Kingston

Kingston was founded on the Liguanea Plain to house the survivors of the devastating earthquake that struck Port Royal in 1692. Just a year later, in 1693, it became a parish by resolution of the Jamaican Assembly, and …

Kingston was established on the Liguanea Plain to house survivors of the Port Royal earthquake in 1692. It became a parish through an official resolution in the Jamaican Assembly in 1693. In 1872, the city of Kingston w…

Kingston Parish is one of the 14 Parishes of Jamaica. It is part of the amalgamated municipal unit of Kingston and St. Andrew Corporation along with the neighbouring St. Andrew Parish. Its seat is the city of Kingston, …

A raised bed in the courtyard, a community garden or simply swapping cuttings and seeds: gardening connects generations. People without a garden of their own are often happy to share a bed. Do you have plants, tools or …

Snow and ice are a real challenge for older or unwell neighbours. If you're clearing your own path anyway, you can often do a few metres more. Sharing a bag of grit between several houses saves effort too. Who in Kingst…

Moving for training or university is exciting, but it can feel a bit lonely at first. Sports groups, choirs, youth clubs or volunteering are great ways to meet people quickly. And sometimes just saying hi here is enough…

Sport doesn't have to mean pressure. Bouldering, skating, volleyball in the park or running with friends: the main thing is that you enjoy moving. Many clubs offer free taster sessions. What sport is popular in Kingston…

Every place can become a little nicer to live in, and locals often have the best ideas. What would you improve in Kingston Parish: more benches, better cycle paths, a meeting place for young and old? Share your suggesti…

Not every day is sunny, and with kids you need good ideas when it pours. Where do you go in Kingston Parish when it's wet outside: the library, the swimming pool, a board-game café, or puddle jumping after all? Share yo…

Almost every region has a dish you won't find anywhere else, or a recipe handed down through the generations. What food simply belongs to Kingston Parish? Tell us your favourites and where to try them!

Not everyone finds smartphones, online bookings or long forms easy. Often a patient half hour is all it takes to help someone. Important: never take over passwords or bank details, go through it together step by step in…

A weatherproof box where anyone can leave books, toys or kitchen bits and take something else: sustainability can be that simple. What matters is a good spot, permission from the owner or the council, and a few people w…

Sometimes it's the cake, sometimes the view, sometimes just the staff who remember your name. Where do you like to have your coffee or tea in Central Eleuthera? Share your tips in the comments!