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 Jamaica - Facts, Information, and Encyclopedia Reference article
Jamaica is an island nation of the Greater Antilles, 240 kilometers in length and as much as 80 kilometers in width situated in the Caribbean Sea.
Jamaica slowly gained increasing independence from the United Kingdom, and in 1958 Jamaica became a province in the Federation of the West Indies, a federation between all the British West Indies.
Jamaica is mainly a blend of African and Anglo-Irish cultures, with influences from the Spanish and Taino cultures, although the Tainos as a people were completely wiped out by the Spanish soon after their arrival in 1494.
www.startsurfing.com /encyclopedia/j/a/m/Jamaica.html   (2529 words)

  
 Saint Andrew Parish, Jamaica - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Saint Andrew (capital Half Way Tree) is a parish, situated in the south east of Jamaica in the county of Surrey.
At the south of Papine, several miles north-east of Kingston is the University of the West Indies, occupying 2.6 km² (1 mile²) of the Liguanea Plain at the foot of Long Mountain.
Saint Andrew • Saint Ann • Saint CatherineSaint Elizabeth • Saint James • Saint Mary • Saint Thomas • Trelawny Westmoreland
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Saint_Andrew,_Jamaica   (453 words)

  
 Jamaica travel guide - Wikitravel   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
Jamaica is an island-nation in the Caribbean, located to the south of Cuba and to the west of the island of Hispaniola
Jamaica, which was originally claimed for Spain in 1494, has a history that has been greatly affected by slavery and the slave trade.
Jamaica for almost two centuries was the world's largest sugar exporter, which was achieved through the use of imported slave labour, resulting in the very large Black population on the island.
wikitravel.org /en/Jamaica   (2157 words)

  
 Regions in Jamaica (Jamaica)
Jamaica is divided in to three counties with 14 parishes.
Saint Elizabeth: in honor of Lady Elizabeth Modyford, wife of the governor of Jamaica in 1670
Farms are prevalent in the interior of Jamaica.
www.jamaicans.com /childsguide/regions.shtml   (226 words)

  
 Saint Catherine Street - Search Results - MSN Encarta
Spanish Town, city in southeastern Jamaica, in Saint Catherine Parish, on the Cobre River, near Kingston.
Catherine of Alexandria, Saint (lived 4th century), Christian virgin and martyr, whose legend is the product of an unknown Carolingian writer....
Catherine of Siena, Saint (1347-80), Dominican nun (tertiary), mystic, and Doctor of the Church, who played a significant role in the public...
encarta.msn.com /encnet/refpages/search.aspx?q=Saint+Catherine+Street   (112 words)

  
 Heavy Rains Soak Jamaica
The center-south parishes of Jamaica, areas of significant human population and agricultural activity, bore the brunt of the storm.
Most heavily affected were south coastal parishes Saint Catherine, Clarendon, Manchester, and Saint Elizabeth (see map of Jamaica parishes).
Jamaica is less than 12,000square kilometers in area, about the size of Connecticut.
www.fas.usda.gov /pecad2/highlights/2002/06/jamaica_rains   (799 words)

  
 Saint Bede Monastery - Eau Claire, Wisconsin   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
At the heart of Saint Bede Monastery is a deep, warm, and sincere Benedictine hospitality.
In following the Rule of Saint Benedict, who urged monastics to "listen with the ear of the heart" to discern the will of God, the Sisters pursue spiritual and personal growth through silence and solitude, lectio divina (holy readings), prayer, daily liturgy of the hours and stability in the monastic life.
Saint Bede Monastery, for example, is part of 12-member Benedictine federation that includes monasteries in the U.S., The Bahamas, Puerto Rico, Japan and Taiwan, Republic of China.
www.saintbede.org /religiousvocations/religiousvocations.htm   (936 words)

  
 Jamaica
Jamaica- First claimed for Spain after the explorer Christopher Columbus discovered it in 1494.
Jamaica was used as his family's private estate.
The island of Jamaica was seized by the British in 1670.
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 Discover the Wisdom of Mankind on Jamaica   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
The Queen is represented by a Governor-General, nominated by the Prime Minister and appointed by the monarch.
Jamaica is mainly a blend of African and Anglo-Irish cultures, with influences from the Spanish and Taino cultures, although the Tainos as a people were completely wiped out as an identifiable community by the Spanish between their settlement of the island in 1511 and the English conquest of 1655.
Concentrations of expatriate Jamaicans are large in the South Florida metro area of Miami/Fort Lauderdale, Atlanta, Philadelphia, New York City, Los Angeles in the United States; Toronto in Canada, centred mostly in the borough of Scarborough, Ontario; London, as well as the area of Chapeltown in Leeds, in the United Kingdom.
www.blinkbits.com /blinks/jamaica   (3082 words)

  
 Reizen naar Jamaica - Vakantie in Jamaica
Jamaica is often said to be home to the most spectacular sunsets in the world, enticing its guests with rich colors and unparalleled beauty.
Guests of Jamaica villas can take full advantage of this Caribbean paradise by journeying through the island's jungles and waterfalls, or spend long hours swinging peacefully in the hammocks of their villas in Jamaica, peering across panoramic seascapes.
The Cabinet of the Government of Jamaica is the principal instrument of government policy.
www.reiswijs.nl /landeninfo/middenamerika/caraiben/jamaica/jamaica.html   (1423 words)

  
 Ewarton, Jamaica
In 1970, Ewarton was the sixth largest town in St. Catherine with a population of 4,247.
Despite average annual growth rates of 8.9% per annum between 1970-1982, the population declined in the next intercensal period to 8,742, although retaining sixth position overall.
The economy of the town is dominated by the colossus of the nearby ALCAN Bauxite-Alumina Plant, which provides substantial employment.
www.ewart.org /Geographical/Jamaica.htm   (331 words)

  
 Saint Andrew Region Map: Admiral Town — Whitfield Town | Jamaica Google Satellite Maps
Register and add new placemarks in Saint Andrew.
You are in Saint Andrew (Jamaica), administrative region of level 1.
If you would like to recommend this Saint Andrew map page to a friend, or if you just want to send yourself a reminder, here is the easy way to do it.
www.maplandia.com /jamaica/saint-andrew   (904 words)

  
 Jamaica Gleaner : Pieces of the Past: What's In A Name?
From Above Rocks in St. Catherine, to Zuassure Hill, Manchester, Jamaica has an intriguing mixture of place-names that reflect its history and character.
Jamaica is said to mean 'land of wood and water' in Arawakan, the language of the Tainos.
Temple Hall is where Sir Nicholas Lawes, governor of Jamaica from 1718-22, who married Temple's daughter in 1698, introduced the cultivation of coffee to the island in the 1700s.
www.jamaica-gleaner.com /pages/history/story0048.htm   (2428 words)

  
 Saint Benedict Center
As was inevitable, however, the simple Catholic affirmations being taught there began to clash with the atheistic trends of thought at the universities in the vicinity-notably Harvard.
It was amid those circumstances that Saint Benedict Center became a religious congregation taking as its name "The Slaves of the Immaculate Heart of Mary" (Mancipia Immaculati Cordis Mariae).
The words of the co-founder, Catherine Goddard Clarke (henceforth to be referred to as Sister Catherine, M.I.C.M.), explain the reason for this common dedication.
www.saintbenedict.com /the_order/micm_history.php   (539 words)

  
 Jamaican Parish Reference
After Jamaica was taken by England in 1655, the English system of local administration was implemented and almost everything became Saint This or Saint That.
The Island of Jamaica - by Herman Moll - 1728
Catherine grew dramatically by absorbing St. Dorothy, St. John and St. Thomas in the Vale.
prestwidge.com /river/jamaicanparishes.html   (864 words)

  
 Wins for St Jago, St Catherine High - JAMAICAOBSERVER.COM
St Catherine schools, St Jago High and St Catherine High, both scored convincing wins in their opening game of the second round of the Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) Inter-Secondary School Sports Association (ISSA) Southern Conference Basketball competition on Monday.
Topscorer for St Catherine was Noel Wright with a game-high 28 points and eight rebounds.
The second half was all St Catherine, as the Lennox Lindo-coached boys outscored the West Kingston school 16-6 in the third quarter.
www.jamaicaobserver.com /sports/html/20050125T220000-0500_73949_OBS_WINS_FOR_ST_JAGO__ST_CATHERINE_HIGH.asp   (421 words)

  
 Real Estate For Sale in Jamaica - Available Properties - Viviun the Leader in International Property Listings
Jamaica Villa Beach Front 7 Bed For Sale Discovery Bay - This private and exclusive villa is located on 2 acres of land in the quiet atmosphere of Discovery Bay overlooking the blue waters of the Caribbean Sea.
Coves Estate, St. Mary, Jamaica, W.I. A Pristine Paradise - The Coves is a large property of approximately 333 acres in St. Mary's Parish on the North Coast of Jamaica, 25 miles east of Ocho Rios is being offered for sale.
The inn is located in Saint Mary’s province on Jamaica’s north coast, east of Ocho Rios and just before Port...
www.viviun.com /Real_Estate/Jamaica   (870 words)

  
 Jamaica Map: Clarendon — Westmoreland | Jamaica Google Satellite Maps   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
With comprehensive destination gazetteer, maplandia.com enables to explore Jamaica through detailed satellite imagery — fast and easy as never before.
If you would like to recommend this Jamaica map page to a friend, or if you just want to send yourself a reminder, here is the easy way to do it.
Let us know the link and short description of any Jamaica related website (mapping and travel subject preferred) and we will make it public after quick review.
www.maplandia.com /jamaica   (794 words)

  
 RootzView Jamaica Tour   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
For far too many visitors, Jah-Mek-Ya (Jamaica) is simply one enormous circular beach with a cool backdrop of palm trees.
Thus for ordinary tourists lost in the heat of the sun and the hedonism of the moment, Jamaica is a tantalizing touch of paradise, flavored by the taste of rum punch and the aroma of marijuana/ ganja.
This Rootzview Cyber Tour of Jamaica is specially designed for newcomers to the Rootz Website and/or newcomers to the subjects of Reggae and Rastafari.
www.rootzreggae.com /RootzviewJamaicaTour.htm   (400 words)

  
 Government Of Jamaica   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
If you would like to use this flag of Jamaica or any other on your website you are welcome to do so, all we ask is that you include a link back to our site on the same page.
If you would like to use this map of Jamaica or any other on your website you are welcome to do so, all we ask is that you include a link back to our site on the same page.
If you would like to use this information for Jamaica or any other on your website you are welcome to do so, all we ask is that you include a link back to our site on the same page.
www.appliedlanguage.com /country_guides/jamaica_country_government.shtml   (448 words)

  
 Jamaica   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
Jamaica gained full independence within the British Commonwealth in 1962.
Deteriorating economic conditions during the 1970s led to recurrent violence and a dropoff in tourism.
1670 Jamaica formally ceded to England by Spain.
www.vdiest.nl /jamaica.htm   (107 words)

  
 Portmore teams shine at St Catherine awards - JAMAICAOBSERVER.COM
Individual awards were presented to Trevor Morris for the best defender; to Patrick Edmondson for best midfielder and the league's MVP; to Anthony Patrick for being the winning coach; to Vivian Mathews for top manager; and Kenroy White of Meadows FC for being the leading goal-scorer.
The St Catherine CU "Happy" Sutherland KO went to national champions Portmore United, with Newlands being the runners-up.
Independence City took the Errol Cann Memorial Trophy for Division One ahead of South Boro, McCook's Pen and Police, while the most disciplined team was Braeton.
www.jamaicaobserver.com /sports/html/20050820T220000-0500_86583_OBS_PORTMORE_TEAMS_SHINE_AT_ST_CATHERINE_AWARDS_.asp   (444 words)

  
 Encyclopedia: Index
Saint John Apostle and Evangelist Catholic Church in Mililani
Saint Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Wailuku
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines at the 2004 Summer Olympics
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 House / Home For Sale or For Rent in Jamaica - Vacation Rentals - Real Estate Listings   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
Real Estate Agents in Jamaica can be found by clicking the Agents tab above and searching our extensive database of residential and commercial real estate agents and new homes builders.
General mortgage information is available but we recommend you obtain a specific mortgage quote before proceeding with your purchase.
If you have property to sell or rent in Jamaica you can advertise it on propertyworld.com free.
www.propertyworld.com /Jamaica   (204 words)

  
 Villas For Sale in Jamaica - Available Properties - Viviun the Leader in International Property Listings
This detached 6 bedroom,three bathroom (On-Suite Master Bedroom) property is situated on a 1/4 acre of land in a pleasant residential area just 10 miuntes drive from Ocho Rios and 15 minutes from the world famous Dunns River Falls.
Impressive 4 Double Bedroom Villa - This stunning villa has recently been totally refurbished new roofs, and decorated to a very high standard a new electronic gate and railings also fitted, largest pool in Ironshore set in mature gardens, with outside pagoda to relax under brick...
Enjoy Magnificent View Of The Ocean From The Private Verenda - This home sit on 22000 square feet of land consisting of 6 large bedrooms and 4.5 large bathrooms, living room/ dining room,large kitchen, storage room,laundry room with all facilities and swimming pool overlooking a captivating view of the ocean...
www.viviun.com /Real_Estate/Jamaica/Villas   (616 words)

  
 Jamaica - Government
note: for local government purposes, Kingston and Saint Andrew were amalgamated in 1923 into the present single corporate body known as the Kingston and Saint Andrew Corporation
Jamaica Labor Party or JLP [Edward SEAGA]; National Democratic Movement or NDM [Hyacinth BENNETT]; People's National Party or PNP [Percival James PATTERSON]
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 Logo Branding Ltd
Address: 77 Karlene Ave Sector F Edgewater, Bridgeport, Saint Catherine, Jamaica
Whether you are looking for a specific item or just browsing for ideas, our site is your one-stop shopping source.
Or, if you are just browsing, use the 'information only' option and we'll get back to you.
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