GLOSSARY INTRODUCTION Jamaica has experienced an increase in the frequency of natural events‚ primarily floods‚ droughts and landslides over the last 25-30 years. The impact of these hazards has proven to be disastrous in several instances resulting in significant social dislocation and monumental economic losses. Between 1998 and 2004‚ we had approximately 10 major weather related disastrous events with significant economic implications. HURRICANE Jamaica is located in the ‘hurricane belt’
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Jamaica Case Study Jamaica is an island in the Caribbean Sea within the Tropics. It is located close to other major islands such as Cuba. It has mass tourism because many people visit every year (1.3 million people in 2001). People visit for the beaches such as Montego Bay‚ deep sea fishing at Port Antonio‚ caves at Cockpit County‚ golf courses such as next to Kingston Town and water sports in Montego Bay. More cultural activities include various historic plantation houses such as at Port Maria
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The original settlers of Jamaica were the Arawak Indians. Their colony revolved around simplicity based on fishing and hunting. In 1494 when Columbus and his people arrived the Arawak population was generally wiped out. The Spanish disrupted the economy and brought new diseases to the island. Jamaica wasn’t really a significant place to the Spanish‚ because they were disappointed by the lack of gold and other riches. They basically used the area as a ‘home base’ while they explored other areas such
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Module Title: Sustainable Tourism Planning Assessment Title: Coursework Assessment Topic 1: The Master Plan for Sustainable Tourism Development in Jamaica Course: BSc (Hons) Tourism Management Student Name: Chan Sze Nga‚ Celia Shape student number: 127001766 SHU student number: 91207470 Jamaica is an island which located in the Southwest Caribbean Sea. It is the third large island in the region with incredible scenic beauty and many natural resources. Tourists are attracted
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With over one hundred rivers and its tallest mountain peak over 7‚000 feet‚ Jamaica is just off the coast of Florida. Jamaica is the third largest island in the Caribbean‚ just right behind Cuba and Hispaniola. The longest river in Jamaica is Rio Minho. The widest river is the Black River (Worldatlas). In 2009‚ Jamaica’s population was approximately 2.8 million citizens (Glennie Chappell). First and foremost‚ the majestic limestone plateau covers almost two thirds of the island. Stretching
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the eyes of both female protagonists in Jamaica Inn and Rebecca. Uncle Joss dominates the two females in his life‚ Mary and Patience‚ both mentally and physically in Jamaica Inn‚ using his power in a patriarchal society to threaten and control them. Du Maurier shows this control that men have over women with Mary’s comparison‚ “that in some sense they were here like mice in a trap‚ unable to escape‚ with him playing with them like a monstrous cat” (Jamaica Inn 25). This demonstrates how men have
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World of Athletics Canada and Jamaica [pic] Product: Athletic Name: Coco-Lili Kraaijeveld van Hemert Student number: 500662185 Class: 1T HvA e-mail address: lili.kraaijeveld.van.hemert@hva.nl Name lecturer: Nils Pennekamp Subject: Athletics Date: 30 March 2013 I Table of Content Abstract II Introduction 1 1. Background Information and Sport 2 1. Introduction 2 2. Jamaica 2 3. Canada
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Literature Review There is no doubt that unemployment is a burning issue in our society today. By way of an introduction it would be necessary to put a definition to the term unemployment as opposed to employment. A person is considered to be employed if that person has a full-time job and obtains a salary or wage consistent with the qualifications that he or she possess. Unemployment on the other hand‚ refers to situation where a person is a part of the labour force‚ is capable and willing to work
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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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of time”. But otherwise from providing a source of income for athletes‚ sports also benefit the country which the athletes represent. Sports over the years have been increasing its presence as an economic driving force. The benefits of sports to Jamaica includes things such as increase in tourist visits‚ increase in the country’s GDP‚ markets the country and provide jobs. Individuals would want to travel to the country because of its achievements in sports. According to Beckford (2008) “Individuals
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