Built in 1888 in Portland, this 40 feet lighthouse is constructed of fireproof masonry.
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Places to Go/ Heritage
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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...