Christopher Columbus. ‘ Pineapples first came to Europe in the 16th century, brought by none other than that intrepid traveller and explorer, Christopher Columbus. He discovered pineapples in Guadeloupe in 1493 and brought them back to Spain. Who discovered the pineapple in Guadeloupe in 1493? We even have a date for the last one. On […]
What does Bobo mean in Jamaican?
Bobo” means black and “Shanti” refers to the Ashanti tribe in Ghana, from which this sect believes Jamaican slaves are descended. Members of Bobo Shanti are also known as Bobo Dreads. Darrell. graves Sep 24, 2016. How are Bobo Shanti different to typical Rastas? Bobo Shanti fly their flag in a different way to other […]
What is the national motto of Trinidad and Tobago?
Together we aspire; together we achieve. Inscribed on the motto scroll are the words: “Together we aspire; together we achieve,” which speaks for itself and promotes harmony in diversity for national achievement. What does Trinidad motto mean? Meaning : Once we dream, act and work together then we will succeed together. The motto of Trinidad […]
What is Jamaica’s standard of living?
The UN body measures a decent standard of living by gross national income, or GNI, per capita at purchasing power parity, PPP, which for Jamaica, based on 2011 PPP, was US$8,350, according to the UNDP study. On the other hand, a World Bank report puts Jamaica’s GNI per capita at US$4,630 as at 2016. What […]
Who is the head of Grenada?
Keith Mitchell. List of heads of government of Grenada Prime Minister of Grenada Flag of Grenada Incumbent Keith Mitchell since 20 February 2013 Style The Right Honourable Term length Five years Who is the current leader of Grenada? Keith Claudius Issac Mitchell (born 12 November 1946) is a Grenadian politician who has been Prime Minister […]
Where do most expats live in Jamaica?
Mandeville is a decent sized city known as a retirement community for many expats. Other great expat cities are Negril on the east coast, Ocho Rios along Jamaica’s northern coast and Montego Bay, a known resort town. What is the best part of Jamaica to live? #1 Kingston. “Jamaica’s capital is a mountain-ringed metropolis with […]
What are St Lucia colors?
The national flag of Saint Lucia has four colors – cerulean blue, yellow, white and black – with hexadecimal codes #66CCFF, #FCD116, #FFFFFF and #000000. The closest Pantone® values of the first two are Blue 0821 C and 115 C. Are St Lucia people black? St. Lucia’s population is predominantly of African and mixed African-European […]
Are there seals in Turks and Caicos?
A species of the far north, hooded seals are distributed from Svalbard in the east to the Gulf of St.Individuals of the species have been reported from the eastern seaboard of the United States (from Maine to North Carolina), Bermuda, Bahamas, Turks and Caicos Islands, Puerto Rico, Anguilla, St. What kind of animals are found […]
How did the Caribbean islands develop?
The more significant development came when Christopher Columbus wrote back to Spain that the islands were made for sugar development. The history of Caribbean agricultural dependency is closely linked with European colonialism which altered the financial potential of the region by introducing a plantation system. How are the islands in the Caribbean created? As Most […]
Who owns the Cayman Islands?
British. The 20th Century: The Cayman Islands, initially administered as a dependency of Jamaica, became an independent colony in 1959; they now are a self-governing British Overseas Territory. Are the Cayman Islands US owned? The Cayman Islands is a British Overseas Territory and overseas territory of the European Union located in the western Caribbean Sea. […]
How old do you have to be to ride a scooter in Bermuda?
18 years of age. Motor Scooter Requirements Renting a scooter in Bermuda requires three things: You must be at least 18 years of age or older. You must wear a helmet. You must drive on the left-hand side of the road. Do you need a license to drive a scooter in Bermuda? In Bermuda, you […]
What kind of beer can you buy in Aruba?
Since Aruba is a Dutch island, Heineken, Amstel, and Amstel Light are also available. What alcohol is available in Aruba? ARUBA ARIBA Coecoei liquor is only found in Aruba. It derives from the sap of local agave plants. The sap is mixed with rum and sugar to create this special liquor. Can you get American […]
Is Cayman Islands expensive to visit?
The Cayman Islands are generally quite expensive, with a high concentration of top-end resorts, but a few mid-range options do exist. How expensive is it to go to the Cayman Islands? The average price of a 7-day trip to Grand Cayman is $1,320 for a solo traveler, $2,371 for a couple, and $4,444 for a […]
What bird is on the Trinidad 50 dollar bill?
the Masked Cardinal bird. On the $50 an image of the Masked Cardinal bird and a bright image of a 50 are visible. See-through feature – When the banknote is held against the light, an image of the Masked Cardinal bird will be seen. An engraved rosette printed behind the bird positioned just above the […]
Why did Chinese come to Jamaica?
Migration history The two earliest ships of Chinese migrant workers to Jamaica arrived in 1854, the first directly from China, the second composed of onward migrants from Panama who were contracted for plantation work.The influx of Chinese indentured immigrants aimed to replace the outlawed system of black slavery. What did China do in Jamaica? Over […]