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Spotlight On
In the heart of the sugar-producing regions of central Westmoreland is the community of Petersfield, a no-frills one-street rural town that is home to many of the workers of the Frome Sugar Estate. Petersfield is one of the older townships on the island; in fact, it was incorporated as early as the late 17th century as a dormitory community for estate workers on the nearby Roaring River Estate. One Peter Beckford, for whom the town is named, owned the Roaring River Estate at the time. > Learn More
| Escape to the Royal Palm Reserve and discover the enchantment of Negril's hidden treasure. This 300-acre site boasts 114 plant species including the Royal Palm, which is unique to this area. There are over 300 animal species including birds, butterflies and reptiles. Come and experience the beauty and tranquility of this local sanctuary. > Learn More
| Formerly Daniel Village, this beautiful garden property has spacious rooms located across the street from the seven mile beach and Maragaritaville. Rooms have air condition, private bath, Cable TV, and garden view. > Learn More
| “Waste away” at Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville in Mo’Bay, Negril and Ochi, where the fun never stops! Enjoy a world-famous “Cheeseburger in Paradise”, tropical margaritas and shop our Trading Posts for exclusive Buffett merchandise. Then before you leave, visit Air Margaritaville at Sangster International airport - you just may find that lost shaker of salt! > Learn More
| Joing us for the pre-Tourism Day seminar and exhibition entitled “Climate Change and the Bottom-line…the Strategic Business Outlook for Jamaica’s Tourism Sector”. > Learn More
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Arrowroot:
The arrowroot plant is native to the West Indies and Central America; it belongs to the same family as ginger. It was used by the original inhabitants of the area and it served as food but seems to have first been used for religious and medicinal purposes. The Indians used it in wounds inflicted by poison arrows-hence its name. Jamaica was once a producer and exporter of arrowroot. Nowadays it is used in face powders, glues, confectionery, ice-cream cones and paper and textiles.
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