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Spotlight On
In the 18th century, the town of Bath, in the cool foothills of the John Crow Mountains, was one of the most fashionable towns on the island. The town was then an exclusive retreat for the European elite, who subscribed en masse to the healing powers of the nearby mineral springs and took refuge in what were then the most elegant botanical gardens in the West Indies. > Learn More
| The Art of Contemporary Jamaica, features the paintings, drawings, ceramics, sculpture and textiles of 20 Jamaican artists. The works in the exhibition reflect the mixed culture of the Caribbean island and western artistic influences, such as expressionism and minimalism. At the same time, the artists deal with issues of slavery, immigration and the history of their country, a former British plantation colony. > Learn More
| Located in New Kingston, the commercial centre of Jamaica’s capital city, we offer comfortably furnished single and double rooms and suites. All are air conditioned with cable TV and telephone. Suites have kitchenette with refrigerator, stove, and dining area. > Learn More
| | Oktoberfest is an annual German festivity, celebrating its 31 years in Jamaica. There will be lots of prizes and surprises, games and specialty German foods and different types of German beers, German white and red wines and Schnapps. Jamaican German Society (Head Quarters), St. Andrew. > Learn More
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Jamaica First Newspaper:
The weekly Jamaica Courant was our first newspaper. The first printing press was started in 1718 and the 1st issue was printed on 28 May 1718 by R. Baldwin and sold for one bit which was then worth seven pence half-penny.
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