The Montego Bay Cultural Centre played a significant role in the Emancipation fight here in Jamaica. The building, which has been in existence since 1803, was first used as a Courthouse. The building hosted many trials for enslaved Africans and also hosted many ballroom events for the whites during the period of slavery.  Enslaved Africans  Read More

The Coat of Arms  The Jamaican Coat of Arms features a Taino male and female standing on either side of the shield, which also bears a red cross with five golden pineapples. The crest also has a Jamaica crocodile mounted on the Royal Helmet of the British monarchy. The motto of Jamaica “Out of Many, Read More

  Mento  Mento developed during the period of slavery, and it was formed out of a fusion of African and British influnces. Mento features acoustic instruments such as acoustic guitars, banjos, hand drums and the Rhumba Box. Lord Flea and Lord Fly were regarded as two of the most popular mento artists. Popular songs included Read More