Famous Jamaican Men

Home to the suavest fictional sleuth in history — James Bond, Jamaica has always ranked high as one of the world’s most frequented backpacker’s destinations. And while there is no denying the physical charms of the country with its pristine white sands and azure waters forming the perfect backdrop for a perfect getaway, know that there is more to this Caribbean nation than its tropical bounties. That is true! Did you know that Jamaica was one of the first Caribbean countries to foray into Olympics? Or that only United States has clinched more World and Olympic medals than Jamaica? Bet you did not know that Jamaica was the first Western nation to build a railroad? With so many exciting and laud-worthy accomplishments in its kitty, isn’t it worth that we explore the masterminds, the real force behind such exemplary exploits? Hop on as we trail the successful lives of some such Jamaican men in the biographies recorded below. Their timeline, trivia and lesser-known facts will enlighten your minds to the kind of lives these exemplary Jamaicans led.