Having little importance to the Spanish at this point, the British had no trouble seizing the island and establishing Port Royal (near modern day Kingston) as the capital. ... The capital city of Jamaica was moved to modern day Kingston in 1703 when Port Royal was burned down 1838 saw great changes in Jamaica. ... The National Dance Theater attracts people in and to Kingston to watch its nightly summer shows. ...

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