Quintessential Jamaica

Jamaican Me Crazy: Kingston

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November 29th 2007
We could not have paid for this view of Kingston harbor that we have right now (see picture). Atop a dilapidated building in the throes of a city we've been repeatedly "warned" about, I can't help but reflect on the first few days of our stay here in Jamaica. I am amazed to the point of speechlessness at how much culture is in this city, when all I expected were resorts. Getting around in Jamai ... read more

Central America Caribbean » Jamaica » Kingston

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Jamaica gained full independence within the British Commonwealth in 1962. Deteriorating economic conditions during the 1970s led to recurrent violence and a drop off in tourism. Elections in 1980 saw the democratic socialists voted out of office. Pol... ... read more