Affectionately called “Santa” by St Elizabeth residents, the area takes its name from the Santa Cruz Mountains, which tower above the town. Santa Cruz is the most central town in the parish of St Elizabeth, and although Black River is the official parish capital, Santa Cruz is the shopping, socializing and business mecca of the parish. For many people in the inland mountainous areas of the parish, Santa Cruz is the largest town within reasonable travelling distance, and the town attracts people from as far away as Bull Savannah in the south and Accompong in the north. > Learn More

A bustling shipping port in the 19th century, Black River was, at that time, one of Jamaica’s grandest and most modern towns. It was the first to receive electricity and to have motorcars, and one of the first to have telephones. Many of Black River’s residents were wealthy merchants who built lavish homes in the town. Boasting a large number of historic buildings, High Street, Black River’s main street, offers a trail back in time.  > Learn More

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Lew's International Chinese Restaurant is conveniently located five minutes from the busy town of Mandeville and has been serving central Manchester for over twenty five. They offer a casual, relaxed family- friendly atmosphere and delicious Chinese cuisine. > Learn More

A three-day festival of readings and music with other forms of storytelling folded in the mix, Calabash is earthy, inspirational, daring and diverse. > Learn More