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Garfield Williams
Flagstaff - October 30th, 2009Ceramic potter Garfield Williams studied at West Humber Collegiate Institute in Toronto, Canada, before returning to Jamaica in early 2000. Originally from Balaclava, St. Elizabeth, Williams began making drawings and [...]
Flagstaff
Flagstaff - October 29th, 2009The town of Flagstaff is located on the northwestern boundary of the Cockpit Country, approximately a one-hour drive from Montego Bay, and is the original site of one of the [...]
Flagstaff Heritage Tour & Trails
Trails - October 29th, 2009The sheltered isolation, natural wealth and biological multiplicity of the Cockpit Country have been instrumental to the survival of the Maroons. Guided tours through the area honour this past [...]
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Areas of Interest
The Cockpit Country is made up of several distinct communities, each of which offers a unique window onto Jamaican culture. Some of the main regions include, Accompong, Flagstaff, Windsor, Wait-A-Bit/Litchfield, and Sherwood Content. Many of these centers are located close to the Cockpit interior, while others can be reached via a 2-3 hour drive.
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Meet The Artist
Sandy Shirley
December 14th, 2009Sandy specializes in sweet and delectable fruit jams–no doubt influenced by her mentor, her grandmother, Huntley Robinson. Her sugary concoctions are often made from mangoes, plums or pineapples whenever they [...]
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