Out of Many, One People: The Spanish
2010-08-12
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. Continue Reading
Out of Many, One People: The Lebanese and Syrians
2010-06-27
Many started out as pedlars, becoming successful merchants over time opening dry goods stores in downtown Kingston.Continue Reading
Out of Many, One People: The English
2010-05-02
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 governmentContinue Reading
Out of Many, One People: The Irish
2010-04-02
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.Continue Reading
Out of Many, One People: The Chinese
2010-04-02
Chinese migrants came to Jamaica as indentured workers, and, later established themselves mostly as bakers, shopkeepers, and restauranteurs.Continue Reading
Out of Many, One People: The Taino
2010-04-02
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”.Continue Reading
