Introducing Morant Bay
Morant Bay, the only town of importance along the south coast, squats on a hill behind the coast road. Most of the town’s early colonial-era buildings were burned in the Morant Bay Rebellion of 1865, led by the town’s national hero, Paul Bogle, but a couple of gems remain.
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October 11 is Paul Bogle Day, when a party is held in the town square and a 10km road race sets out from Stony Gut.
Last updated: Nov 4, 2008
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