St. James is a suburban parish, located on the north-west end of the island of Jamaica. Its capital is Montego Bay (derived from the Spanish word manteca (lard) because many wild hogs were found there, from which lard was made). Montego Bay was officially named the second city of Jamaica, behind Kingston, in 1981, although Montego Bay became a city in 1980 through an act of the Jamaican Parliament. The parish is the birthplace of the Right Excellent Samuel Sharpe (died 1833), one of Jamaica's seven National Heroes.
Saint James, Jamacia , Jamaica
Overall this was and excellent trip. The people were friendly and helpful, our guide spoke excellent English and was very knowledgeable about the customs, religion and sites. It was quite difficult to communicate with the general population, ordering food from a restaurant was mainly in sign language and picture pointing.... read more
mr Alfred Schneider and Mrs Saturnina Mcdonald-Schneider
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