The Arawaks were a group of indigenous peoples who inhabited the Caribbean islands before the arrival of Europeans. They were skilled farmers, fishermen, and craftsmen, known for their peaceful nature and intricate pottery and art. Unfortunately, many Arawaks were enslaved and suffered from diseases brought by Europeans, leading to a significant decline in their population.
The Arawaks settled throughout the Greater Antilles in the Caribbean, including present-day Cuba, Jamaica, Hispaniola (the island that comprises the modern-day countries of Haiti and the Dominican Republic), and Puerto Rico. They also inhabited parts of the Lesser Antilles, such as Trinidad and the Virgin Islands.
Amerindians settled in the Caribbean. They migrated there and the 2 main groups, Awaraks and Caribs were the ones to settle in Caribbean.
I think English speaking people claim to have discoveredJamaica which was already inhabited by indigenous Taino Indians. Christopher Columbus said it was one of the most beautiful places he had seen before the people were enslaved by those that discovered them.