Datapoint Jamaican English/Levelling of the difference between present perfect and simple past: present perfect for StE simple past

Variety: Jamaican English
Feature: Levelling of the difference between present perfect and simple past: present perfect for StE simple past
Value: C - feature exists, but is extremely rare
Informants: Andrea Sand

Examples

Example 2277:
The culture of the region has been unique in combining British and Western influences with African and Asian lifestyles.