HISTORIC TIMELINE
1494Arrival of Christopher Columbus
Christopher Columbus arrived in Jamaica, marking the beginning of Spanish rule over the island.
1655English Conquest of Jamaica
England conquered Jamaica from Spain and renamed the island.
1838Emancipation of Slaves
Britain fully emancipated all slaves in Jamaica, leading to significant changes in the economy.
1962Independence from the United Kingdom
Jamaica achieved independence, transitioning from a British colony to a sovereign nation.
2016Andrew Holness Becomes Prime Minister
Andrew Holness took office to serve as Prime Minister of Jamaica.