Jamaica

Companies based in Jamaica, and the events that shaped them.

1companies1968–1968founding years1still active0no longer operating

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Jamaica companies over time

Companies foundedEconomyTechnologyEnvironmentHistory

FoundedAir Jamaica Limited

1968

1969

TechnologyARPANET, the internet's precursor, goes live.

1971

EconomyThe dollar leaves the gold standard; currencies float.

1973

EconomyThe OPEC oil embargo triggers a global shock.

1975

TechnologyThe personal-computer era begins.

1979

EconomyA second oil crisis drives inflation higher worldwide.

1981

TechnologyThe IBM PC launches and sets a standard.

TechnologyThe first US in-vitro fertilization baby is born.

1984

TechnologyApple ships the Macintosh; the GUI era begins.

1987

EconomyBlack Monday: markets fall sharply around the world.

1989

HistoryThe Berlin Wall falls; global markets open up.

1991

TechnologyThe World Wide Web is released to the public.

TechnologyLinux and open source challenge proprietary software.

1993

TechnologyThe Mosaic browser brings the web to everyone.

1994

TechnologyE-commerce begins to disrupt retail.

1995

TechnologyWindows 95 launches; the internet goes mainstream.

1997

EconomyThe Asian financial crisis rattles global markets.

EnvironmentThe Kyoto Protocol sets the first climate targets.

1999

TechnologyNapster ignites the digital disruption of recorded music.

2000

EconomyThe dot-com bubble bursts.

TechnologyGPS opens to civilian use, turning location into a utility.

2004

TechnologySocial media and Web 2.0 take hold.

2007

TechnologyThe iPhone launches the smartphone era.

2008

EconomyThe global financial crisis freezes credit worldwide.

2010

TechnologyCloud computing goes mainstream for business.

2015

EnvironmentThe Paris Agreement sets global climate targets.

2020

EconomyThe COVID-19 pandemic upends the global economy.

2022

EconomyInflation spikes; central banks raise rates sharply.

2023

TechnologyGenerative AI reaches mainstream business use.

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The companies

Air Jamaica Limited →

Active · founded 1968 · Jamaica

Air Jamaica Limited operates the national airline of Jamaica.

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