Jamaican Famous Names Starting with Letter E

Is a Jamaican poet and scholar, recognised as an authority on the work of Derek Walcott.He was born

Is a Jamaican poet and scholar, recognised as an authority on the work of Derek Walcott.He was born in Port Antonio, Jamaica, and began writing poetry at Titchfield High School. He won a scholarship to study English literature at the University College of

Was a Bahamian composer, pianist and choral director who became the first Director of Culture in the

Was a Bahamian composer, pianist and choral director who became the first Director of Culture in the Bahamas.He was trained as a classical pianist in London, but chose to dedicate his life to the development of culture in the Bahamas. Under his direction, the new nation of the Bahamas learned an appreciation of its indigenous music. He co-wrote and directed the Independence Pageant, a survey of Bahamian history from pre-Columbian days to Bahamian Independence from Britain, which was performed on the evening leading up to the morning of July 10, 1973.

Was a first class cricketer from Barbados. He played in England with Leicestershire and in South Afr

Was a first class cricketer from Barbados. He played in England with Leicestershire and in South Africa with Western Province and Natal. His brother George played Test cricket for the West Indies.

Was a West Indian cricketer who played in West Indies' inaugural Test tour of England in 1928.

Was a West Indian cricketer who played in West Indies' inaugural Test tour of England in 1928.

Was a West Indian cricketer who played in West Indies' inaugural Test tour of England. He was the ca

Was a West Indian cricketer who played in West Indies' inaugural Test tour of England. He was the captain in the West Indies' first home Test in 1930. Although he had modest Test performances, he had some impressive results in first class matches against

Was Prime Minister of Jamaica and Leader of the Jamaica Labour Party from 1980 to 1989. He served as

Was Prime Minister of Jamaica and Leader of the Jamaica Labour Party from 1980 to 1989. He served as leader of the opposition from 1974 to 1980 and again from 1989 until January 2005. His retirement from political life marked the end of Jamaica's founding

Is a Puerto Rican professional wrestler. He is currently signed by World Wrestling Entertainment (WW

Is a Puerto Rican professional wrestler. He is currently signed by World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) wrestling on its Raw brand as Primo. He is the son of Carlos Colón, Sr. and the younger brother of professional wrestlers Stacy and Carly Colón, better

Was a Puerto Rican boxer. He was the WBC world lightweight champion from 1983–84 and the WBA world

Was a Puerto Rican boxer. He was the WBC world lightweight champion from 1983–84 and the WBA world champion in 1986–87 and again in 1989–90. After moving up to the junior welterweight class, he became a WBA world champion once more, holding the title from

Is a pitcher, currently playing for the Schaumburg Flyers, which is a professional independent baseb

Is a pitcher, currently playing for the Schaumburg Flyers, which is a professional independent baseball team. He is 6'3", weighs 220 lbs, and bats and throws right-handed. He attended Seward Park High School in New York and St. Francis College.

Was a West Indian cricketer who played in two Tests in 1930. He was the brother of Wilton St Hill, a

Was a West Indian cricketer who played in two Tests in 1930. He was the brother of Wilton St Hill, also a West Indian Test cricketer.

Is a Dominican-American professional boxer.

Is a Dominican-American professional boxer.

A "Nuyorican" (New York-Puerto Rican) poet.In 1989 Torres began working as a graphic designer and a

A "Nuyorican" (New York-Puerto Rican) poet.In 1989 Torres began working as a graphic designer and a year later he discovered the Nuyorican Poets Cafe, which inspired his creative instincts. Torres created a movement which he called "Interactive Eclectrcism", which combines movement, audience participation, music and songs. The Nuyorican Poets Cafe not only opened its door for his creation but it also opened the doors to a new world of reading poetry. Torres also created the "Poets Neurotica", where dancers and musicians performed alongside two to four poets. He was a member of "Real Live Poetry" from 1993 - 99, performing and conducting workshops across the US and overseas.

Is a retired boxer from Puerto Rico. His brother Adolfo was also a professional boxer. Viruet made h

Is a retired boxer from Puerto Rico. His brother Adolfo was also a professional boxer. Viruet made his professional debut in 1969. Among his early opponents were future world light-welterweight champion Saoul Mamby, against whom he earned a draw, and futu

Is a reggaeton singer from Puerto Rico. He rose to fame as Tito of the duo Héctor & Tito.Together w

Is a reggaeton singer from Puerto Rico. He rose to fame as Tito of the duo Héctor & Tito.Together with his partner, they released a number of hit songs in his native Puerto Rico, including "Amor de Colegio" (which introduced Don Omar), "Felina", "Baila Morena" (which featured Glory), and "No Le Temas a Él", a song which not only raised their popularity, it helped raise popularity for the then up-and-coming Trébol Clan. After years of working together, they separated, but not before releasing a final album, Season Finale, which featured some of their greatest hits.

Was a former deputy and member of the Partido Revolucionario Dominicano (PDR) who ran and was defeat

Was a former deputy and member of the Partido Revolucionario Dominicano (PDR) who ran and was defeated in a May 2006 election to the Congress in the Dominican Republic for the office representing the district of Villa Altagracia. He was twice before elect

Is a professional baseball player. Rodriguez formerly went under the aliases of Ivan Rodriguez and C

Is a professional baseball player. Rodriguez formerly went under the aliases of Ivan Rodriguez and Carlos Aleman.

Is a Bahamian sprints athlete. She was a part of the Bahamian team that won the silver medal in the

Is a Bahamian sprints athlete. She was a part of the Bahamian team that won the silver medal in the 1996 Olympics 4 x 100 metres relay.

Appeared in 10 Tests (all of which resulted in West Indian victories) and 43 One Day Internationals

Appeared in 10 Tests (all of which resulted in West Indian victories) and 43 One Day Internationals for the West Indies.

Was a Cuban chess master.Jiménez won the Cuban Championship five times, in 1957, 1960, 1963, 1965,

Was a Cuban chess master.Jiménez won the Cuban Championship five times, in 1957, 1960, 1963, 1965, and 1967. He won the Pan American Chess Championship three times, in 1963, 1966 and 1970.

Was a revered and popular Cuban singer of boleros and romantic ballads.She started her career by wor

Was a revered and popular Cuban singer of boleros and romantic ballads.She started her career by working in radio in the 1940s but began to work with smaller groups in the 1950s. In 1952, pianist and arranger Aida Diestro organized the vocal quartet called Cuarteto D'Aida. The original members were Elena Burke, Moraima Secada, Omara Portuondo and Haydée Portuondo. After she got some attention, she went solo. By the time of the Cuban revolution she was a top solo artist performing in elegant cabarets in Havana.

Was a Dominican boxer, who was world champion in the Flyweight division.

Was a Dominican boxer, who was world champion in the Flyweight division.

Is a Cuban politician, the former director of Cuba’s Jose Marti National Library (1997-2007) and c

Is a Cuban politician, the former director of Cuba’s Jose Marti National Library (1997-2007) and currently head of the Committee on Culture of the Cuban Communist Party’s Central Committee.

Is a Cuban baseball player and Olympic gold medalist.

Is a Cuban baseball player and Olympic gold medalist.

Is a Cuban boxer in the heavyweight division.On February 20 1996, Castillo made his professional box

Is a Cuban boxer in the heavyweight division.On February 20 1996, Castillo made his professional boxing debut in Miami, FL with a first-round TKO win over Kerry Parks. In fact, four of Castillo’s first five pro opponents didn’t make it out of the opening round, and with an aggressive style and south paw power; Elieser quickly became a fan favorite in his adopted home of South Florida.

A Puerto Rican actor, comedian and producer.Ortiz began his career as a telenovela actor in Puerto R

A Puerto Rican actor, comedian and producer.Ortiz began his career as a telenovela actor in Puerto Rico, sharing credits with such actors as Walter Mercado, Alicia Villamil and many others.In 1985, he returned briefly, as a comedian, this time at a show sponsored by Budweiser, at La Taverna Budweiser, alongside Machuchal. Ortiz worked most of his acting career at WAPA-TV.