Jamaica became a haven of privateers, buccaneers, and occasionally outright pirates: Christopher Myngs, Edward Mansvelt, and most famously, Henry Morgan. England gained …

The history of Jamaica is a rich and vibrant one; it inspires us to move forward as a nation. Our history speaks to experiences of hardships and prosperity; and the growth and determination …

4 days ago · The following history of Jamaica focuses on events from the time of European contact. For treatments of the island in its regional context, see West Indies and history of …

3 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 …

The history of Jamaica over the past 500 years has been marked by the courage of the Jamaican people in their triumphant struggle for freedom and justice and by their unrelenting resistance …

Learn about Jamaica's history of diversity and resilience, marked with important historical figures and the nation's independence in 1962.

Jamaica’s history is rich and complex, shaped by centuries of migration, conquest, and transformation. Long before European contact, the island was home to the Taíno people, who …

Jul 11, 2024 · The history of Jamaica is a vibrant and complex tapestry that weaves together indigenous cultures, European colonization, African slavery, and the emergence of a unique …

The following history of Jamaica focuses on events from the time of European contact. For treatments of the island in its regional context, see West Indies and history of Latin America. …

The History of Jamaica. The Spanish were the first to bring sugarcane and slavery to the island. They ruled the land for a century and a half until they were defeated by the English in 1655. …