Portmore, St. Catherine’s “Sunshine City” has become one of Jamaica’s most populated areas.
The fast growing municipality has proven to be one of Jamaicans’ favourite place of residence since it’s close to so many other places. No doubt we can all say we know a thing or two about Portmore, but how much do we really know about it? Let’s see! We’re sharing 10 facts that you probably didn’t know about Portmore:
• Portmore got its name in the 1870s during the English colonial era when “Portmore” was simply a part of a larger region, then known as the Salt Pond District, which stretched from land South East of Spanish Town to Hellshire.
• One of Portmore’s key tourist attractions, Hellshire beach is located in an area that got its name in the 1960s. It was called ‘Healthshire’ until authorities decided Hellshire was to be its designated name.