Indo-Jamaicans are the descendants of people who came from India and the wider subcontinent to Jamaica. Indians form the third largest ethnic group in Jamaica after Africans and Multiracials. [1] They are a subgroup of Indo-Caribbean people.

The first people from India came to Jamaica on board the S. Blundel Hunter on May 10, 1845. Two-hundred men, 28 women, and 33 children debarked in Old Harbor Bay. Afterward, the recruitment of Indian immigrants rose some 70 percent, and about 36,400 made the four-month journey from their homeland to Jamaica.

For us, the Taínos and Arawak are the indigenous tribes of Jamaica and are considered our “First People” making them and their history a significant part of the Jamaican story. The Taino/Arawaks, among other tribes, originated around the Orinoco River in South America and moved toward the islands.

May 2020 marks 175 years of the arrival of the first Indians in Jamaica. Little did anyone know that a group of 261 Indians, landing at Old Harbour Bay in 1845, would inextricably link the...

The Indian presence in Jamaica can be seen in many aspects of the country’s cultural landscape. Senior (2003) outlines that the Indians’ influence can be seen in the widespread popularity of

2022年3月3日 · For 72 years, from 1845-1917, 37,027 Indians were indentured to Jamaica, my ancestors were among them. The system of indentureship ultimately shaped the history and culture of Jamaica through food, music, sports, business, and religion, creating a small yet vibrant Indo-Jamaican society.

The Tainos were the native Indians of Jamaica, who lived a peaceful lifestyle that was changed in immeasuable ways when the Europeans arrived. They had their origins in the Arawak tribes of Eastern Venezuela, in an area called the Orinoco Delta.

Over time, the Indian population increased to approximately 70% as about 36,400 more immigrants took the exhaustive 4-month journey to make Jamaica their new homeland. Since then, they have influenced Jamaican culture significantly. Let’s take a closer look at their history in Jamaica and their contributions to our heritage.

2020年1月12日 · Traditional Indian foods such as curry goat and roti have become part of the national cuisine and are now seen as ‘Jamaican’. More than 36,000 Indians were taken to Jamaica as indentured workers between 1845 and 1917. The first ship the “Blundell”, landed at Old Harbour Bay in 1845.

2023年11月23日 · Indian Jamaicans, descendants of indentured laborers brought to the island during the 19th century, form a vibrant and integral part of Jamaica’s cultural tapestry. Their arrival marked a significant chapter in the island’s history, interweaving Indian traditions and customs with the rich Jamaican heritage.