The avenue was established in the 17th century by the owners of the Holland Estate to provide shade for travelers and to protect the road from erosion.  Hurricanes Gilbert and Ivan caused a substantial thinning of the bamboo, and a restoration project is being carried out by the Tourism Product Development Company, the National Environment and Planning Agency and the Ministry of Agriculture to plant more bamboo of the same type currently lining the area.

Located in the town on Black River in the parish of St. Elizabeth, the bridge spans the Black River, believed to be the longest river in Jamaica until recent research revealed that the Rio Minho is indeed the longest, at 92.8 km long.

This magnificent course, designed by renowned golf architect Robert von Hagge and his partner Rick Baril, is set over 200 acres of green hills, with 16 of its 18 holes looking out at the Caribbean Sea.

Built in the latter part of the 18th century, Rose Hall is the most well-known great house in all of Jamaica. The massive Georgian mansion is the centerpiece of a plantation that covers over 6,500 acres, but it's most notable for its famous occupant, Annie Palmer, better known as the White Witch of Rose Hall.

In 2001 American art collector and CEO Clayton Korver sharpened his machete and began to shape twelve acres of lush tropical forest. The result...an art installation lovingly crafted into the natural landscape and offered to the discerning traveler as an artful getaway.

This Lighthouse was built by the Engineering Department of the Port Authority in Jamaica. It is the most recent lighthouse built in Jamaica. The Lighthouse stands at approximately 1600 feet above sea level and is powered by three different power sources: a generator, electricity and a set of batteries.

The Oracabessa Bay Fish Sanctuary was established in 2010 to protect Oracabessa’s marine ecosystem. Its mission is to increase biodiversity in Oracabessa Bay to improve livelihoods in the local community. Through investments by the Oracabessa Foundation, Seacology, and GEF, the Fish Sanctuary has reintroduced Sea turtles and thousands of new coral into the Oracabessa Bay area. There are several reefs located in the Oracabessa Bay Fish Sanctuary as well as mangroves and beaches including James Bond Beach. The Golden Clouds reef is one of the largest in Oracabessa Bay and is a popular dive destination due to its diverse reef structure, vibrant marine life and close proximity to the Cayman Trough.

Home and final resting place of Noel Coward, famous playwright, composer, actor and director.  Mr. Coward bought the property in 1955 for $150.  He passed away in 1973.

The barn owl (Tyto alba) is the most widely distributed species of owl, and one of the most widespread of all birds. It is also referred to as the common barn owl, to distinguish it from other species in its family, The Barn Owl is not indigenous to Jamaica, and is found almost everywhere in the world.

This specimen was filmed at the Hope Zoo with kind permission from The Guardsman Group.

Karla Kellier has a moment with our National symbol, the Doctor Bird (Trochilus Polytmus).  Of the 320 varieties of hummingbirds found around the world, none match the iridescent plumage and beauty of our Doctor Bird, found only in Jamaica.

Mona Preparatory School, formed under the auspices of the United Church in Jamaica and the Cayman Islands, opened its doors September 22, 1964. The school is a private institution which is governed by a Board of Directors appointed by the Synod of the United Church.  The mission is to provide a Christian environment in which students can learn and develop into well- rounded individuals who see service as an important part of their contribution to society. 

Floyd’s Pelican Bar is a tiny bar made of driftwood stilted on a huge sandbar about ¾ mile out in the sea.  Floyd’s Pelican Bar is located in Parottee Bay on the South Coast of Jamaica and has to be one of the most unique places to eat and have a drink in the entire world – hands down the best bar in the Caribbean!  To get there you have to take a 20-minute boat ride to this rustic establishment in the middle of the ocean.

The workspace of reknowned and celebrated painter, Barrington Watson at his home in St. Thomas.

Born in 1931 in Lucea, Barrington Watson made his original mark in Jamaica as a football player for Kingston College. However, he ultimately followed his artistic yearnings by enrolling at the Royal College of Art in London. He travelled widely and then returned to Jamaica in the early 1960s. He became the first Director of Studies at the Jamaica School of Art and co-founded the Contemporary Jamaican Artists' Association (1964-74). He later served as visiting professor at Spelman College, Atlanta. In 1967 he won a prize at the first Spanish Biennale at Barcelona. In 2000 he was awarded a Gold Musgrave Medal by the Institute of Jamaica.
Barrington Watson has exhibited throughout Jamaica and internationally and currently lives in Kingston, Jamaica. He is the father of sculptors Basil Watson and Raymond Watson.

Playing here at one of the permanent chess tables in Emancipation Park, Malaku will be competing at the Millionaire Chess Open in Las Vegas, Nevada in October, 2015.  Good luck, Malaku!

The Sport of Kings.  The horseracing industry provides employment for over twelve thousand persons including indirect employment to many thousands, including the breeding industry, bet writers and takers, etc.

Founded in 1789, Jamaica College is a prominent all-male secondary school located in Kingston, Jamaica. It provides traditional classroom education to its students in a variety of subject areas. The institution caters to students aged 10 to 19 years

Paragliding is a growing sport in Jamaica.   The three paragliders in this drone shot are instructor Jurgs von Dueszeln and two of his students, Conall Kelly and Vivian B. Gordon.

Jamin Levy is currently on the National Gymnastics Squad. He trains as a member of Nishida's Gymnastics Club for which he has competed in several major US competitions, including Whitlow International and Gasparilla Classic, winning many gold medals up to Level 10. Now in his first year as an Elite gymnast, he is a graduate of St. George's College and Quality Academics. 

O'dayne Richards is a rising star in shotput and discus, having taken 1st at the Commonwealth Games in 2014 and again at the Pan American Games in 2015.

Darren Jordon is a former Captain and parachutist in the Jamaica Defence force. He is  an accomplished international News broadcaster and journalist, but his passion is mountaineering and adventure in the high Arctic. He is one of only 3 men to have parachuted onto the Blue Mountain peak, and has climbed some of the most iconic mountains in Africa, Asia and Europe, including Switzerland’s mighty Matterhorn. Darren was the first Jamaican ever to record a successful ascent of this deadly 4,000 metre peak and proudly flew the Jamaican flag at the top! These days you can find him dogsledding and skiing above the Arctic circle in Sweden and Norway.

"Bulgy" owns a 'fleet' of donkeys available for rent to take tourists up to Blue Mountain peak.  This shot was taken at Whitfield Hall, a popular starting point for the strenuous hike to the highest point in Jamaica.

Driving in from Oracabessa, we saw these fishermen busily cleaning and coiling their nets just outside Port Maria in St. Mary.

An accomplished fashion and commercial model, Crystal Porter-Jackson is also a singer and actress.

Relaxing at Hermosa Cove

Toni-Lee is an aspiring teacher and child psychologist.

Blue Mountain coffee is noted for its mild flavour and lack of bitterness. Over the past few decades, this coffee has developed a reputation that has made it one of the most expensive and sought-after coffees in the world. Over 80% of all Jamaican Blue Mountain Coffee is exported to Japan. Jamaican Blue Mountain Coffee is a globally protected certification mark, meaning only coffee certified by the Coffee Industry Board of Jamaica can be labeled as such. It comes from a recognised growing region in the Blue Mountain region of Jamaica, and its cultivation is monitored by the Coffee Industry Board of Jamaica

Veronica and Leonard share a newspaper on Fleet Street in downtown Kingston.

Kingston Wharves is the Caribbean’s leading multipurpose port terminal and logistics provider, serving the region and the world with a suite of customizable services ranging from mixed cargo handling to warehousing. 

YS is the shortest place name in Jamaica. YS was originally a cane farm, with a factory. YS Estate was also a supplier of logwood for export to Europe. The heart of the logwood tree was used for the purpose of making dye.  By 1887 the property had changed hands many times and was held in the Encumbered Estates Court in London. At that time, Great Grand Uncle (John Browne) of the current owners, Tony Browne, had traveled to London to purchase a property in St. Ann. However, upon arrival in London, that property had been sold.  John Browne wanting a property with a river running through it bought YS Estate, sight unseen.

Dean Fraser is a Jamaican saxophonist who has contributed to hundreds of reggae recordings since the mid-1970s. He was awarded the Musgrave Medal by the Jamaican government in 1993 in recognition of his services to music.

Representing the Indian diaspora of Jamaica, the Biersay sisters are  humanitarians, cultural ambassadors, trained and  accomplished dancers in the performing arts of Indian Dance and Ballet .  Chantelle is the reigning Ms. Law 2014-2015, recipient of The Prime Minister’s National Youth Award for Excellence in Arts and Culture 2012. She has received three National Awards and is a four times Gold Medalist in dance.  Rachelle is the reigning Miss Diwali Nagar queen 2014- 2015 (Trinidad and Tobago)  and  a multi-award winning recipient of four gold medals and a silver medal in dance.  The sisters most recently performed for Her Royal Highness, The Princess Royal, Princess Anne and represented Jamaica as guest artistes in Dance in Trinidad and Tobago 2012- 2015 .

The Cenotaph or Jamaica War Memorial stands in the National Heroes’ Park, Kingston, as a memorial to the thousands of Jamaicans who died in World Wars I and II. The name “cenotaph” means a monument which is erected in honour of a person (or persons) who are buried elsewhere.  The Jamaica War Memorial was originally erected on Church Street in Kingston in 1922 in memory of those who died in the First World War. In 1953, the Cenotaph with its 1 1/2 ton cross was dismantled and re-erected at its present location.  The ceremonial guards take up duties at the cenotaph at 8 a.m. each day for one hour. During the one-hour period, the two sentries perform a series of drills, which the public can view. 

Formed in 1963, the primary role of the Air Wing is supporting the infantry in military operations, thus providing air mobility to virtually any location in the region. The Air Wing provides operational support to the Jamaica Constabulary Force (Police), primarily in the form of aerial surveillance.  The Air Wing provides assistance to the Ministry of Health in conducting casualty and medical evacuations.Annually, the Air Wing conducts an average of 130 such mercy missions, with patients usually being flown from rural hospitals to those in the Kingston Metropolitan Area for specialized treatment. This is the most frequent operational mission flown by the Air Wing.  The JDF Air Wing is called on from time to time to provide assistance to various national and private agencies. The Unit has flown many missions on behalf of the Blue and John Crow Mountains National Park and Forestry Department, conducting search and rescue for lost or injured hikers. Similar missions are flown to save lives at sea.  In the aftermath of natural disasters, JDF AW provides crucial assistance to government agencies in support of relief operations.  The Air Wing also transports VIPs including heads of state, government ministers, ambassadors and high ranking military officers.

Originally named The Sea Squadron, it was renamed the Jamaica Defence Force Coast Guard in 1966 and the naval White Ensign, naval rank insignia and Royal Navy - patterned uniforms were adopted.   The JDF Coast Guard is tasked with the maintenance of law and order in Jamaica’s maritime domain. This domain is approximately 240,000sq km or approximately twenty five times the size of the mainland. Two of the missions executed by the Coast Guard are maritime safety and maritime law enforcement. Maritime safety involves search and rescue, pleasure craft inspections, response to oil spills and other hazardous substances. Maritime law missions include fisheries protection, drug interdiction, and customs and immigration.