No resorts, no crowds. Fishing villages, warm water, and hosts who'll remember your name.
Treasure Beach is a fishing and farming community on Jamaica's south coast in the parish of St Elizabeth, made up of a string of communities from Great Bay to Ft. Charles. Discover the real Jamaica right here in Treasure Beach, the home of community tourism. If you’re looking for a destination that will leave you yearning to return again and again, you’ll find it in the laid-back, boho-chic vibe that Treasure Beach is known for.
A film night at Jack Sprat on Sunday 25 October at 7 pm: African Redemption, the life and legacy of Marcus Garvey, with Jamaican director Roy Anderson in attendance to answer questions.
Fine art and antiques, and a selection of paintings by Jamaican artists including Ras Dizzy, open at the Lashings Hub next week.
The Hon. Bernard Henry, JP, a “Son of the Soil” with deep family roots in Treasure Beach, took his oaths at King's House in Kingston on Thursday, October 15.
What's happening this week: the community event calendar, published every week as a printable PDF.
After a busy Heroes Weekend, the Treasure Beach Women's Group keeps up a full schedule this week: the Pothula and Parchment Foundation Urgent Care Clinic returns on Saturday, October 24, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., PSAs are offered on Mondays, mammograms on Tuesdays and home visits for the elderly on Thursdays, along with the popular TBWG Farmers Market on Thursday, October 22, from 9 a.m. till 1 p.m. Also on Thursday, Newell High School hosts the AAJ Public Stakeholder Consultation on the Lionel Densham Aerodrome at 5 p.m., and Jack Sprat shows Dance Hall Queen at 7 p.m. Ki's on Di Beach has Bonfire Fridayz with DJ Sheriff on Friday, Vinyl Sundays returns at Grego's at 6 p.m. on Sunday, and Dancehall Mondays are at Frenchman's Bay at 7 p.m. Taco Tuesday is on at both Jack Sprat and Ki's. Looking ahead, the Food, Rum and Reggae Festival runs November 6 to 8.
Issue #75, published
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Treasure Beach is more than a destination—it's a way of life. Far removed from the hustle and bustle, this community embraces sustainable tourism, local culture, and a deep connection to nature. Engage with warm, friendly locals, explore pristine beaches, and support eco-friendly initiatives and local businesses while you relax. Stay with us and experience a slower pace, where the sun, sea, and stars offer the perfect backdrop to your vacation.
