The three main towns in the parish are Port Maria, Oracabessa, and Annotto Bay. Port Maria Port Maria is the capital town of the parish. Located on the coast, the town has a good harbor in which lies Cabritta Isle. As the parish capital, the principal buildings are found here. Oracabessa Oracabessa is located west […]
The town of Rio Nuevo has historical significance for being the site of the last battle between the invading English and the defending Spaniards who finally had to flea Cuba. A monument, appropriately bearing the names of the English leader, General Doyley, and the last Spanish Governor, Don Cristobal Ysassi, has been erected to commemorate […]
Location North-eastern Jamaica, bordered on the west by St. Ann, on the east by Portland, and on the south by St. Andrew. Area 610.5 square km (235.7 square miles) Climate The average rainfall is 81 inches, ranging from 67.7 inches along the northeast coast to 138.5 inches along the southeast. The effect of […]