What nationality are Jamaicans?
What nationality are Jamaicans? The majority of the population (90 per cent, 2006 Census) is of Jamaica is of West African origin. The rest are people of mixed heritage with combinations that include European-African, Afro-indigenous, Chinese-African and East Indian-African.
How do Jamaicans say sorry?
I'm sorry. Sarry. (Think of the Indian dress).:JLU: Sari. On occasion osh is used and is based on the English word hush.
What language do jamaicans talk?
Jamaica's official language is English, but we also speak Jamaican or Patois (or Patwa) - a colorful, descriptive and emphatic creole dialect that has been shaped by our African, Spanish, French, Portuguese, and English colonial heritage.
Is Jamaica British or American?
Jamaica became independent on August 6, 1962, remaining a member of the British Commonwealth. The United States recognized Jamaica's independence on August 16, 1962, with the establishment of the American Embassy at Kingston.