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St. Margaret's Bay, Jamaica

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Waves at St. Margaret's Bay in 2013

St. Margaret's Bay is a town in Portland Parish, Jamaica.[1] It is located on the Northern Coastal Highway to the west of Port Antonio.

History

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The beach at St. Margaret’s Bay was historically used in the shipment of banana.[2] The mouth of the Rio Grande River is located to the east of the beach.[3]

Buildings and structures

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Politics

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St. Margaret's Bay is part of the Portland Western parliamentary constituency for elections to the Jamaican Parliament.

References

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  1. ^ "Saint Margaret's Bay (Portland, Jamaica)". In Jamaica. Retrieved 2025-02-14.
  2. ^ "St. Margaret's Bay Beach, Jamaica Beach Guide | NEPA". websitearchive2020.nepa.gov.jm. Retrieved 2025-02-14.
  3. ^ "St. Margaret's Bay Beach". www.holiday-jamaica.com. Retrieved 2025-02-14.