Jamaica Jamaica is an island nation in the Caribbean Sea, known for its vibrant culture, reggae music (originating from Kingston), and beautiful beaches. It gained independence from the United Kingdom in 1962. geographical island nation Related Antigua Bahamas Barbados Caribbean Caribbean Sea Cuba Dominican Republic Grenada Haiti Hispaniola Kingston Montego Bay Saint Lucia Spanish Town St. Catherine Parish St. Lucia Tobago Trinidad Trinidad and Tobago Virgin Islands West Indies Built by Tim Jones