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.
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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.
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.
U.S. citizens are generally required to present a valid U.S. passport when traveling to Jamaica, as well as proof of anticipated departure from Jamaica. If you are traveling to Jamaica on a cruise, you may use another Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI) compliant document.
Regional overview. 52,000 people from Britain live in Jamaica and Barbados. 23,000 Jamaica-based Britons are retired – indicating those who returned after a working life in the UK.