Darell's 80th Birthday Crossword

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Across
  1. 2. Blue Mountain coffee descriptor
  2. 4. Mountain range producing globally prized coffee
  3. 6. Patois term for a close companion
  4. 8. Staple paired with rice
  5. 9. The “Gateway of the Islands”
  6. 11. Festival celebrating Jamaica’s musical heritage
  7. 16. Crop central to Jamaica’s rum industry
  8. 17. Island whose motto proclaims unity despite a tapestry of origins
  9. 19. Pepper essential to authentic jerk seasoning
  10. 20. Parish known for its size and agricultural output
  11. 21. Bird whose tail feathers inspired the national symbol
  12. 22. Surname of National Hero
Down
  1. 1. Currency used across the island
  2. 3. Flower symbolizing Jamaica’s national pride
  3. 5. Global genre first tuned in Jamaica
  4. 7. Sprinter whose surname became shorthand for unmatched speed
  5. 8. Surname of female Jamaican sprinter
  6. 10. Hue symbolizing joy and longevity—fitting for an 80th celebration
  7. 12. Famous waterfall attraction in Ocho Rios
  8. 13. Fish traditionally served with ackee
  9. 14. Capital city
  10. 15. Reggae icon whose first name is synonymous with the island’s sound
  11. 18. Once banned in the U.S., now central to Jamaica’s national dish
  12. 23. Month Jamaica gained independence (abbr.)