JAMAICA - A premier caribbean travel destination featuring the resort areas of Montego Bay, Negril, Ocho Rios, Kingston, Port Antonio and South Coast.

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Myer Lyon (leoni) came to Jamaica in 1789 and became the finest cantor in the synagogue then located at the corner of Barry and Orange Streets in Kingston. He adapted the Slavic melody to the ancient Hebrew Hymn text "Yigdal" which is a standard in most Ashkenazi synagogues. He wrote the hymn "The God of Abraham Praise" which became a standard in many Christian churches. He is buried in the old Jewish cemetery on Elletson Road near Windward Road in Kingston

			Falmouth Heritage Slide Show Falmouth became a bustling shipping port for Jamaica’s burgeoning sugar industry in the 18th and 19th centuries. Although it grew almost overnight, Falmouth’s rapid development was by no means haphazard –it is one of the best laid out Georgian towns in the world.



			Montego Bay Heritage Slide Show Since 1494 when Colombus explored the waters off its shore, Montego Bay has welcomed visitors from around the world. As Jamaica’s second city and the capital of the parish of St. James Montego Bay holds an array of interesting historic sites, hidden among its stellar tourist attractions.