Arab Jamaicans refers to Jamaican citizens of Syrian, Lebanese and Palestinian Arab or partial Arab origin or descent. Most are Christians who arrived in the late 19th century, brought by European colonialists.
Notable people Richard Azan, People's National Party (PNP) politician and Member of Parliament Lady Colin Campbell, author, socialite, radio hostess Lisa Hanna, Miss Jamaica and Miss World 1993, politician Abraham Elias Issa, businessman, hotelier Joey Issa, businessman and philanthropist Ken Khouri, record producer Anita Mahfood, dancer, actress, singer Eli Matalon, businessman, politician Kurtis Mantronik, hip hop and electronic-music artist Ronnie Nasralla, sportsman, record producer, artist promoter, band manager Shahine Fakhourie Robinson, politician Edward Seaga, former Prime Minister of Jamaica Don Wehby, business executive XXXTentacion, rapper, singer, songwriter Edward Zacca, former Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Jamaica; former Governor-General Ziadie family Maria Ziadie-Haddad, airline pilot
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