which country ruled this place since the 1509?
Spain
Jamaica
One and a half kilometres west of St. Ann's Bay is the site of the first Spanish settlement on the island, Sevilla, which was established in 1509 by Juan de Esquivel but abandoned around 1524 because it was deemed unhealthy. The capital was moved to Spanish Town, then called "St. Jago de la Vega", around 1534 (at present-day St. Catherine). Meanwhile, the Taínos began dying in large numbers, from both introduced diseases to which they had no immunity, and from enslavement by the Spanish. As a result, the Spanish began importing slaves from Africa to the island. 

what is 1916 texas hurricane? Intense and quick-moving tropical cyclone. what is its meteorological history? It was first detected as a tropical storm east of Barbados based on a 40-mph wind measurement. Steady intensification was inferred during this period and it curved slightly towards the south of Jamaica that day with winds of 85 mph. where did this latter mentioned place take its name from? From island "Xaymaca".
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Jamaica [SEP] Spanish rule (1509–1655)
The capital was moved to Spanish Town, then called "St. Jago de la Vega", around 1534 (at present-day St. Catherine). Meanwhile, the Taínos began dying in large numbers, from both introduced diseases to which they had no immunity, and from enslavement by the Spanish. As a result, the Spanish began importing slaves from Africa to the island. Many slaves managed to escape, forming autonomous communities in remote and easily defended areas in the interior of Jamaica, mixing with the remaining Taino; these communities became known as Maroons. Small numbers of Jews also came to live on the island. By the early 17th century it is estimated that no more than 2,500–3,000 people lived on Jamaica.