Places to Go/ Heritage

Tip of Folly Peninsula, Port Antonio , Portland Parish

Built in 1888 in Portland, this 40 feet lighthouse is constructed of fireproof masonry.

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Port Royal, Kingston Parish

Orginally called Fort Cromwell when it was the first fort to be erected in Port Royal in the late 1650-60. It was later renamed Fort Charles. The...

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Lucea, Hanover Parish

Fort Charlotte, located in Lucea, in the parish of Hanover, was built in the mid 18th Century by the British for the defence of the North North...

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Rio Bueno, Trelawny Parish

Fort Dundas is situated behind the Rio Bueno Primary School in the parish of Trelawny. The date 1778, which is marked on one of the stones...

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Titchfield, Portland Parish

Fort George is situated on the Titchfield Peninsula in the town of Port Antonio which is located in the parish of Portland. The idea for a fort in...

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Port Maria, Saint Mary Parish

Located at Port Maria in the parish of St. Mary , Fort Haldane was erected in 1759.  This fort was named in honour of General George Haldane who ...

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Fort Montego in Montego Bay was historically intended for use as a lookout point for unwanted approaches made by ships to the area and a launching...

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Garlic is a well-used herb in Jamaica’s medicinal repertoire. It is used to relieve symptoms associated with colds, coughs or bronchitis. It is...

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An earthquake in 1907 created what is now a common sight at Port Royal in Kingston. The earthquake displaced the building’s foundation causing it...

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Falmouth, Trelawny Parish

Good Hope Estate is situated in the parish of Trelawny, bordering on the Martha Brae River and was formed through a land grant, given to Colonel...

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