The reason why English is spoken in Jamaica today is because of English colonization. England made quite the success with the colonies there. So the people of Jamaica switched languages to English after some time.
Info: http://wiki.answers.com/Q/Why_does_Jamaica_speak_English?#slide=8
Jamaican culture.
One traditional Jamaican food dish is the Jamaican Patty. Basically what this is a type of bread with meat inside. If you're going to Jamaica, you'll fin these patties at most stands and tourist restaurants.
One of the most known and popular genres within music is reggae. Most people think of Jamaica immediately when they hear reggae. Bob Marley is probably the most famous reggae artist.
Information: http://www.travel-42.com/tipster/post/2013/04/09/10-best-foods-to-eat-in-Jamaica.aspx
Picture: http://www.criticsatlarge.ca/2010/06/revolutionary-rastaman-encounter-with.html
Famous person.
Usain St. Leo Bolt was born the 21st of August, 1986 in Trelawny, Jamaica. Usain is a Jamaican athlete. He's a sprinter and he holds the world record on 100 meter, 200 meter and 4x100 meter. Four of the Olympic medals he has are individual, all put together he has six Olympic medals.
Information + picture: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Usain_Bolt
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