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Historic Jews living in Jamaica writes Ainsley Henriques

August 6th, 2011 by Administrator 0

Jamaica’s Jewish communities owning strong influence on Jamaica’s business community is historic for numerous reasons. Ainsley Henriques writes on…

Out of Many, One people: The Scottish

November 10th, 2010 by Anthea 0

The St Andrew Scots Kirk Church is one of the oldest in the island and is renowned for the St Andrew singers, a noted contributor to Jamaican chorale music.

Out of Many, One people: The Indians

October 5th, 2010 by Anthea 0

The Indians were the first to successfully grow rice, and established a rice mill in the 1890s in Jamaica.

Out of Many, One People: The Germans

September 11th, 2010 by Anthea 0

There are places across Jamaica of German influence such as Manhertz Gap, Charlotten-burgh, Mount Holstein, Bremen Valley, New Brunswick, Hessen Castle.

Out of Many, One Nation: The people who came to Jamaica

September 5th, 2010 by Anthea 0

A potpourri of culture, Jamaica is above any other nation or part of the world. Each native is born out of that melting pot, and no matter what WE ARE UNIQUE

Out of Many, One People: The Africans

August 31st, 2010 by Anthea 0

The influence of African ancestors is strongly shown in Jamaica’s matriarchial society, music, dance, oral traditions, superstitious beliefs, culture, cuisine.

Mexican breaks 9-year curse claiming Miss Universe crown

August 25th, 2010 by Anthea 0

Clearly Jimena Navarrete proves Mexicans have as much determination to rise above the odds as Jamaicans do. Thanks to Yendi who beat the odds of 2010 challenges

Jamaica’s culture girl Yendi wows Ms Universe Pageant judges

August 23rd, 2010 by Anthea 0

Earlier tonight Yendi Phillips created history as the Jamaican candidate with the highest finish in the Miss Universe pageant ever – she copped second place.

Out of Many, One People: The Spanish

August 12th, 2010 by Administrator 0

The Spanish introduced many staple crops such as sugar cane, bananas and citrus. They also introduced most of the domesticated animals found on the island.

Out of Many, One People: The Lebanese and Syrians

June 27th, 2010 by Administrator 0

Many started out as pedlars, becoming successful merchants over time opening dry goods stores in downtown Kingston.