"Westmoreland" was established by Spanish colonists as a port of call, thriving on the export of sugar and other commodities. Today, it is a picturesque peninsula with a cosmopolitan mix of cultures surrounded by water and jungle, whose most famous landmark is the landmark lighthouse. Frome, located some 5 miles away from Savanna-la-Mar, is one of the few remaining sugar factories in Jamaica. The explosion at this former sugar estate changed the course of Jamaica’s history. In the wake of these riots, the legislature passed universal adult suffrage, as well as a new constitution. The parish of Westmoreland is an island paradise. Its lush vegetation, unique natural habitats and abundant wildlife serve as a sanctuary for endangered species including the Jamaican iguana, which is found nowhere else on earth. The Great Morass area is located in the parish and serves as a conservation area – protecting important wetlands that support many species of fauna and flora.