Jamaica

Country Jamaica
Capital Kingston
Continent North America(Central America)
Currency Jamaican dollar(JMD)
Languages English(Jamaican English) & Jamaican Patois

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Introduction

The island - discovered by Christopher COLUMBUS in 1494 - was settled by the Spanish early in the 16th century. The native Taino Indians, who had inhabited Jamaica for centuries, were gradually exterminated and replaced by African slaves. England seized the island in 1655 and established a plantation economy based on sugar, cocoa, and coffee. The abolition of slavery in 1834 freed a quarter million slaves, many of whom became small farmers. Jamaica gradually obtained increasing independence from Britain. In 1958 it joined other British Caribbean colonies in forming the Federation of the West Indies. Jamaica gained full independence when it withdrew from the Federation in 1962. Deteriorating economic conditions during the 1970s led to recurrent violence as rival gangs affiliated with the major political parties evolved into powerful organized crime networks involved in international drug smuggling and money laundering. Violent crime, drug trafficking, and poverty pose significant challenges to the government today. Nonetheless, many rural and resort areas remain relatively safe and contribute substantially to the economy.

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Jamaica - Wikipedia
Jamaica - CIA World Fact Book
Jamaica - BBC
Jamaica - National Geographic
Jamaica - Timeline - BBC

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Jamaican National Athletics Championships 2025: Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce makes women’s 100m podium, while Kishane Thompson speeds to victory in men’s 100m - Olympics.comJamaican National Athletics Championships 2025: Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce makes women’s 100m podium, while Kishane Thompson speeds to victory in men’s 100m  Olympics.com

Who is Jermaine Thomas? Texas man born on US army base to American soldier deported to Jamaica - Hindustan Times - Hindustan TimesWho is Jermaine Thomas? Texas man born on US army base to American soldier deported to Jamaica - Hindustan Times  Hindustan Times

100m in 9.75 seconds: Jamaican sprinter Kishane Thompson clocks fastest time in a decade - The Indian Express100m in 9.75 seconds: Jamaican sprinter Kishane Thompson clocks fastest time in a decade  The Indian Express

Thompson speeds to 9.75 at Jamaican Championships - worldathletics.orgThompson speeds to 9.75 at Jamaican Championships  worldathletics.org

England 7-0 Jamaica: Reaction & updates as Ella Toone scores twice in final warm-up game - BBCEngland 7-0 Jamaica: Reaction & updates as Ella Toone scores twice in final warm-up game  BBC

Jamaica to seek new power sector investors - BNamericasJamaica to seek new power sector investors  BNamericas

Jamaica’s Government Plans North Coast Dedicated Casino and Gaming Zone - topnews.inJamaica’s Government Plans North Coast Dedicated Casino and Gaming Zone  topnews.in

Jamaica’s film industry gets boost from new funds and global collaborations - The GuardianJamaica’s film industry gets boost from new funds and global collaborations  The Guardian

Jamaica Leaves Interest Rate Unchanged - TradingViewJamaica Leaves Interest Rate Unchanged  TradingView

Every Traveler to Jamaica Needs to Fill Out This Form Before Arrival - Caribbean JournalEvery Traveler to Jamaica Needs to Fill Out This Form Before Arrival  Caribbean Journal

Top Highlights from the Jamaica National Championships 2025 - FloTrackTop Highlights from the Jamaica National Championships 2025  FloTrack

Match Centre: England 7-0 Jamaica - England FootballMatch Centre: England 7-0 Jamaica  England Football

International Reggae Day celebrates Jamaica’s iconic music by refocusing on activism and climate justice - Global VoicesInternational Reggae Day celebrates Jamaica’s iconic music by refocusing on activism and climate justice  Global Voices

Jamaica Promotes Anti-Bullying Campaign - Marine LinkJamaica Promotes Anti-Bullying Campaign  Marine Link

Christopher Ellis, son of reggae icon, seeks Jamaica’s stamp of approval - Loop NewsChristopher Ellis, son of reggae icon, seeks Jamaica’s stamp of approval  Loop News

England v Jamaica: Lauren James set to return after three months out with hamstring injury - BBCEngland v Jamaica: Lauren James set to return after three months out with hamstring injury  BBC

England 7-0 Jamaica: women’s international friendly – as it happened - The GuardianEngland 7-0 Jamaica: women’s international friendly – as it happened  The Guardian

Jamaica to ask King Charles to refer issue of reparations for slavery to UK’s privy council - The GuardianJamaica to ask King Charles to refer issue of reparations for slavery to UK’s privy council  The Guardian

England 7-0 Jamaica (Jun 29, 2025) Game Analysis - ESPNEngland 7-0 Jamaica (Jun 29, 2025) Game Analysis  ESPN

Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce cruises to semifinals at the Jamaican National Athletics Championships 2025 - Olympics.comShelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce cruises to semifinals at the Jamaican National Athletics Championships 2025  Olympics.com

Toone scores twice in England’s easy test against Jamaica ahead of Euros - The GuardianToone scores twice in England’s easy test against Jamaica ahead of Euros  The Guardian

England v Jamaica live: Result from Euro 2025 send-off as Lionesses enjoy big win - The IndependentEngland v Jamaica live: Result from Euro 2025 send-off as Lionesses enjoy big win  The Independent

Jamaica to take fight for slavery reparations to King Charles - ReutersJamaica to take fight for slavery reparations to King Charles  Reuters

Is Jamaica the Ultimate Destination for Culture Seekers and Adventure Enthusiasts Looking for Authentic Caribbean Experiences? - Travel And Tour WorldIs Jamaica the Ultimate Destination for Culture Seekers and Adventure Enthusiasts Looking for Authentic Caribbean Experiences?  Travel And Tour World

Possible interstellar object zooming through Solar System — ESA - Jamaica ObserverPossible interstellar object zooming through Solar System — ESA  Jamaica Observer

Two Decades, One Bond: USD and Duncans, Jamaica Celebrate 20 Years of Partnership - University of San DiegoTwo Decades, One Bond: USD and Duncans, Jamaica Celebrate 20 Years of Partnership  University of San Diego

Jamaica: 2025 Article IV Consultation-Press Release; and Staff Report - International Monetary Fund (IMF)Jamaica: 2025 Article IV Consultation-Press Release; and Staff Report  International Monetary Fund (IMF)

The Jamaican National Championships Are Ja-Makin’ Things Interesting In The Sprints - Citius MagThe Jamaican National Championships Are Ja-Makin’ Things Interesting In The Sprints  Citius Mag

Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce confident "Jamaica track and field in good hands" with young generation - Olympics.comShelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce confident "Jamaica track and field in good hands" with young generation  Olympics.com

Usain Bolt named Jamaica Global Tourism Ambassador - Olympics.comUsain Bolt named Jamaica Global Tourism Ambassador  Olympics.com

England Women 7-0 Jamaica Women: Ella Toone's double helps Lionesses ease to win ahead of Euro 2025 - Sky SportsEngland Women 7-0 Jamaica Women: Ella Toone's double helps Lionesses ease to win ahead of Euro 2025  Sky Sports

Ambassador Anderson Delivers Jamaica’s National Statement During 55th OAS Regular Session - Jamaica Information ServiceAmbassador Anderson Delivers Jamaica’s National Statement During 55th OAS Regular Session  Jamaica Information Service

Gov’t to End Current JPS Licence in 2027 - Jamaica Information ServiceGov’t to End Current JPS Licence in 2027  Jamaica Information Service

Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness at a Joint Press Availability - U.S. Department of State (.gov)Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness at a Joint Press Availability  U.S. Department of State (.gov)

Lionesses vs Jamaica LIVE: Latest score and goal updates - London Evening StandardLionesses vs Jamaica LIVE: Latest score and goal updates  London Evening Standard

EU Jamaica raises J$8.3 million from 5K/10K run to benefit 8 schools - EEASEU Jamaica raises J$8.3 million from 5K/10K run to benefit 8 schools  EEAS

Government authorization granted for core survey over offshore Jamaica license - Offshore MagazineGovernment authorization granted for core survey over offshore Jamaica license  Offshore Magazine

Jamaica Launches First Ever Health Labour Market Analysis in Latin America and the Caribbean to Address its Health Workforce Challenges - Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)Jamaica Launches First Ever Health Labour Market Analysis in Latin America and the Caribbean to Address its Health Workforce Challenges  Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)

Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, Shericka Jackson, Kishane Thompson lead Team Jamaica for 2025 World Athletics Relays - Olympics.comShelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, Shericka Jackson, Kishane Thompson lead Team Jamaica for 2025 World Athletics Relays  Olympics.com

Diddy acquitted of sex trafficking, racketeering charges - Jamaica GleanerDiddy acquitted of sex trafficking, racketeering charges  Jamaica Gleaner

Questions grow over unprecedented illegal firearms seizure in Jamaica - The GuardianQuestions grow over unprecedented illegal firearms seizure in Jamaica  The Guardian

US$460 million for Negril airport project, advances to planning phase - Vaz - Jamaica GleanerUS$460 million for Negril airport project, advances to planning phase - Vaz  Jamaica Gleaner

Outstanding June pension payments to be completed by Friday - Jamaica GleanerOutstanding June pension payments to be completed by Friday  Jamaica Gleaner

Vietnam court sentences 11 to death for drug trafficking — state media - Jamaica ObserverVietnam court sentences 11 to death for drug trafficking — state media  Jamaica Observer

Man Born on Army Base to US Soldier Deported to Jamaica - NewsweekMan Born on Army Base to US Soldier Deported to Jamaica  Newsweek

Clarifying claim US soldier's son was deported to Jamaica - Snopes.comClarifying claim US soldier's son was deported to Jamaica  Snopes.com

EOI out for Jamaica broadband P3 - Partnerships BulletinEOI out for Jamaica broadband P3  Partnerships Bulletin

Teen plotting attacks on women charged in France’s first ‘incel’ case - Jamaica ObserverTeen plotting attacks on women charged in France’s first ‘incel’ case  Jamaica Observer

Sprint star Fraser-Pryce bids farewell to Jamaican National Stadium - caribbeanlife.comSprint star Fraser-Pryce bids farewell to Jamaican National Stadium  caribbeanlife.com

‘Full focus now Jamaica’ - Jamaica Observer‘Full focus now Jamaica’  Jamaica Observer

Forex: $160.35 to one US dollar - Jamaica ObserverForex: $160.35 to one US dollar  Jamaica Observer

Jamaica's government plans for new elections in accordance with constitution - ConstitutionNetJamaica's government plans for new elections in accordance with constitution  ConstitutionNet

House passes bill to implement changes to motor-vehicle registration and certificate of fitness services - Jamaica GleanerHouse passes bill to implement changes to motor-vehicle registration and certificate of fitness services  Jamaica Gleaner

Jamaica travel - Lonely PlanetJamaica travel  Lonely Planet

Jamaica had 27,000 more women than men in 2024, says PIOJ survey - Jamaica GleanerJamaica had 27,000 more women than men in 2024, says PIOJ survey  Jamaica Gleaner

Time to Fix Jamaica’s Medical Exemption Rule - trackalerts.comTime to Fix Jamaica’s Medical Exemption Rule  trackalerts.com

Jamaica’s ‘crocodile guardian’ is fighting to save the island’s feared predators - CNNJamaica’s ‘crocodile guardian’ is fighting to save the island’s feared predators  CNN

Modern Digital Society Must Be Built on Trust – Minister - Jamaica Information ServiceModern Digital Society Must Be Built on Trust – Minister  Jamaica Information Service

Jamaica’s three main business groups welcome government’s move to reform electricity framework - IRIE FMJamaica’s three main business groups welcome government’s move to reform electricity framework  IRIE FM

India-Jamaica ties will grow at pace faster than Usain Bolt’s, says PM Modi - The HinduIndia-Jamaica ties will grow at pace faster than Usain Bolt’s, says PM Modi  The Hindu

Political ombudsman closely monitoring political conduct amid complaints - Jamaica ObserverPolitical ombudsman closely monitoring political conduct amid complaints  Jamaica Observer

Jamaica To Build Caribbean’s Tallest Hotel And First Innovation Township To Redefine Montego Bay’s Tourism - Black EnterpriseJamaica To Build Caribbean’s Tallest Hotel And First Innovation Township To Redefine Montego Bay’s Tourism  Black Enterprise

FG Deploys Nurses To Jamaica To Bridge Professional, Education - News Agency of NigeriaFG Deploys Nurses To Jamaica To Bridge Professional, Education  News Agency of Nigeria

The ‘Mi nuh have it’ dilemma - Jamaica ObserverThe ‘Mi nuh have it’ dilemma  Jamaica Observer

World Athletics Relays Guangzhou 25: Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce's Jamaica into the 4x100m final as the men drop the baton - Olympics.comWorld Athletics Relays Guangzhou 25: Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce's Jamaica into the 4x100m final as the men drop the baton  Olympics.com

NTAC DG Lauds President Tinubu on Caribbean Partnership as Volunteers Depart for Jamaica - aljazirahnews.comNTAC DG Lauds President Tinubu on Caribbean Partnership as Volunteers Depart for Jamaica  aljazirahnews.com

Second seed Coco Gauff knocked out of Wimbledon - Jamaica ObserverSecond seed Coco Gauff knocked out of Wimbledon  Jamaica Observer

Hubert Busby Jr. – An interview with the Jamaican women’s national team manager - backpagefootball.comHubert Busby Jr. – An interview with the Jamaican women’s national team manager  backpagefootball.com

How a doctoral degree from Northeastern is helping Jamaica’s prime minister tackle gun violence - Northeastern Global NewsHow a doctoral degree from Northeastern is helping Jamaica’s prime minister tackle gun violence  Northeastern Global News

Jamaica - General DebateJamaica  General Debate

John Barnes: ‘Kabul isn’t a place you imagine going on holiday’ - The TimesJohn Barnes: ‘Kabul isn’t a place you imagine going on holiday’  The Times

The trust deficit and the crisis of confidence in the JCF - Jamaica ObserverThe trust deficit and the crisis of confidence in the JCF  Jamaica Observer

Working in Jamaica for Multilateralism - Welcome to the United NationsWorking in Jamaica for Multilateralism  Welcome to the United Nations

McClaren on Jamaica targets and Manchester United experience - FIFAMcClaren on Jamaica targets and Manchester United experience  FIFA

Legal battle continues over what constitutes Jamaican rum - BBCLegal battle continues over what constitutes Jamaican rum  BBC

Political Ombudsman Investigating Eight Complaints Received Since March - RJR NewsPolitical Ombudsman Investigating Eight Complaints Received Since March  RJR News

England Women 7-0 Jamaica Women: Ella Toone's double helps Lionesses ease to win ahead of Euro 2025 - Sky SportsEngland Women 7-0 Jamaica Women: Ella Toone's double helps Lionesses ease to win ahead of Euro 2025  Sky Sports

Archer’s return delayed as England name unchanged side - Jamaica GleanerArcher’s return delayed as England name unchanged side  Jamaica Gleaner

House of Representatives Commences Debate on Jamaica Tourist Board Bill - Jamaica Information ServiceHouse of Representatives Commences Debate on Jamaica Tourist Board Bill  Jamaica Information Service

New Fortress Energy Announces Sale of Jamaica Assets & Operations to Excelerate Energy - Business WireNew Fortress Energy Announces Sale of Jamaica Assets & Operations to Excelerate Energy  Business Wire

Australian nursery worker charged with raft of child sex crimes - Jamaica ObserverAustralian nursery worker charged with raft of child sex crimes  Jamaica Observer

Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce: What can we expect from Jamaica's sprint legend in her potential final season? - Olympics.comShelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce: What can we expect from Jamaica's sprint legend in her potential final season?  Olympics.com

LIAT to begin flights between MoBay and Kingston July 11 - Jamaica GleanerLIAT to begin flights between MoBay and Kingston July 11  Jamaica Gleaner

Jamaicans, Filipinos top work permit holder list in BVI - BVI NewsJamaicans, Filipinos top work permit holder list in BVI  BVI News

Gov’t will not renew JPS contract under existing terms — Vaz - Jamaica ObserverGov’t will not renew JPS contract under existing terms — Vaz  Jamaica Observer

Porn addiction warning - Jamaica ObserverPorn addiction warning  Jamaica Observer

Jamaica 70th Anniversary Summer Travel - firstcoastnews.comJamaica 70th Anniversary Summer Travel  firstcoastnews.com

US private sector shed 33,000 jobs in June — ADP - Jamaica ObserverUS private sector shed 33,000 jobs in June — ADP  Jamaica Observer

MOM: DEANE DEVALUED - Jamaica GleanerMOM: DEANE DEVALUED  Jamaica Gleaner

Electric shock - Jamaica GleanerElectric shock  Jamaica Gleaner

EU deepens strategic partnership with Caribbean Investment Forum - Jamaica ObserverEU deepens strategic partnership with Caribbean Investment Forum  Jamaica Observer

Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce continues as UNICEF Jamaica National Ambassador for 16th year - Olympics.comShelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce continues as UNICEF Jamaica National Ambassador for 16th year  Olympics.com

Kingston, Jamaica: our blueprint for a pragmatic approach to tackling plastic pollution and creating environmental and social impact - The Ocean CleanupKingston, Jamaica: our blueprint for a pragmatic approach to tackling plastic pollution and creating environmental and social impact  The Ocean Cleanup

10,000 Jamaicans to Participate in This Year’s Youth Summer Employment Programme - Jamaica Information Service10,000 Jamaicans to Participate in This Year’s Youth Summer Employment Programme  Jamaica Information Service

NHT to Host ‘Home It’ Expo at Emancipation Park July 5 - Jamaica Information ServiceNHT to Host ‘Home It’ Expo at Emancipation Park July 5  Jamaica Information Service

Jamaica’s poverty rollercoaster: harnessing data to break the cycle - World Bank BlogsJamaica’s poverty rollercoaster: harnessing data to break the cycle  World Bank Blogs

Jamaican designer goes global after dressing Dancehall royalty - caribbeanlife.comJamaican designer goes global after dressing Dancehall royalty  caribbeanlife.com

Why Jamaican Olympic Track And Field Athletes Are Switching Allegiance To Turkey - Citius MagWhy Jamaican Olympic Track And Field Athletes Are Switching Allegiance To Turkey  Citius Mag

Jamaica's Constitutional Reform: Interview with Richard Albert - International IDEAJamaica's Constitutional Reform: Interview with Richard Albert  International IDEA

Green Hydrogen Project Launched - Jamaica Information ServiceGreen Hydrogen Project Launched  Jamaica Information Service