Negro yam puts Hanover on the map
The 'Lucea yam', also called 'negro yam', is a white, soft ground provision found in the hills of Lucea. The flavourful root was thought to be so good that it was exported to Jamaicans working abroad in the late 1900s.

Home of Ja's only outdoor museum
The Hanover Museum, located on the site of an old British prison, known to have existed as early as 1776, is full of historical surprises.

A touch of Africa
A diverse catalogue of settlers has occupied Jamaica's borders. From the original Taino natives to their Spanish conquerors, so many inhabitants have left their historical impressions on the Jamaican society.

Pirate who gave much
Other than the fictitious character Jack Sparrow from the movie Pirates of the Caribbean, there are few pirates more well-known, especially throughout Jamaica, than Captain William Bligh.

Gaming bill next week
A Casino gaming bill is to be tabled in Parliament next week, Prime Minister Bruce Golding announced last night.