VICTORY!! THE PORTLAND MUNICIPAL CORPORATION OFFICIALLY APPROVED THE PLAN FOR NANNY SQUARE!! WE ARE FINALLY GETTING THE STATUE OUR NATIONAL HEROINE DESERVES AND I AM ABSOLUTELY THRILLED THAT WE MADE THIS HAPPEN TOGETHER!! STAY TUNED AS WE WATCH THE TOWN CLOCK SITE START ITS AMAZING TRANSFORMATION!!
November 19, 2018
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To the Portland Municipal Corporation, Local Authority of Jamaica:
We the undersigned are urging you to honour Jamaica’s only national heroine by establishing a “Nanny Square” complete with a statue of the 18th-century leader of the Jamaican Maroons - Queen Nanny. Being a legendary leader, Nanny was also known to have “encouraged the continuation of customs [and culture] that had come with the people from Africa, which instilled confidence and pride in the early Jamaicans.”[1] We propose replacing the Port Antonio town clock that hasn’t worked in over 50 years, with a “Nanny Square” that sends a powerful message and has the potential to increase Portland’s economic and cultural appeal.
Calling on all Jamaicans, the Diaspora and all friends of Jamaica. We humbly invite you to join our effort in petitioning the Portland Municipal Corporation to honour the life of this brave woman who became, in her lifetime and after, a symbol of unity and strength.
[1] The Jamaica Information Service, “Nation Heroes: Nanny of the Maroons.” https://jis.gov.jm/information/heroes/nanny-of-the-maroons/... (4 June 2018)
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September 24, 2018
40 Comments
As our only national heroine, Nanny deserves this statue in recognition for her bravery.
I was born in Portland and and although I have lived in Uk since a child, I visit Jamaica regularly and have seen the clock and not impressed. I think a statue of Nanny is definately more fitting. I also think Port Antonio deserves a facelift. I love my Parish.
This is a really good to honor the only heroine of Jamaica and also put a new mark in the town of port Antonio, I suggest that other persons see the benefits of this action being taken.
It would be a great pleasure to see it and also my Daughter to see a brave and a strong woman
There should be a memorial for the Queen! Norman Manley has the airport named for him,
Longtime due why not have nanny their
Great job!!
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VICTORY!! THE PORTLAND MUNICIPAL CORPORATION OFFICIALLY APPROVED THE PLAN FOR NANNY SQUARE!! WE ARE FINALLY GETTING THE STATUE OUR NATIONAL HEROINE DESERVES AND I AM ABSOLUTELY THRILLED THAT WE MADE THIS HAPPEN TOGETHER!! STAY TUNED AS WE WATCH THE TOWN CLOCK SITE START ITS AMAZING TRANSFORMATION!!
November 19, 2018
Final supporters
To the Portland Municipal Corporation, Local Authority of Jamaica:
We the undersigned are urging you to honour Jamaica’s only national heroine by establishing a “Nanny Square” complete with a statue of the 18th-century leader of the Jamaican Maroons - Queen Nanny. Being a legendary leader, Nanny was also known to have “encouraged the continuation of customs [and culture] that had come with the people from Africa, which instilled confidence and pride in the early Jamaicans.”[1] We propose replacing the Port Antonio town clock that hasn’t worked in over 50 years, with a “Nanny Square” that sends a powerful message and has the potential to increase Portland’s economic and cultural appeal.
Calling on all Jamaicans, the Diaspora and all friends of Jamaica. We humbly invite you to join our effort in petitioning the Portland Municipal Corporation to honour the life of this brave woman who became, in her lifetime and after, a symbol of unity and strength.
[1] The Jamaica Information Service, “Nation Heroes: Nanny of the Maroons.” https://jis.gov.jm/information/heroes/nanny-of-the-maroons/... (4 June 2018)
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Reached 100 supporters
September 24, 2018
40 Comments
The clock in Port Antonio square have no importance historically and serves no purpose. Nanny as a historical figure can now be show cased for all to see along with some of what she did for jamaicans back then.
As our only national heroine, Nanny deserves this statue in recognition for her bravery.
I was born in Portland and and although I have lived in Uk since a child, I visit Jamaica regularly and have seen the clock and not impressed. I think a statue of Nanny is definately more fitting. I also think Port Antonio deserves a facelift. I love my Parish.
This is a really good to honor the only heroine of Jamaica and also put a new mark in the town of port Antonio, I suggest that other persons see the benefits of this action being taken.
It would be a great pleasure to see it and also my Daughter to see a brave and a strong woman
There should be a memorial for the Queen! Norman Manley has the airport named for him,
Longtime due why not have nanny their
Great job!!
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The clock in Port Antonio square have no importance historically and serves no purpose. Nanny as a historical figure can now be show cased for all to see along with some of what she did for jamaicans back then.