Geography Essay Examples

The Impact of Historical Processes in the Caribbean. Migratory movements and the establishments of patterns of settlements by different groups within the Caribbean from pre-Columbian times to the present. The development of systems of productions: Encomienda, Slavery, Indentureship and the plantation system. Responses of Caribbean people to oppression and genocide: resistance, development of peasant groups. […]

The Caribbean presents an unrealistic facade to outsiders; this region is the vacation hot spot with many beautiful tropical islands, perpetual sun, and clear waters – a place to rid yourself of all worries, and unwind. But there are many underlying issues in this region that most people are unaware of. In The Oxford Book […]

The island nation of Jamaica was chosen for this research because it seemed that the country has made a rather large impact on the world with its music despite its relatively small size. People around the world are familiar with the great Bob Marley, and since then Jamaica have not failed to produce top artists […]

Every emancipation is a restoration of the human world and of human relationships to man himself. MARX, Zur Judenfrage (1844) It has often been mistaken that racism only exists between those who are black and white. This of course, has largely been influenced by colonialism and slavery in the New World. Carlos Hoyt Jr in […]

Grace, Kennedy & Company Limited was founded on February 14, 1922 by Dr. John J. Grace and Mr. Fred William Kennedy. Prior to the founding of Grace, Kennedy, these two gentlemen worked for Grace Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of W. R. Grace & Company of New York City, New York. In the United States […]

Dunn’s River Waterfalls is one of the best known attractions in Jamaica. Each year, thousands of locals and tourists travel to the falls to experience its many pleasures. I enjoyed the waterfall, sun, food, the water activities that took place, spending time with family and friends, and the local vendors. The water at Dunn’s River […]

According to Pamela and Martin Mordecai, they opined that culture is referred to “whatever traditions, beliefs, customs, and creative activities characterize a given community. ” Every group has its own specific culture, its own way of seeing, doing and making its own traditions. Jonkunnu is a Jamaican traditional dance of African origin. Cheryl Ryman postulated […]

I aim to find out how Jamaican English is used in terms of identity by teenage speakers. By recording a group of teenagers in different environments I intend to find out how language is used and why it used in certain situations. In many cases language can be used as a marker of identity. The […]

Introduction VIOLENT CRIMES CONSTITUTE one of the greatest social problems facing Jamaica at this time. Over the past two decades, Jamaica has experienced an unparalleled increased in homicides and violent assaults. Many attempts made throughout the years to reduce the number of violent crimes occurring in the island have mainly been short-term measures, aimed predominantly […]

Culture refers to the pattern that is practiced by individuals over and over again. It is transferred from generation to generations, and it eventually becomes their way of life. Culture is manifested through a people’s language, customs, literature, religion, art and costumes. Culture, differs from one community to the other. As such, it differs from […]

Bob Marley was a singer, musician and a famous songwriter. He was one of the first to introduce reggae music to the world. He is admired as one of the world’s most beloved artist. He was part of the Jamaican reggae music group called The Wailers. Also very respected throughout Trench Town, Jamaica for his […]

This report provides an analysis and evaluation of the factors that would affect the operations of a hotel that our company is interested in setting up in Jamaica. To effectively undertake this study, a PEST (Political, Economic, Sociocultural and Technological) analysis was carried out. The PEST Analysis looked at Jamaica’s external business environment and examined […]

Madge Saunders Marjorie Prentice Saunders was born in 1913 in St Mary and was trained at Bethlehem Teachers’ College in Jamaica. She then went on to be trained for full-time ministry at the Women’s Missionary College in St. Colm’s, Scotland. She also completed training at the Covenant College in Canada and the Presbyterian Theological College […]

Insolvencies tripled between 1919 and 1921. W. R. Grace and Co. Of New York felt the pressure and decided to divest its Jamaican branch. Dir. John Grace realized that Grace Limited in Jamaica was not Itself a failing concern but that it was being divested in order to relieve the pressure from the parent company […]

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia has emerged as a major destination for urban tourism. This is in contrast with the rest of the country which is better known for its beautiful scenery, beaches, majestic rainforest and mountains .(Turner, 1975). Kuala Lumpur, as the youngest capital in South-East Asia has only recently been promoted as a tourist destination. […]

Equatorial Kuala Lumpur, situated on Jalan Sultan Ismail in the heart of Kuala Lumpur, is a formidable competitor to other five-star hotels like Shangri La and Westin. With its impressive 275 suites and five dining establishments, including a stylish lounge, Equatorial offers a range of options for guests. The acclaimed Chalet restaurant, overseen by Chef […]

This essay would be regarding my field trip to Koala Lump. I will be covering the essential aspects of this trip, the experience and motivation behind it all, and what the trip meaner to me. My theme will be only family bonding. My dad is a business man and he is always running up and […]

Sdn Bhd. Though an accountant, Fernandes is an amateur guitarist and also has achieved grade 8 piano which is where his musical inclination lies. He was responsible for revolutionising ethnic music, nasyid and dangdut, bringing them into the mainstream of contemporary Malaysian music. He subsequently became the South East Asian regional vice-president for Warner Music […]

Terengganu is one of the Malaysian state which situated in north-eastern Peninsular Malaysia. The coastal city of Kuala Terengganu at the mouth of Terengganu River is the largest city in Terengganu where we can find a lot of shops and government offices right here. Terengganu is most known by its interesting place to visit,its traditional […]

Angel Ganivet was an innovative writer and thinker who had a significant impact on his contemporaries and the development of the essay in Spain. Sadly, his suicide at the age of 32 cut short his potential. Despite his limited number of publications, Ganivet challenges established generic borders and experiments with traditional definitions. He blends the […]

In the novel, ‘Chronicle of a Death Foretold’ by Gabriel Garcia Marquez, Santiago never really learns of the motive behind his murder. We are given a very bias view of the reason that he was murdered for. The only evidence against him was Angela’s word. There was no real proof that he was the one […]

Throughout Latin American History there have been several important leaders, but one leader in particular changed Latin American history forever. This particularly important early nineteenth-century leader was named Simon Bolivar. Simon Bolivar as a leader stood out from all the other leaders, because he played a crucial role in Latin American Independence. He was a […]