Christiana is a
settlement
Settlement may refer to:
*Human settlement, a community where people live
*Settlement (structural), the distortion or disruption of parts of a building
* Closing (real estate), the final step in executing a real estate transaction
*Settlement (fin ...
in
Jamaica
Jamaica (; ) is an island country situated in the Caribbean Sea. Spanning in area, it is the third-largest island of the Greater Antilles and the Caribbean (after Cuba and Hispaniola). Jamaica lies about south of Cuba, and west of His ...
. The town was originally called Struan Castle. During the early days of British colonial rule, it was a popular destination for British citizens due to the cool climate and the sometimes foggy weather.
Notable people
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Roger Cross
Roger Cross (born October 19, 1969) is a Jamaican-born Canadian actor who has made numerous appearances in several films and television series, mostly on productions shot in Canada. He is known for his work as CTU Agent Curtis Manning in the ...
, actor
are originally from this settlement.
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Lila Iké
Lila Iké (Alecia Tameka Grey born 1994, Christiana) is a Jamaican reggae singer and songwriter. After releasing multiple singles, Iké released her debut studio album ''The ExPerience'' in May 2020.
Career
Grey was born in Christiana, Manche ...
, singer and musician
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Byron Lee
Byron Lee ,
''Jamaica Gleaner'', 27 October 2008.
, musician
[Katz, David (2003), ''Solid Foundation: an Oral History of Reggae'', Bloomsbury, ]
References
Populated places in Manchester Parish
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