Kentish JA Family Reunion Update
Kentish JA Family Reunion
Rooted in Kentish. United in Love.
Family, the planning for the reunion is moving forward and we are excited about bringing everyone together in Jamaica.
📍 Location: Ocho Rios & Kentish, Jamaica
📅 Dates: Thursday, July 30 – Sunday, August 2, 2026
Please continue completing the survey, booking accommodations, and making reunion payments so we can properly finalize transportation, venues, meals, and activities.
Reunion Fees:
Reunion PaymentsPlease include your name and “Family Reunion” in the payment notes.
Reunion Fees Include:- 2 Reunion T-Shirts
- Transportation for 2 Group Trips (Roundtrip)
- Friday Family Outing Lunch
- Sunday Kentish Community Dinner
- Contribution to Kentish church/community activities
- Reunion welcome items (bag, mug/cup, hat, fan, sunscreen, etc.)
Please Note:- Transportation increases
- Restaurant/location pricing
- Venue adjustments
- Other logistical changes
Accommodation Reminder:- RIU Ocho Rios – First come, first booked (rates are NOT guaranteed)
- Moon Palace – Group rate available
We are coming home.
The Kentish Family Reunion is a celebration of heritage, connection, and legacy. Whether you live in Jamaica or across the globe, if Kentish is part of your story — you are family.
Join us as we gather to reconnect, remember where we come from, and build something meaningful for the generations to follow.
About the Reunion
Kentish is more than a place — it is the root of our family story.
For generations, our families have carried the spirit of Kentish in our values, resilience, culture, and love for community. This reunion is our opportunity to reconnect across borders, strengthen our bonds, and honor those who came before us.
This is not just an event.
It is a homecoming.
Family History
Our story is still being written.
While we continue gathering historical records and ancestral research, we invite every family member to help us build a living family tree. With the support of our dedicated family historians and DNA researchers, we are beginning to document our roots — and we encourage everyone to contribute names, stories, photographs, and memories.
The Kentish legacy is not just about the past.
It is about preserving our story for the future.
Accommodations
Location: Ocho Rios & Kentish, Jamaica
We are providing recommended hotel, villa, and Airbnb options to give families flexibility in choosing what works best for their needs and budget.
Please note:
Accommodations are first come, first booked.
We cannot guarantee availability without deposits.
The only way to secure group accommodations is to submit your deposit through the Family Website.
Families may also book their own accommodations around the reunion dates, but we kindly ask that you register your travel details so we can coordinate transportation and activities efficiently.
Accommodations are available at Hotel Riu Ocho Rios, Moon Palace Jamaica or a number of VRBO homes/villas.
Reunion Fees
Reunion dues help cover event logistics, transportation for group activities, meals, merchandise, and community contributions.
Adults (16+): $200
Youth (10–15): $175
Children under 10: $75
Payment plans are available.
Stay Connected
To stay informed…
Join the WhatsApp group. Check the website regularly. Complete the family survey.
Follow all payment and booking deadlines.
Communication will be consistent and transparent to ensure everyone is prepared.