The appellation of "Maroon" was not self-chosen but was rather a derivation of the Spanish word "cimarron" meaning "wild", which was first applied in the Spanish colonies to runaway indigenous peo.
Jamaican lore is filled with stories of and references to a legendary people, the Maroons fearsome warriors who could melt into the bush and ambush many a British Redcoat.
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The picturesque parish of Portland, with its natural flora and fauna, received a hearty salute on Sunday, thanks to the Institute of Jamaica (IOJ) and the Tourism Product Development Company. The event was part of the IOJ’s ‘Salute to the Parish’.
On Sunday, November 12, 2023, the Institute of Jamaica (IOJ) in partnership with the Tourism Product Development Company (TDPCo) will present the “Salute to the Parish of Portland” as part of the cultural heritage series, which began in 2016.
A CULTURAL extravaganza, dubbed ‘Salute to the Parish of Portland’, takes place on Sunday, November 12 at Titchfield High School in Port Antonio, from 1 to 4 p.m. The event, which aligns with the parish’s 300th anniversary celebrations, will.