Jamaican Famous Names Starting with Letter O

Is the Prime Minister of Jamaica and leader of the Jamaica Labour Party. Golding became prime minist

Is the Prime Minister of Jamaica and leader of the Jamaica Labour Party. Golding became prime minister following his party's slim victory in the 2007 Jamaican general election held on September 3 and former Prime Minister Portia Simpson-Miller's concessio

Is a volleyball player from Cuba, who plays as a setter for the Men's National team.is a volleyball

Is a volleyball player from Cuba, who plays as a setter for the Men's National team.is a volleyball player from Cuba, who plays as a setter for the Men's National Team. He became Best Setter at the first 2008 Olympic Qualification Tournament in Düsseldorf, where Cuba ended up in second place and missed qualification for the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, PR China.

Was a Cuban bassist, who has gained international attention especially since his involvement in the

Was a Cuban bassist, who has gained international attention especially since his involvement in the Buena Vista Social Club recordings.He was nicknamed Cachaito ("little Cachao") after his uncle, the famous bassist and innovator of mambo music Israel "Cachao" López.

Was a utility player, manager, coach and scout in Major League Baseball. Martínez batted switch-hit

Was a utility player, manager, coach and scout in Major League Baseball. Martínez batted switch-hitter and threw right-handed. He was born in Havana, Cuba. Martínez never hit a home run in 945 major-league career at-bats, but he did everything a player was asked to do. He appeared at shortstop in 157 games, and also played at first (5), second (59), and third bases (74); caught (30), and made a relief appearance. Nevertheless, he is best remembered as the man who scouted and signed Edgar Martínez and Omar Vizquel, among other distinguished players.

Was a percussionist/vocalist well-known in Cuba and the Americas as a master of the many Cuban music

Was a percussionist/vocalist well-known in Cuba and the Americas as a master of the many Cuban musical folkloric forms. When 'Puntilla' arrived in New York, he brought with him a wealth of knowledge of the profound folkloric music unique to Cuba and became a teacher and mentor to many. Orlando Rios was also the foundation of the religious community in New York, providing and guiding the music at ceremonies and celebrations throughout the tri-state area. He performed with great musicians from the worlds of both Latin music and Jazz throughout the United States, South America, Europe, and Japan. Puntilla died on August 12, 2008.

Is a Puerto Rican professional wrestler. He began working in Hybrid Pro Wrestling, an independent ci

Is a Puerto Rican professional wrestler. He began working in Hybrid Pro Wrestling, an independent circuit in Schoolcraft, Michigan. In 2006, Colón debuted in the World Wrestling Council, a promotion owned by his uncle, Carlos Colón. While working with WWC

Is a former pitcher who played in Major League Baseball between 1958 and 1975 for the Cincinnati Red

Is a former pitcher who played in Major League Baseball between 1958 and 1975 for the Cincinnati Reds (1958-60), Kansas City Athletics (1962-65), Detroit Tigers (1965-67), Cleveland Indians (1967), Pittsburgh Pirates (1970), Baltimore Orioles (1971, 1973), St. Louis Cardinals (1973-74) and California Angels (1975). He batted and threw right-handed.

Was a popular Cuban singer specialized in native musical forms such as guaracha, pregón and son mon

Was a popular Cuban singer specialized in native musical forms such as guaracha, pregón and son montuno. Affectively nicknamed Cascarita, he was born on September 14, 1920 in Camagüey, the third largest city of Cuba and the capital of Camagüey Province.

Is a Cuban American composer of contemporary classical music.Garcia has composed over 120 works, and

Is a Cuban American composer of contemporary classical music.Garcia has composed over 120 works, and his music has been performed throughout North America, Europe, and Latin America. His music has been recorded by the New Albion, CRI, New World, O.O. Discs, North/South, Albany, Edicion Sonora, Opus One, Contemporary Recording Studios (CRS), and Capstone labels.

Is a retired boxer from Puerto Rico, who won the bronze medal in the men's light flyweight (– 48 k

Is a retired boxer from Puerto Rico, who won the bronze medal in the men's light flyweight (– 48 kg) division at the 1976 Summer Olympics. It was the second only the second medal ever for Puerto Rico, after the bronze captured by fellow boxer Juan Evangel

Is a former bantamweight boxer from Cuba, who won the gold medal at the 1972 Summer Olympics. Three

Is a former bantamweight boxer from Cuba, who won the gold medal at the 1972 Summer Olympics. Three years later he captured the gold at the 1975 Pan American Games.

Is the first Puerto Rican-born basketball player ever to play for the Harlem Globetrotters.Melendez

Is the first Puerto Rican-born basketball player ever to play for the Harlem Globetrotters.Melendez was born in the City of Ponce, but lived and was raised in the town of Juana Diaz where he also received his primary and secondary education. When he was 1

Is a Cuban-Mexican actor. He made his small-screen debut as the character Osvaldo Larrea in Lazos de

Is a Cuban-Mexican actor. He made his small-screen debut as the character Osvaldo Larrea in Lazos de Amor, alongside Lucero.

Is a professional basketball player from Puerto Rico. He played in the 1994 World Basketball Champio

Is a professional basketball player from Puerto Rico. He played in the 1994 World Basketball Championship in Canada and may best remembered for fiercely competing in a Puerto Rico vs. USA contest, most notably arguing with USA players Derrick Coleman, Sha

Is a right-handed pitcher for the Cuban national baseball team and Santiago de Cuba of the Cuban Nat

Is a right-handed pitcher for the Cuban national baseball team and Santiago de Cuba of the Cuban National Series.

Is a football (soccer) player born in Barrouallie, St Vincent. He has made a number of appearances o

Is a football (soccer) player born in Barrouallie, St Vincent. He has made a number of appearances on Saint Vincent's national team including the 1996 Gold Cup. Currently Ash was the assistant coach for the men's soccer team at North Carolina State Univer

A nickname given to him by his friends, during his teenage years in which his name bore a similarity

A nickname given to him by his friends, during his teenage years in which his name bore a similarity to the Scooby Doo character. He is especially notable for his distinctive sub-baritone voice.His family moved to the United States from Jamaica and they s

Is a Bahamian long jumper.He finished eighth at the 2003 World Championships, twelfth at the 2006 Co

Is a Bahamian long jumper.He finished eighth at the 2003 World Championships, twelfth at the 2006 Commonwealth Games, fifth at the 2006 Central American and Caribbean Games[1] and fifth at the 2007 Pan American Games.

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

Was a West Indian cricketer who played in West Indies' inaugural Test tour of England in 1928. Scott was born in Franklyn Town, Kingston, Jamaica. He played in eight Tests for the West Indies, and all five in the Australian tour of 1930-31.

A very capable all-round cricketer from the early to mid 1930’s, Oscar da Costa was born in Kingst

A very capable all-round cricketer from the early to mid 1930’s, Oscar da Costa was born in Kingston, Jamaica. A reliable batsman, a useful medium-pace bowler and an agile, versatile fielder, he made his first-class career for Jamaica in February 1929 aga

Is a Cuban baseball player and Olympic silver medalist.

Is a Cuban baseball player and Olympic silver medalist.

Vis a former basketball player from Cuba, who won the bronze medal with the men's national team at t

Vis a former basketball player from Cuba, who won the bronze medal with the men's national team at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, West Germany.

Is a Trinidadian soccer player currently playing for Puerto Rico Islanders in the USSF Division 2 Pr

Is a Trinidadian soccer player currently playing for Puerto Rico Islanders in the USSF Division 2 Professional League. Telesford was drafted in the 2nd round (21st overall) by Chicago Fire in the 2007 MLS Supplemental Draft, but played 2 Major League Socc

Is one of the best Cuban baseball players today. He plays right field for the Las Tunas Magos of the

Is one of the best Cuban baseball players today. He plays right field for the Las Tunas Magos of the Cuban National Series and for the Cuban national baseball team.

Is a Cuban politician and older brother of Camilo Cienfuegos. He served in various roles in the Cuba

Is a Cuban politician and older brother of Camilo Cienfuegos. He served in various roles in the Cuban government.Cienfuegos was the only one of three brothers who attended the University of Havana, where he graduated as an architect in 1954. He joined the Popular Socialist Party (Partido Socialista Popular, PSP).