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4 days ago · Jamaica is an island country of the West Indies. It is the third largest island in the Caribbean Sea, after Cuba and Hispaniola. Jamaica is about 146 miles (235 km) long and varies from 22 to 51 miles (35 to 82 km) wide. The national capital is Kingston. Learn more about Jamaica in this article.
- History
Jamaica - Colonialism, Slavery, Independence: The following...
- Cultural Life
Jamaica - Music, Cuisine, Religion: Jamaica’s cultural...
- British Rule
In 1907 a violent earthquake and accompanying fire struck...
- The Independent Country
Jamaica - Caribbean Island, British Colony, Reggae Music: On...
- History
5 hours ago · Olympic triple jump silver medallist targets injury-free season for glory at World Champs. ... KINGSTON, Jamaica — Recruitment for cohort two of the Government’s $2 billion Learning and ...
5 days ago · Capital and the major port city of Jamaica. Sandwiched between the Blue Mountains, crystal clear ocean and the Palisadoes. {a thin tombolo of sand that serves as a natural protection for Kingston Harbour}. Kingston is the center of natural beauty and bright diversity.
3 days ago · Robert Nesta Marley OM (6 February 1945 – 11 May 1981) was a Jamaican singer, songwriter, and guitarist.
3 days ago · Description. Marl, gravel, rocks and road construction material line the Rockfort road ahead of construction that was to take place. A single horse-drawn carriage is on the road. Subject. Rockfort (Kingston, Jamaica); Kingston (Jamaica); Roads; Carriages and coaches. Source. NLJ Photograph Collection IN: Kingston - Rockfort. Identifier. D0004584.
5 days ago · In 1907 a violent earthquake and accompanying fire struck Kingston and Port Royal, destroying or seriously damaging almost all of their buildings and killing about 800 people. Kingston’s layout and architecture were subsequently altered, and Sir Sydney Olivier (later Lord Olivier) rebuilt its public offices on the finest street of the city ...
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4 days ago · Jamaica - Music, Cuisine, Religion: Jamaica’s cultural development has been deeply influenced by British traditions and a search for roots in folk forms. The latter are based chiefly on the colourful rhythmic intensity of the island’s African heritage.