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Spotlight On
Bluefields is one of the oldest settled areas in Jamaica, and was built by the Spanish in the 17th century. After the expulsion of the Spanish by the British, the city withered, but the bay was still used, especially by pirates. Nowadays, the community has managed to curb the piracy, although the bay is still used by avid seafarers to launch legitimate (albeit not as exciting) fishing expeditions. > Learn More
| From the mountains to the sea, we are exceptionally fortunate at Bluefields to see a tremendous number of species of birds. Of the 28 Jamaican endemic species we have observed 22, plus a further 13 endemic sub-species in our local area. Each Birder is presented with Jamaican Species Check list as a souvenir and record of great birding at Bluefields. > Learn More
| Parottee Beach Resort is an exploration oasis for the discerning traveller, artist or adventurer who wants to trek off the beaten path. The resort is a collection of beautiful, airy beach units in the middle of a small fishing village on Jamaica’s tranquil South Coast. Within a 30-45 minute drive to popular YS Falls and Appleton Estate. > 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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Salt from Hellshire:
The Great Salt Pond in the Hellshire Hills, St. Catherine was extensively mined for salt and there were two salt works at Salt Pond Hill operated by Capt. Joseph Noye in the 18th century, and in one year he produced 10,000 bushels of salts. In 1670 an agreement was made with St. Thomas Modyford who patented adjoining lands of St. Thomas in the Vale and St. Dorothy to supply them with salt at a low rate.
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