A Profile of St. Ann

Parish Name: St. Ann Capital: St. Ann’s Bay Land Area: 1,210.25 sq km (467.3 sq mi) Population: 173,232 History St. Ann was named after Ann Hyde, wife of James II, King of England and is recognized as the largest of all the parishes. It is known as ‘The Garden Parish’ for its bauxite, agriculture and […]

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Ja to Receive Additional Flights from Atlanta

The much anticipated winter tourist season, which officially starts in another two weeks, will be significantly boosted by some 60,000 visitors courtesy of Delta Vacations and the Mexico headquartered, Turissimo Excursions. The two destination management companies, have facilitated a partnership where Jamaica will be receiving a number of weekly additional Delta Airlines flights from Atlanta, […]

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St Ann markets overcrowded

St Ann’s Bay Mayor Mayor Desmond Gilmore said there is need for more space in the markets in St Ann. “It seems to me that all our markets are overcrowded and I think that one of the things we might be doing wrong is trying to accommodate everyone; it adds to the confusion that is […]

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