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The following is a list of notable people from Jamaica. The list includes some non-resident Jamaicans who were born in Jamaica and also people of predominantly Jamaican heritage. The list includes some non-resident Jamaicans who were born in Jamaica and also people of predominantly Jamaican heritage.
Heather Foster, Jamaica-born American professional bodybuilder; Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, Olympic gold medalist; Ricardo Fuller, footballer for Hanley Town; Ricardo Gardner, former footballer; Amy Jacques Garvey, journalist, publisher, second wife of Marcus Garvey; Chris Gayle, cricketer; Andrew Gourlay, conductor; Howard Grant, boxer
But according to a more precise study conducted by the local University of the West Indies - Jamaica's population is more accurately 76.3% African descent or Black, 15.1% Afro-European (or locally called the Brown Man or Browning Class), 3.4% East Indian and Afro-East Indian, 3.2% Caucasian, 1.2% Chinese and 0.8% Other.
This list includes the names of people who have received the Order of Jamaica, sorted alphabetically by last name, along with the year in which they were honoured. [1] Members of the Order of Jamaica are entitled to be styled "The Honourable" and have the post-nominal letters 'O.J.' and 'O.J. (Hon.)', as appropriate. [1]
The ocean connects all the countries all over the world, however, everyone and everything is affecting the flow and life in the ocean. Jamaica is a very touristy place specifically because of their beaches. If their oceans are not functioning at their best then the well-being of Jamaica and the people who live there will start to deteriorate.
People from Mandeville, Jamaica (1 C, 13 P) People from Montego Bay (2 C, 37 P) P. People from Port Antonio (15 P) People from Portmore, Jamaica (20 P) S.
Founder of the Jamaica Gleaner [111] Brian A. Cunningham – member of the New York State Assembly [112] Alexander J. Dallas (1759–1817) – United States Secretary of the Treasury under President James Madison [113] Claudia L. Gordon – Associate director in the White House Office of Public Engagement.
People from Kingston, Jamaica, by occupation (10 C) K. Roman Catholic bishops of Kingston in Jamaica (1 C, 5 P) R. Roman Catholic archbishops of Kingston in Jamaica (4 P)