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TREASURE BEACH

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Johnthanio Wallace (2302171)
Tavoy Bailey (2302067)
Henry James (2300559)
Denardo Jones (2300050)
Jonathan Ferguson (2307057

Travelling Jamaica’s South Coast, there are many discoveries of coves and bays, where
the Caribbean meets our sandy shores. A mixture of dark and white sand stretches, rocky coves,
fishermen’s enclaves and secluded swimming spots, the South Coast’s shores promise a range of
possibilities. A favorite beach community of both locals and visitors alike is Treasure Beach.
Treasure Beach is located within the parish of St. Elizabeth, known island-wide for having the
friendliest and hardest working people. This is the ideal place to relax and take a break from the
hustle-bustle of everyday life, you will not find any large hotels but there are many small hotels,
villas and private houses which have been converted into guest houses and also no water sports
or nightclubs. However, there are plenty of hammocks, beaches and friendly residents to help
you pass the time and make you feel like a guest more than a tourist. Treasure Beach is now
making its way onto the list of "must visited" destinations for alternative tourists and those
seeking a truly authentic travel experience.

The history of Treasure Beach
Like most places in Jamaica, the Taino Indians were the first inhabitants of Treasure
Beach. It is believed that a large Taino population was present in Treasure Beach as a great many
artifacts from the era have been found. The Taino's didn't survive for long after the Spanish
Invasion, many of them dying after being enslaved and others fleeing Jamaica. Pedro, which was
the old name for the area, subsequently became popular with Pirates. One, William Rackham
also known as Calico Jack, left his mark on the area as Billy's Bay was named in his "honor". A
defining moment in the history of Treasure Beach was when a ship of Scottish sailors sank off
the coast of Treasure Beach in the 1830s. The sailors settled in the community and established
families with the local inhabitants. Their legacy continues to this day and many modern-day
residents of Treasure Beach have a distinctive red/brown skin colour.
There is no place which is called "Treasure Beach". The name Treasure Beach originates
from the 1930s when a Canada man opened a hotel on Frenchman's Bay and named it "The
Treasure Beach Hotel". "Treasure Beach" caught on and soon became the name given to four
bays in the surrounding area which were Frenchman's Bay, Calabash Bay, Billy's Bay and Great
Pedro Bay. The sleepy "town center" of Treasure Beach is around Frenchman's Bay, the other
three bays comprise mainly private residences, villas and guest houses.
In Calabash Bay, friendly fishermen dock their brightly painted canoes and unload the
day’s catch. Visitors swarm, waiting patiently at beachfront cafes and stands, so they can be first
to enjoy the first catch. Other uniquely Jamaican dishes, such as curried goat, jerked meat and
pumpkin soup are also available at roadside stands at Treasure Beach’s public beaches. All

Things to do in the Treasure Beach
The main activity in Treasure Beach is just kicking back and taking things easy! However, if
you're looking for something else to do several footpaths provide hiking opportunities. You can also
pamper yourself at Shirley's Herbal Steam Bath or one of two spas, Driftwood Spa at Jake's and Joshua's
Massage and Bodywork. If you're feeling artistic you can learn the fine art of Mosaic tiling at Rhonda's
Mosaic Tile Workshop.
Treasure Beach's big event is at the Calabash Festival, an annual Caribbean Literature festival.
The event features readings from Caribbean authors, public debates, open mic sessions, workshops and
live music way in to the night. Entrance to the festival is free but voluntary donations are gratefully
accepted.
Treasure Beach also hosts the Treasure Beach Jazz Escape, the south-coast leg of the Ocho Rios
Jazz Festival. This takes place at the 2 Seasons Guest House in June each year.

Economy of Treasure Beach
The people of St. Elizabeth are known for being the hardest working in Jamaica. The main
industry in Treasure Beach, however, is fishing. Fisherman can regularly be seen bringing in their catch
at the end of the day.
Longtime residents will be able to tell you stories of several generations of fishermen dating
back 200 years. Modern fishermen still use seine nets and traps to practice their trade, but their vessels
have changed from wooden “dugout canoes” to cottonwood and fiberglass boats powered by 40 HP
engines. A good number of the local fishermen make their living on the Cays, a group of small sand spit
islands located 60 miles off Jamaica’s South Coast. These fishermen come home only to visit their
families a few days a year. At the end of the days, when boats come in, locals crowd around to check out
the day’s activity. Treasure Beach natives encourage you to join in by observing the colorful fish, lobsters
and crabs being unloaded, weighed, sorted, iced and sent out in trucks for sale across the island.
Second to fishing, farming is the area’s next biggest industry. In fact, St. Elizabeth is nicknamed
“The Bread Basket of Jamaica” because they supply the Island with more grains, fruits and vegetables to
the rest of the island than any other parish. Because farming is an important business here, farm stands
are available in which famous “donkey ladies,” vegetable trucks, and farm stands sell fresh produce
every day.
Another way in which Treasure Beach differs from other parts of Jamaica is the emphasis on
community tourism. Many businesses in the Treasure Beach area endeavor to "give something back" to
the community with many active community projects in progress. One organization which is particularly
active in this area is "Breds".

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