Young Dreamers Scholarship, launched in 2020, the scholarship is sponsored by The Fiwi Roots Project for sixth graders entering High School, who are located in the interior of the island where there is a higher density of families of less means and opportunity. Jamaica Road Trips, Explore Jamaica's road network and scenic roadtrips throughout the island. Includes birdcalls and maps of sightings. Jamaica Bird Watch - a listing of the 28 species of birds and other species that are endemic to Jamaica. Waves Beach 190 Seafort, Hellshire, Portmore, Jamaica Coordinate: 17.906616, -76. Jamaica Best Beaches - a listing of popular beaches centered around themes. Fiwi Place GROVE FARM BUSHY PARK P.O, 18 Old Harbour Rd, Jamaica Coordinate: 17.9444361, -77.064991 Phone: +1 87 6. Includes before and after archaelogical reconstruction paintings and a 1756 newspaper clipping of an eyewitness account. Port Royal - history of Port Royal, its Pirates and the 1692 earthquake that sank a large portion of the town. Jamaica Port Antonio - explores the town of Port Antonio and the Parish of Portland, an area of lush natural and unspoilt beauty at the foot hills of the Blue Mountains.

Jamaica Black River - explores the historical town of Black River and its surrounding areas. A look at the events and influences that shaped Jamaica's history, people and the evolution of its culture. Jamaica Great Houses - explores the Plantation Great of Houses of Jamaica, many of which were destroyed durng the Slave uprising. Transformation of the Parishes - How the Parishes were named and changed throughout history. National Heritage Sites - Interactive map of the National Heritage Sites. It is the responsibility of the hotel chain and/or the individual property to ensure. Mountain Peaks - Interactive map of the mountain peaks in Jamaica and a mapped display of their location and height. On the website you can choose and book any room of Fiwi Endz without a fee. Waterfalls - comprehensive list of waterfalls with interactive map. Herbal Remedies - review of local herbal remedies and a a review of the work of Hans Sloane, who's study in the use of local plants for medical treatments is documented by the British Natural History Museum Historically significant because of its importance as a place where the Maroons, runaway slaves, used as an inaccessible refuge. The project consists of several web sites, each addressing specific themes, beyond the tourism brochures and 'off the beaten path'.įiwi Roots - a compilation covering history, culture, ecologoly, geography/geology, landmarks, superstition, herbal remedies and other unique qualities of the island.Ĭockpit Country - the largest remaining area of intact wet limestone forest in Jamaica and a refuge for at least 79 of the 100 bird species found in the island. The Fiwi Roots ('Our Heritage') Project, is a non-profit initiative created to preserve the heritage and culture of Jamaica, by memorializing an almost forgotten history, culture and many unique and often overlooked qualities. About Fiwi Roots Fiwi - a jamaican term meaning 'For Us'.

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