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/Home/Historical Studies/History/Regional History/Central America/Caribbean /Jamaica History of Jamaica Votes:0 Search The Web! Search The Web! Search The Web! Search The Web! Free Travel Cheap Tickets Auction Newsletter Immigration Affiliate Make Money Jamaica HISTORY Arawaks from South America had settled in Jamaica prior to Christopher Columbus' first arrival to the island in 1494. During Spain's occupation of the island, starting in 1510, the Arawaks were exterminated by disease, slavery, and war. Spain brought the first African slaves to Jamaica in 1517. In 1655, British forces seized the island, and in 1670, Great Britain gained formal possession. Sugar and slavery made Jamaica one of the most valuable possessions in the world for more than 150 years. The British Parliament abolished slavery as of August 1, 1834. After a long period of direct British colonial rule, Jamaica gained a degree of l Read More Go to Site index Votes:0 A message from the Minister of Education The Honourable Burchell Whiteman Minister of Education HISTORY THROUGH THE WEB Welcome to the National Heroes of Jamaica website! In response to the overwhelming desire for information from students and teachers from around the world, we have made available material on our Heroes used by Jamaican lower secondary students while following the National Curriculum for Social Studies. I know this website will give you a good understanding of how our nation and its people have benefitted from the struggles and achievements of its National Heroes. The core material of the site has been taken from two of the Ministry's own Social Studies curriculum publications, Living Together and Working Together . I'm sure you will enjoy it, and I hope that the content w Read More Go to Site Political Leaders: Jamaica Votes:0 A.link {color:#0000ff;text-decoration:none;} A.link:active {color:#0000ff;} A.link:visited {color:#000080;} A.link:hover {color:#ff0000;text-decoration:underline;} A.link:visited:hover {color:#ff0000;} Leaders of Jamaica [ To the list of countries ] [ To the ZPC Homepage ] Look for biographies of the leaders (in Spanish) at CIDOB website . Note : the British Monarch, Queen Elizabeth II, is the head of the State and is represented by a Governor-General. Parties: : PNP : People's National Party; JLP : Jamaica Labour Party. Heads of Government Chief Ministers William Alexander Bustamante 5 May 1953 - 2 Feb 1955 (+1977) JLP Norman Washington Manley 2 Feb 1955 - 4 Jul 1959 (+1969) PNP Prime Ministers Norman Washington Manley 4 Jul 1959 - 29 Apr 1962 (+1969) PNP William Alexander Bustamante 29 A Read More Go to Site

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