Jamaica

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2024-08-21
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2025-12-19
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45 Moments
2025
Port Royal designated as UNESCO World Heritage Site
European Union removes Jamaica from high-risk jurisdictions for money laundering
2023
2020
Impact of COVID-19 Confirmed
2018
CARICOM Heads of Government Conference hosted in Jamaica
2010
2010 Kingston unrest
2009
Usain Bolt Sets New 100m World Record
2006
First Female Prime Minister of Jamaica
2004
Impact of Hurricane Ivan in Jamaica: significant damage incurred.
1988
Impact of Hurricane Gilbert: Widespread Devastation Reported
1978
One Love Peace Concert
1972
Birth of Jamaica's film industry
1962
A New Chapter: Independence from the United Kingdom
Kingston officially becomes a city.
1948
Formation of University College in the West Indies
1945
Birth of Reggae Icon Bob Marley
1938
The People's National Party Formation: A Brief Overview
1936
1930
Rastafari movement
1896
Marcus Garvey's Influence on Pan-Africanism and Repatriation Efforts.
1872
Capital City: Kingston
1865
The Morant Bay Rebellion and Government Reforms in Jamaica
1846
Impact of Sugar Duties Act on Local Economy
1845
Railway Construction Facilitates Transportation Development in Kingston and St. Andrew.
1839
1831
Sam Sharpe leads Christmas Rebellion, an important event leading to the eventual abolition of slavery in Jamaica
1820
Struggles of the Sugar Industry
1807
British Parliament abolishes transatlantic slave trade in historic decision.