Posts Tagged ‘Jamaica people’

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.

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”.