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St James

Montego Bay

St James: Image

The second City

Population 184,662

St. James was one of the second group of parishes formed in Jamaica and is said to have been named by Sir Thomas Modyford in about 1655, for the Duke of York (who later became James II and was the reigning monarch at the time). It was, however, much larger at the time as it included what are now the separate parishes of Trelawny and Hanover.

Remains of Jamaica’s original inhabitants, the Taino, have been located along the coastal area of St. James. These “early natives” are now affectionately referred to as the “Fairfield people”, in honour of a site near to Montego Bay where characteristic examples of their pottery have been found.


One of the main roadways used by the early settlers (from Oristan in Westmoreland to an area around the Martha Brae River), also passes through this parish and many legends have been handed down about supposed treasure left behind by the Spaniards.

When you're ready to book an appointment online, please select Patricia Symister as the staff member you want to see if you're living in this area.

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Patricia Symister

DNA Technician (Hanover & St James)

I need a DNA test, but don't want to be seen at the clinic and my house is crowded. Where else can we meet?

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Pier 1

Remember folks, We can actually meet you anywhere on the entire island of Jamaica, so if you prefer to meet somewhere else, just let us know and well be there. Now that said here is our suggested choice for those who for various reasons don't want us to visit their home. Maybe you have a nosey neighbour. Well Pier 1 is an alternative that is easy to find, offers the individual space we need to get the job done. Our DNA Assistant would be happy to meet you here if you need an alternative meeting spot.

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