Past Affairs
Which Jamaican Prime Minister formally led the country into independence in 1962?
Sir Alexander Bustamante.
Which Jamaican political party was founded by Norman Manley?
The People's National Party (PNP)
What does CSME stand for?
Caribbean Single Market and Economy
What is Jamaica's central bank?
The Bank of Jamaica.
What is the political significance of the 1976 Jamaican general election?
Landslide victory for Michael Manley's PNP.
What constitutional document established Jamaica's independence framework in 1962?
The Jamaica Independence Act and the Constitution of Jamaica.
Which Jamaican political party was founded by Alexander Bustamante?
The Jamaica Labour Party (JLP)
Which CARICOM institution is responsible for settling disputes concerning the interpretation of the Revised Treaty of Chaguaramas?
The Caribbean Court of Justice
What does BOJ stand for?
Bank of Jamaica
Which Jamaican Prime Minister served as both Prime Minister and Finance Minister during the early 1980s?
Edward Seaga
Which Jamaican Prime Minister famously pursued a policy of non-alignment during the Cold War?
Michael Manley.
What was the name of the federation Jamaica joined before becoming independent?
The West Indies Federation.
Where is the Caribbean Court of Justice headquartered?
Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago
What is Jamaica's official legal tender?
The Jamaican dollar.
Which Caribbean country has historically been one of Jamaica's major regional trading partners?
Trinidad and Tobago
Jamaica became a member of which major international organization immediately after independence?
The United Nations.
In what year did Jamaica withdraw from the West Indies Federation?
1961
Which Caribbean country is not a full member of CARICOM but has a special relationship with the organization
The Dominican Republic is not a full CARICOM member
What does Jamaica's Parliament consist of?
The House of Representatives and the Senate.
What does OECS stand for?
Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States.
What year did Jamaica join CARICOM?
1973
What major political event occurred in Jamaica in 1962 following the referendum and constitutional process?
Jamaica became independent from Britain
Which Jamaican institution is responsible for monetary policy?
The Bank of Jamaica
What major economic institution provided Jamaica with financial assistance during periods of severe economic difficulty?
The International Monetary Fund (IMF)
What does OAS stand for?
Organization of American States.