Commerce
As a result of the fertile plains, the parish thrives on agriculture, mainly sugarcane, which offers direct employment. Other agricultural products include bananas, coffee, ginger, cocoa, pimento, honey, rice, and breadfruit. Pastoralism is also practised; the rearing of cattle, horses, and mules, as well as fishing —there are 19 fishing beaches with over 90 boats engaged in the industry. Manufacturing is the third largest sector. Manufactured items include food and drink, tobacco, animal feeds, textile and textile products.
Negril is one of the main tourist destinations in Jamaica. Since the 1950s, tourism has been the single fastest growing sector. The major hotels are Couples Swept Away, Couples Negril, Sandals Negril, Poinciana Beach Resort, Grand Lido, Hedonism II, and Negril Beach Club. However, besides these resorts there are another 200+ resorts and also 200+ bars and restaurants available for the tourist trade.
- Seaford Town
- Bridgewater
- Negril
- Petersfield
- Roaring River Park
- Savanna-la-Mar
- Mayfield Falls
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