Bob Marley assassination attempt military headquarters. Reggae musician Bob Marley announced plans to hold a concert in an attempt to quell the violence. Politicians from both parties were hoping to capitalize on Marley's support. While Marley remained neutral, many viewed him as tacitly supporting Manley and the PNP. In 1972, Michael Manley assumed leadership under the People's National Party (PNP) as Prime Minister of Jamaica, where he maintained leadership until 1980. Upon entering office, the Democratic-Socialist prime minister immediately angered US officials by recognizing the Cuban government of Fidel Castro, nationalizing bauxite production, and recognizing the MPLA government of Angola, that was supported by
Hinduism in Jamaica Hinduism in Jamaica Hinduism is a minority religion in Jamaica,followed mainly by the Indo-Jamaicans.According to the 2011 census,Hinduism is followed by 0.07% of the population of Jamaica. According to the 2001 census there are 1453 Hindus in Jamaica,which increased to 1836 in the 2011 census. The Sanatan Hindu Temple is the only Hindu temple recognised by the Jamaican Government.It was built in mid 1970s by Pandit Munaeshwar Maragh at 114B Hagley Park Road. Today it stands as a place of worship and all major festivals celebrated. The major problem of Jamaica Hindus is the lack of priests.In 2017,Nathan Pandit who