Parish Profile: St. Ann

Taino Heritage

St. Ann, Jamaica, carries the echoes of a distant past, dating back to 600–650 A.D. It is believed to have been the first Taino/Arawak settlement on the island, a testament to the ancient roots deeply embedded in its soil. When Christopher Columbus embarked on his historic voyage in 1494, his ship found its way to the tranquil shores of Di…