Scouting and Guiding in Jamaica

Lord Robert Baden-Powell met his wife Olave Soames on his way to Jamaica in 1912.

It was at the home of the first Spanish Town Scoutmaster, Mr Fitz Herbert Messias, that the first group of girls met.

On March 11, 1915, his daughter invited over friends to discuss beginning a Girl Scout Troop.

Clare Messias wrote a letter, dated March 16, on behalf of the group asking Miss Daisy Jeffrey-Smith to be their troop leader.

The groups established were Peenie Wallies, Doctorbirds, Juniors and Seniors.