Age at death
How did Hanover get its name?
Hanover was established on 12 November 1723. It is the smallest parish in Jamaica and was established from parts of Westmoreland and St James parishes. It was named in honor of the British monarch, George I, who was a member of the German House of Hanover.
Who is Norman Manley wife?
Edna Manleym. 1921–1969
Norman Washington Manley/Wife
How did the Bustamante backbone get its name?
The Bustamante backbone or Busta is a hard candy that was named for Bustamante as he was considered by many to be like the candy, of “firm character.”
What kind of candy was Bustamante known for?
Bustamante was considered a “buster”, “a champion of the common man and tough article.”. The candy is also nicknamed Busta or Pinch-Me-Round, is a small tart shell with a coconut and brown sugar filling with flavor similar to Busta.
Why was Bustamante important to the people of Jamaica?
In time, Bustamante became a well-known advocate of the cause of the masses. Soon, he started traveling around the country, making speeches and getting to know the people. By 1938, there was much labor unrest and protest by the people against the poverty and degradation that they faced.
Who was Marcus Garvey Drive named after in Jamaica?
3) Marcus Garvey Drive is named after the Rt. Excellent Marcus Mosiah Garvey. He was born in the parish of St. Ann and his picture appears on the twenty-dollar and the twenty-five cent coins.