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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.
Royal tours of Jamaica by Jamaica's royal family have been taking place since the 20th century. Elizabeth II, Queen of Jamaica (r. 1962–2022), visited the island six times; in 1953, 1966, 1975, 1983, 1994, and 2002. Other members of the royal family have also paid visits.
Jewel Scott – first Jamaican American judge in Georgia. First Jamaican American (female) appointed as a Judge of the Clayton County Superior Court. First woman and first Caribbean-American District Attorney for Clayton County. [77] [78] Alison Smith – lawyer, first black woman president of Florida's Broward County Bar Association [79] [80]
Leon Edwards, Jamaican-born English mixed martial artist, current UFC Welterweight Champion; Eek-A-Mouse, reggae singer; Elephant Man, dancehall artist; Patrick Ewing, former NBA basketball player and coach; Colin Ferguson, mass-shooter; Heather Foster, Jamaica-born American professional bodybuilder; Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, Olympic gold medalist
How did Sean Kingston get famous? Sean Kingston, 34, whose real name is Kisean Paul Anderson, is a Jamaican-American music artist who was born in Miami. ... Did Sean Kingston grow up in Jamaica ...
Jimmy Cliff was born James Chambers on 30 July 1944 in Saint James, Colony of Jamaica. [4] He began writing songs while still at primary school in St. James, listening to a neighbour's sound system.
Beloved chanteuse Dion and late husband Rene Angelil lived in Jupiter Island. Her house sold earlier this year. Alan Jackson. Not only did the country legend live on Jupiter Island before selling ...
That's hard to determine, but we've compiled a list of 50 famous living people from Rhode Island. Take a look at who they are and their connection to the state. Viola Davis.