What’s in a Name? – A Window into Jamaica’s History & Character

From, "Above Rocks" in St. Catherine, to Zuassure Hill, Manchester, Jamaica has an intriguing list of townships with names that reflect their history and character. Jamaican place-names can be straightforward, reflecting outstanding features of the natural landscape or its history. Some even reflect a sense of whimsy such as, Try See, St. Ann, a post-emancipation name inspired by the idea of having former slaves who received land” try and see” what could be done. BackYardLabrish, with the help of Dr. Rebecca Tortello’s article - “Pieces of the Past”, will shed more light on the origins of some of these rather intriguing names found all over Jamaica and reveal their historical significance. Join us in the BackYard as we bring alive another interesting characteristic of the diverse culture of the beautiful Island of Jamaica. It's going to be a great enlightening labrish as we continue to: Celebrate, Enlighten & Preserve the rich diverse culture of Jamaica: "Land We Love"