However, conservation projects for colonial sites are now in the pipeline. These will include the residence of John Tharp (1744-1804), who was once the largest slave and landowner in Jamaica.

Globally, Jamaica is not alone in this shift. Canada, once identified as a Christian country, no longer carries that label ...

This system keeps Jamaica locked to its colonial past. Transitioning to a republic is not just a technicality. It is about reclaiming national dignity, autonomy, and chartings a future free from ...

This discovery sent us back to the Jamaica Archives and Records Department (see Related Links). It was usual, in colonial Jamaica, for the parish registers to keep a record of people's racial makeup.

Jamaica Plain, often affectionately called “JP,” is a vibrant and diverse neighborhood in southwest Boston with a rich tapestry of history stretching back to the colonial era. From its roots as a ...