Discover Banks in Jamaica
Banks in the region of Saint Ann is a town located in Jamaica - some 43 mi or ( 69 km ) North-West of Kingston , the country's capital .
Local time in Banks is now 08:05 PM (Saturday) . The local timezone is named " America/Jamaica " with a UTC offset of -5 hours. Depending on your flexibility, these larger cities might be interesting for you: Orange Park, Whitehorns Thicket, Tanglewood, Spanish Town, and Seville. When in this area, you might want to check out Orange Park . We found some clip posted online . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Are you looking for some initial hints on what might be interesting in Banks ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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ST. ANNS BAY JAMAICA
ST. ANNS BAY , JAMAICA. A great and busy spot just up the road from the FDR Resort where we were staying. More about FDR Resorts: fdrholidays.com ..
Scotchies Jerk - best authetic Jamaican experience
Scotchies Jerk - best authetic Jamaican experience, just ask the locals. Best Jerk in Jamaica. It was minutes away from us at the FDR Resort. More info about FDR Resorts: fdrholidays.com ..
swimming with horses in Jamaica and Okanagan Lake - True Reflectiion
Although it's called and advertised as swimming with horses, in Jamaica the horses are actually running on the ocean bottom, at Lake Okanagan Stable the horse actually swims and the difference is clea ..
getting to know Jamaica - once you go, you know
You have to get to know Jamaica and the Jamaican people and there is no better way than having a local Jamaican show you around. In our case we are priviledged to have Mr. Frank Rance, owner of FDR Re ..
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Interesting facts about this location
Saint Ann's Bay, Jamaica
Saint Ann's Bay is a settlement in Jamaica, the capital of Saint Ann Parish. It has a population of 13,671 as of 2009. Musicians Floyd Lloyd and Burning Spear, and Marcus Garvey were born in the town.
Located at 18.44 -77.22 (Lat./Long.); Less than 1 km away
Saint Ann's Bay Old Jail
The Old Jail in Saint Ann's Bay is said to have been the very first prison in Jamaica. Built as a fort c1750, it was declared useless in 1795 as the sea was encroaching. It was then converted into a jail and house of correction. The jail had solitary cells, a treadmill, a separate room for lunatics, a room for debtors, a 'hospital', and a jailers' quarters. Many slaves died there.
Located at 18.44 -77.20 (Lat./Long.); Less than 4 km away
Franklin Town, Jamaica
Franklin Town is a settlement in Jamaica.
Located at 18.47 -77.30 (Lat./Long.); Less than 7 km away
Hill Top Juvenile Correctional Centre
Hill Top Correctional Centre was built to accommodate 98 boys. It is operated by the Department of Correctional Services for the Ministry of National Security.
Located at 18.38 -77.24 (Lat./Long.); Less than 8 km away
Bamboo, Jamaica
Bamboo is a settlement in Saint Ann Parish in Jamaica. Its population as of a 1991 census was 3,732 inhabitants. The Hill Top Juvenile Correctional Centre of the Department of Correctional Services, Jamaica is located in Bamboo. Bamboo was formerly known as Excellence town.
Located at 18.39 -77.27 (Lat./Long.); Less than 8 km away
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