The Parish of Westmoreland
Population 138,947
Westmoreland was so named in 1703 because it was the most westerly point
in Jamaica. The parish is known for its beautiful coastline and many
beaches
that are off the beaten track, such as Bluefields Beach. Over 40
km2 (10, 000 acres) of the parish is morass land. The largest section
of this morass, the
Great Morass, is a major wildlife sanctuary. The
1938 riots at the Frome Sugar Estate in the parish played a catalytic
role in the creation of a new
constitution for the island, as well as
for the declaration of universal adult suffrage in 1944. These events
steered Jamaica on a path to self-government
which culminated in
Independence from Britain.
Westmoreland Attractions:
- Kool Runnings Adventure Park
- Negril’s seven-mile white sand beach