Did You Know? Jamaica originally had seven parishes, which expanded to 15, then to 22, before being reduced to the 14 we know today. The parish system—rooted in the Church of England and tied to the island’s growing plantation economy—was introduced in 1655 when the British took control from the Spanish. Far from being a relic of the past, this system still forms the foundation of local governance in Jamaica today. Click link below to learn more https://jamaicans.com/the-history-of-jamaicas-pari