Trelawny Parish

Trelawny is a district in the north-west of Jamaica. The capital of Trelawny is Falmouth.

History

Trelawny was created in 1770 from parts of neighboring counties Saint James and Saint Ann who were too far away from the local administrative centers. It was named after the then Governor of Jamaica, Sir William Trelawny. The first capital was Martha Brae domestically.

Trelawny had more sugar plantations than any other districts. The current capital Falmouth could develop through their export to a thriving port city and a social center. Trelawny was home to a large group of maroons ( called Maroons ). In 1739 they acquired through a contract with the British freedom and own land, what stopped the construction of the plantations. Following an insurgence 1795 600 maroons were brought to Nova Scotia in Canada and later to Sierra Leone in Africa.

Geography

Trelawny is the fifth largest county in Jamaica. It consists largely of flat country with large planes such as the Queen of Spain 's Valley and Windsor. The highest point is about 1000 meters high Mount Ayr. The south of Trelawny is sparsely populated and a natural habitat for plants and animals. Almost all of the 27 endemic bird species in Jamaica can be found here. Even the Great Swallowtail Butterfly, the largest butterfly in the Western Hemisphere is located here. The largest portion of the county has the typical characteristics of a limestone subsoil. There are 48 more caves, many with phosphate deposits and cave paintings of the Taíno. The largest rivers are Martha Brae, Rio Bueno, Cane and Quashie.

Economy

Rum and sugar are Trelawney's most important products, but there are also other cultivated fruits, such as bananas and strawberries. In addition to agriculture and fishing, and tourism play an important role.

Personalities

• Anthony B (born 1976 ), dancehall and reggae artists
• Usain Bolt ( born 1986 ), sprinter and multiple Olympic winner
• Veronica Campbell-Brown ( b. 1982 ), sprinter