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Description: Kingston is the capital of Jamaica.

Newest Review: ... History of kingston If there was a prize handed out for tenacity among the world's cities, Kingston would be up there with the winners. A real survivor, this hardy metropolis has risen like a phoenix from fires, floods, earthquakes and hurricanes. Kingston survives in spite of its grossly exagge rated ... more

... reputation as a dangerous city of tenuously reined-in chaos. Because of that reputation, most tourists stick to the holiday destinations of the north coast. Ironically, though you will undoubtedly see something of the rough edges of this town, the hustlers w...more

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Kingston: one place i love jamaica (867 words)
by - written on 16/07/02
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well i the first time i when i want to jamaica i want to kingston and i had the time of my life out there Kingston, Jamaica's capital is the bset place in of in jamaica lots of Entertainment but i lot of that being mucis with there love of Reggae MUSIC Music abounds in Kingston. Its unofficial title, "Nashville of the Third World," points to the numerous recording studios that have blossomed throughout the city and that have given birth to new titles and bands almost every month of the year. As with the rest of the island, buses double as mobile discotheques, and shops and bars blast reggae, ska and dancehall (types of music) from ... Read the complete review

Kingston (275 words)
by - written on 23/09/00
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I lived in Jamaica for 12 years and in Kingston for 11 of those, so I got around somewhat!! Kingston is the capital of Jamaica and not often visited by the 'typical' tourist. However, there are some lovely things to do and see there. First of all, there is Port Royal, which was at one time the capital of Jamaica before being destroyed by an earthquake.It used to be a haven for pirates and other nefarious characters and it is said the earthquake was a judgement upon them. In Port Royal, an old fort used by the British, Port William, still stands, complete with its old cannons etc..... Also in Kingston, there is Deveon House which is an old ... Read the complete review