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A LITTLE HISTORY OF JAMAICA
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Jamaica was inhabited by Arawak Indians when Columbus explored it in 1494 and named it St. Iago. It remained under Spanish rule until 1655, when it became a British possession. Buccaneers operated from Port Royal, also the capital, until it fell into the sea in an earthquake in 1692. Disease decimated the Arawaks, so black slaves were imported to work on the sugar plantations. During the 17th and 18th centuries the British were consistently harassed by the Maroons, armed bands of freed slaves roaming the countryside. Abolition of the slave trade (1807), emancipation of the slaves (1833), and a drop in sugar prices eventually led to a depression that resulted in an uprising in 1865. The following year Jamaica became a Crown colony, and conditions improved considerably. Introduction of bananas reduced dependence on sugar.On May 5, 1953, Jamaica gained internal autonomy, and, in 1958, it led in organizing the West Indies Federation. A nationalist labor leader, Sir Alexander Bustamente, later campaigned to withdraw from the federation. After a referendum, Jamaica became independent on Aug. 6, 1962. Michael Manley, of the socialist People's National Party, became prime minister in 1972. |
JAMAICA'S CURRENCY
The Jamaican currency should not be confused with the U.S. dollar. Therefore, please refer to the below coversion link to view the current exhange rate. Banks are usually located within 15 minutes from all hotels and have
operating hours from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday to Thursdays and on Fridays 9am to 4pm.
Current Weather Conditions and Forecasts:
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The great Bob Marley once said! One love, One heart let’s get together and feel alright we should come together and love each other. Come to Jamaica and feel alright see the place of Mr Bob Marley and my country. He was born in the Mountains of St Ann and went to the city. Kingston. Would you like to know some more? Come to Jamaica! the moment we meet you, you will feel right at home in our! home JAMAICA. |
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