about the relationship of Jamaica and Cuba. Two island countries so close to one another with different ways of governing‚ how and why did Jamaica not chose the socialism route‚ in doing my research I found that Jamaica had come very close to doing just that. How would have Jamaica been affected if they did follow in Cuba’s footsteps? Their economy relies heavily on U.S. tourism. Was that a factor in their choice not to follow Castro’s ways? The ties that bind Cuba and Jamaica run deep‚ according to
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Vision 2030 Jamaica Vision 2030 The vision 2030 objectives are to transform Jamaica into an economic powerhouse with a sustainable growth by 2030 thus becoming a middle-income‚ prosperous country. Vision 2030 Jamaica is our country’s first long-term national developments plan which aims at enabling Jamaica to achieve developed country status by 2030. It is based on a comprehensive vision: “Jamaica‚ the place of choice to live‚ work‚ raise families‚ and do business”. Vision 2030 Jamaica introduces
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The island of Jamaica is very rich in culture and has many historic turnabouts throughout the years. The country has a rich and complex history including being the first country to have Arawak and Taino Indians settle there. The Arawak Indians of South America were the first people to settle in Jamaica the named the island Xaymaca meaning land of wood and water. Christopher Columbus’ first arrival was in 1494. Christopher Columbus’ son settled in Jamaica in 1509. During Spain’s occupation on the
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Jamaica is an island located in the Caribbean Sea‚ south of Cuba. It is one of the Greater Antilles. The first settlers of Jamaica called the land “Xaymaca” which means “Land of springs” (Pillai‚ 2013). It is said that this is where the name of the country came from. Jamaica is known for many things like its beaches‚ wildlife‚ and reggae music. Jamaica has a mix of people from different races‚ religions‚ and countries so its culture is varied. Christopher Columbus discovered Jamaica in 1494
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Introduction Jamaica is the third most populous Anglophone country in the Americas after the United States and Canada. Although a small island in the Caribbean Sea‚ Jamaica is a melting pot of cultures from all around the world. From the beggining‚ the island was inhabited by ancient tribes with different coustoms‚ beliefs and backrounds. Since Columbus discovered the island in 1494 nothing remained the same‚ the Spanish colonists assumed control of the island and forced most of it’s native
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The Economic Outlook for Jamaica 2012-2014 The Jamaican economy is based on the free market model‚ and has few restrictions on trade‚ investment and movement of currency. The major productive sectors over the years have included tourism‚ mining‚ agriculture‚ information technology & telecommunications‚ manufacturing and the entertainment sector. Jamaica’s economy is presently very dependent on services‚ according to the CIA world fact book report of 2010‚ with it accounting for more than
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EFFECTS OF URBANIZATION IN JAMAICA Urbanization refers to the shift of population from rural areas to cities or towns according to the Encarta Encyclopaedia. In Jamaica today‚ urbanization is a constant process for persons to move from one area to the next without hesitation compared to the previous generations. Urbanization has seen a significant increase over the years because of persons pursuing a better standard of living. People move because of the economic situation of the country which
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MARKET ENVIRONMENT ANALYSIS Physical Environment Jamaica is located in the Caribbean South of Cuba and is smaller in comparison to the State of Connecticut. Jamaica encompasses an area of 10‚991 sq km of water and mostly mountainous land‚ the highest point being Blue Mountain Peak at 2‚256 m. The terrain is narrow with discontinuous coastal plain. The climate consists of a tropical‚ hot‚ and humid weather pattern. The country experiences hurricanes mostly between July and November. It is
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JAMAICA By Kayla Cornwell & Jordan Willoby General Info Jamaica is a country that located in the Caribbean Sea. • Jamaica is part of a chain of islands called the Greater Antilles. • It is 4‚244 square miles. • The capital of Jamaica is Kingston‚ which is also it’s largest city. • Population : 2‚930‚050 Landforms The Blue Mountains are the Longest mountain range in Jamaica. It’s highest point reaches 7‚402 feet. Very fancy coffee is produced on this Mountain. Blue Mountain coffee is very expensive
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On the island of Jamaica there are numerous recreational attractions on the island for tourists. The island offers various opportunities for their visitors; when they first arrive on the beautiful island of Jamaica‚ they’re greeted with warm welcomes. There’s three main tourist centers Negril‚ Montego Bay‚ and Ocho Rios‚ because of the white sand beaches and pleasant weather‚ Jamaica’s north coast has become the islands tourists’ destination. Jamaica is well known for its white sand beaches‚ rivers
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