St. Catherine Jamaica Week 7 Featured Parish : "Discover Jamaica - One Parish-At -A-Time"

Week 7: St. Catherine. Home to the largest community in the Caribbean “Portmore” This week as we continue on our Island Tour, the labrish will bring to light some little known facts and interesting information about St. Catherine. With it’s historic and famous Capital Spanish Town, there is a lot to discover, celebrate and preserve. St. Catherine was the first European habitation on the south of the island. It’s history dates back to 1534, with evidence of the existence of Indigenous Taino living in the area for approximately a millennium before Jamaica’s discovery. Presently the parish is home to, “Portmore”; the largest community in the Caribbean If you are from “St. Catherine” or know someone who is, bring them along as we gather in the Backyard. Help us celebrate and preserve the rich history of Jamaica, Land that we love!!