Spanish Town is the capital and the largest town in the parish of St. Catherine in the historic county of Middlesex, Jamaica. It was the Spanish and British capital of Jamaica from 1534 …

Jan 23, 2025 · Spanish Town, city, southeast-central Jamaica. It is situated along the Rio Cobre, some 10 miles (16 km) west of Kingston. Probably laid out by Diego Columbus (c. 1523), it …

6 days ago · ST CATHERINE, Jamaica — The communities of Ellerslie Pen and Tawes Meadows in Spanish Town, St Catherine are now under curfew. The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) …

Jan 23, 2025 · KINGSTON, Jamaica — Following the fatal shooting of the reputed leader of the One Order Gang, security forces are now on high alert as they work to maintain order in …

Jan 23, 2025 · The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) has stated that the leadership of the St Catherine North Police Division is moving to reassure the public that normality has returned to …

Nov 10, 2024 · Spanish Town can compete with western Kingston as the founder of organised crime in Jamaica. However, without a doubt, Spanish Town is the birthplace of the extortion …

Spanish Town, Jamaica, stands as a living testament to the island’s tumultuous history, from its colonial roots to its fight for freedom and independence. By exploring the city’s historic sites …

May 16, 2024 · Spanish Town is in the heart of Jamaica's lush St. Catherine Parish, where it bears witness to the island's rich heritage. Once the capital of Jamaica under Spanish and …

Nov 30, 2022 · Spanish Town, which was first inhabited by the Taino around 500 AD and later served as the capital of the Spanish and British colonies for almost 333 years, is the oldest …

panish Town, built by the Spanish after Sevilla Nueva (New Seville) was abandoned, dates from 1534. It was first known as Villa de la Vega, later St. Jago de la Vega and then Spanish Town. …