Impact of Chinese on Jamaican society
In the mid-19th century, more than 500 men traveled from China to Panama as labourers.
In 1854, 205 Chinese workers demanded to leave Panama...
African Caribbean Soldiers during WWII Part 3
After the War finished, we were looking forward to peace time. We were still in reserve and whilst in our various camps, some of...
African Caribbean Soldiers during WWII (Part 2)
From Jamaica, we took a troop ship to the United States. We arrived up the Hudson River to New York Docks and from there;...
Leicester documentary remembers the Caribbean
Today Sunday an event is taking place to launch a documentary, book, and audio CD exploring the Caribbean community's heritage in Leicester.
The Leicester Windrush Project...
African Caribbean Soldiers during World War 2
When World War 2 started it was difficult for West Indians to join the army unless they were of pure white descent. Despite that,...
