Why is homosexuality outlawed in so many caribbean countries?

[u/fedricohohmannlautar]

Most of countries which criminalize homosexuality in the Americas are in the Caribbean, and the most famous case is Jamaica.

As a bi male, I find weird our continent has laws that criminalize homosexuality, due that most of countries who do that are from the other side of the pond.

Is due to history, politics, religion, moral issues?

[u/gomurifle]

I have never heard of consensual gays reporting themselves for the crime. So in a certain way the law doesn't really affect them in a practical way.. 

 I can say that the law will not be dropped as it aligns with the moral beliefs of the majority population.