Guidelines for Respecting the National Anthem
1. All persons should stand at attention when the National Anthem is played. Men are expected to remove their hats, and individuals in uniform should salute.
2. The first verse of the Anthem should be sung or played during official arrivals and departures of the Governor-General and the Prime Minister.
3. The Anthem may also be included at public gatherings.
4. In schools, it is customary to sing the Anthem as part of flag-raising or lowering ceremonies at the start and end of each term, as well as during Independence celebrations.
National Pledge
For use at the beginning and end of term, and on other special occasions:
Before God and all mankind, I pledge the love and loyalty of my heart, the wisdom and courage of my mind, the strength and vigour of my body in the service of my fellow citizens. I promise to stand up for Justice, Brotherhood and Peace, to work diligently and creatively, to think generously and honestly, so that Jamaica may, under God, increase in beauty, fellowship and prosperity, and play her part in advancing the welfare of the whole human race.