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Troja Destination Guide
Delve into Troja in Jamaica
Troja in the region of Saint Catherine is a city in Jamaica - some 17 mi or ( 27 km ) North-West of Kingston , the country's capital .
Current time in Troja is now 12:58 PM (Saturday) . The local timezone is named " America/Jamaica " with a UTC offset of -5 hours. Depending on your travel modalities, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Troja, Troja, Spanish Town, Rose Hill, and Port Antonio. While being here, make sure to check out Troja . We encountered some video on the web . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Troja ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
Videos
Our vacation to Jamaica - Dolphin Cove shark pool
Attending a shark show at Dolphin Cove in Jamaica. The sharks being handled are nurse sharks, which are generally very docile and friendly. This video was taken Fri, Jul 20, 2007. ..
Gran Bahia Principe Jamaica
A 5 Star All Inclusive Resort located in Runaway Bay Jamaica, about a one hour drive east of Montego Bay airport. ..
Sharing The Gospel In The Mountains Of Jamaica
Check out this mountain top experience. ..
Strawberry Fields Beach
Strawberry Fields Beach, St. Mary, Jamaica ..
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Interesting facts about this location
Troja railway station
Troja railway station opened in 1896, closed in 1975, reopened in 1977 and closed for good in 1978. It was on the Bog Walk to Port Antonio branch line, 31 miles from the Kingston terminus, and served the surrounding agricultural community, providing a means for bananas to reach and be exported from Port Antonio. It was vandalised sometime after closure.
Located at 18.20 -76.93 (Lat./Long.); Less than 0 km away
Richmond Farm Correctional Centre
Richmond Farm Prison houses up to 235 first offenders serving long-term sentences. It once incorporated a large banana farm, which was later destroyed. As of 2006, an attempt was under way regenerate the farm with crops including bananas, corn, calaloo, string beans and cucumber. Its most famous former ex inmate is probably Bunny Wailer who spent 14 months there in 1967/8. It is operated by the Department of Correctional Services for the Ministry of National Security.
Located at 18.23 -76.89 (Lat./Long.); Less than 5 km away
Riversdale, Jamaica
Riversdale is a settlement in Jamaica. It has a population of 4,408 as of 2009.
Located at 18.15 -76.97 (Lat./Long.); Less than 8 km away
St Mary High School, Jamaica
St Mary High School is a secondary school located in the Highgate area of St Mary, Jamaica. St Mary High School is a traditional high school for grades 7 thru 13. It has an enviable academic and athletic record and is one of the most sought after schools for GSAT graduates in Northeast Jamaica. The school boasts a very diverse racial makeup, the largest minority groups being East Indians and Chinese. The school was the National Schools' Debate champion in 1989, 1996, 1998, and 2005.
Located at 18.27 -76.89 (Lat./Long.); Less than 8 km away
Guy's Hill High School
Guy's Hill High School is a secondary school in the village of Guy's Hill, Saint Catherine Parish, Jamaica. Established in 1971, the school serves students twelve to eighteen years of age.
Located at 18.25 -76.99 (Lat./Long.); Less than 8 km away
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