Anchovy is a small town in the parish of Saint James in northwestern Jamaica.

Although all services on the line have ceased, the station building remains, however in serious disrepair.

Unemployment for School leavers and Young adults (18-25 yrs) is high, especially among males, and is estimated to be approximately 60 percent.

Employment opportunities mainly reside in the tourist and hotel industries that are concentrated in and around Montego Bay.

Other self-employed persons engage in farming, transportation (drivers of taxis, buses, etc.