Archive for the ‘Out of Many One People’ Category

Out of Many One People: The Portugese Jews

June 8th, 2010 by Administrator 0

The Jews were allowed to remain in Jamaica after the British conquest and began to practice their religion openly, establishing synagogues.

Out of Many, One People: The English

May 2nd, 2010 by Anthea 0

The English colony has shaped all aspects of daily lives, from the sides of the road we drive on and the language we speak, to our government

Out of Many, One People: The Irish

April 2nd, 2010 by Administrator 0

Today, the legacy of the Irish is evident in the naming of places such as Irish Town, Dublin Castle, Irish Pen, Sligoville, Kildare, Leinstar Road and Belfast.

Out of Many, One People: The Chinese

April 2nd, 2010 by Administrator 0

Chinese migrants came to Jamaica as indentured workers, and, later established themselves mostly as bakers, shopkeepers, and restauranteurs.

Out of Many, One People: The Taino

April 2nd, 2010 by Administrator 0

The Taino, no longer in existence, left their legacy – having given the island the name Xaymaca, which to them meant “land of wood and water”.