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St. Ann’s Bay was named as the capital of the Parish of St. Ann, largely because of its large harbor and port for shipping goods ranging from bananas to bauxite. In later years, Ocho Rios has eclipsed St. Ann’s Bay due to its rapid growth in tourism and commerce, but St. Ann’s Bay remains a popular destination for those seeking a more traditional Jamaican experience.
Although St Ann’s Bay stretches along some 72 kilometres, it is a tightly knit community that gathers often to celebrate its culture and dwell in its glorious outdoors. Lobster and crab fishing are key local industries, but this region is equally known for its fine crafts, artisans, musicians, writers, and outfitters.
St. Ann was named after Ann Hyde, wife of James II, King of England and is recognized as the largest of all the parishes. It is known as ‘The Garden Parish’ for its bauxite, agriculture and livestock production and – perhaps most notably – its tourist attractions. The parish is believed to be the earliest Taino/Arawak settlement in Jamaica.
A visit to St. Ann's Bay nowadays is a step back to olden times. Many of the buildings in the town have been preserved in their original form, most notably the St. Ann Parish Church and the St. Ann's Bay Courthouse. The St. Ann Parish church is on the corner of Main Street and Church Street, dating from September 1871.
per adult (price varies by group size) Horseback Riding and Bamboo Rafting from montego Bay and Falmouth. 8. White Water Rafting. from. $150. per adult. Kennedy's Horseback riding, Blue Hole and Secret Falls from Montego Bay. 5.
Apr 8, 2018 · The first shipments were made in 1952 and since then two St. Ann ports, Ocho Rios and Discovery Bay have served as the shipping points for the product to the USA. St. Ann’s gifts to the world also include its people and among them none more famous than musical icon Robert Nesta Marley who was born in the village of Nine Miles in the parish.
St. Ann’s Bay Courthouse and the Old Jailhouse. St. Ann today is far different from what it was in previous centuries. It was where Spanish settlement and civilization started amaica and even thouin J gh the capital was moved, it remains one of the most historical parishes in the island. Along with Trelawny, St Ann has the
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