Saint Thomas

Saint Thomas is closely linked to the Morant Bay Rebellion of 1865, led by Paul Bogle, who was born in the parish and was named one of Jamaica's seven National Heroes in 1969. The events at Morant Bay, the parish capita…

Saint Thomas was densely populated by the Taíno/Arawak when Christopher Columbus first came to the island in 1494. The Spaniards established cattle ranches at Morant Bay and Yallahs. In 1655, when the English captured J…

Saint Thomas (Jamaican Patois: Sen Tamas or Tahmas), once known as Saint Thomas in the East, is a suburban parish situated at the south eastern end of Jamaica, within the county of Surrey. It is the birthplace of Paul B…

Not every kind of help needs tools or a car. Sometimes a walk, a phone call or a coffee together is exactly what someone is missing, especially people who live alone. Would you like to give some time for a chat in Saint…

Almost every neighbourhood is home to people with many different first languages. In a language exchange two people learn from each other: half an hour in one language, half an hour in the other. Real friendships often …

Where do you actually meet up when you don't want to stay at home all the time? Youth centre, skate park, library or the meadow by the river: every place has its spots. Which hangouts in Saint Thomas Parish, Jamaica can…

Your first own money disappears fast if you're not careful. A simple trick: write down everything you spend for one month, and you'll see where it goes. Put a small amount aside at the start of each month before buying …

Spring brings blossom everywhere, summer calls you to the water, autumn leaves glow and winter gets cosy. Which season do you love most in Saint Thomas Parish, Jamaica, and what do you like to do then? Let us know!

Some words only make sense if you grew up here. Which local expression from Saint Thomas Parish, Jamaica do you love, and what does it mean? Post it in the comments, ideally with a short explanation for everyone who mov…

Moving somewhere new often means not knowing anyone yet, and that's exactly when a neighbourhood can show how welcoming it is. Just arrived in Saint Thomas Parish, Jamaica? Tell us where you're from and what you're look…

Lots of things in town only work because people give their time for free. Where do you volunteer in Freeport, Bahamas, and where could more helping hands be useful? Tell us about it and inspire others to join in!

A good walk clears the head and shows your home from a new angle. Which route do you love most in Freeport, Bahamas, and roughly how long does it take? Share your favourite loop with us!

The weekend is coming and the question is the same as always: what shall we do? Got an idea for a day trip, a concert or simply a lovely afternoon in Freeport, Bahamas? Drop your tips in the comments!