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National Heroes Park

National Heroes Park is a botanical garden in Kingston, Jamaica. The largest open space in Kingston at 20 hectares in size, National Heroes Park features numerous monuments, and is the burial site of many of Jamaica's National Heroes, Prime Ministers, and cultural leaders.

Located at 17.9825, -76.7887 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Botanical gardens in Jamaica, Monuments and memorials in Jamaica, National monuments and memorials, Parks in Jamaica

Up-Park Camp

Up-Park Camp (often Up Park Camp) was the headquarters of the British Army in Jamaica from the late 18th century to independence in 1962. From that date, is has been the headquarters of the Jamaica Defence Force. It is located in the heart of Kingston. The mortality rate of British soldiers in Jamaica was very high, particular as a result of yellow fever. A 156-acre estate known as Up Park Pen was purchased by the War Department in 1784, to set up barracks.

Located at 17.9939, -76.78 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Airports in Jamaica, Military of Jamaica, British Empire, British Army bases, Buildings and structures in Kingston, Jamaica

Edna Manley College of Visual and Performing Arts

The Edna Manley College of the Visual and Performing Arts operates from a single campus, located in Kingston, Jamaica. This Government of Jamaica institution, formally known as the Cultural Training Centre, was in 1995 reclassified as a tertiary institution and renamed to its current name.

Located at 17.998, -76.782 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Colleges in Jamaica, Educational institutions established in 1995

Wolmer's Schools

Wolmer's Schools, located in Kingston, Jamaica consists of Wolmer's Pre-School, Wolmer's Prep School and two high schools Wolmer's Girls' School and Wolmer's Boys' School. The original school is the second oldest (Combermere in Barbados was established in 1695) English speaking school in the Caribbean. The Wolmer's Schools are considered among Jamaica's most prestigious schools, with a traditional British-style uniforms, a Christian ethos, homework, and a firm disciplinary code.

Located at 17.9861, -76.7866 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Schools in Jamaica, 1736 establishments, Educational institutions established in the 1730s

Mico University College

The Mico University College (The Mico) is an institution of higher education in Kingston, Jamaica. Its mission is "to offer its students opportunities for academic success and professional advancement through a rich and diverse curriculum". The Mico was founded in 1835 through the Lady Mico Charity, one of four teacher training institutions established during this period in the British colonies and the only one to survive until the present.

Located at 17.9885, -76.7877 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Universities in Jamaica, Universities and colleges in the Caribbean, Educational institutions established in 1835

South Camp Adult Correctional Centre

South Camp Prison, also known as the Gun Court prison, opened in 1974 as a combined court and prison to combat the increase in violent crimes involving firearms. A single resident magistrate can issue prison sentences to those convicted of illegal possession of firearms or ammunition. It has accommodated over 330 inmates on occasions. It is operated by the Department of Correctional Services for the Ministry of National Security.

Located at 17.9894, -76.7798 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Prisons in Jamaica

St Hugh's Preparatory School

St Hugh's Preparatory School is a coeducational fee paying school in Kingston, Jamaica for children aged 3 to 12. It is so highly regarded in Jamaica that it is advisable to put one's child on the waiting list before they are born.

Located at 17.9951, -76.7846 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Schools in Jamaica

Edna Manley College of the Visual and Performing Arts

Edna Manley College of the Visual and Performing Arts, formerly Jamaica School of Art and Crafts is an important arts school in Kingston, Jamaica. In 1940, Edna Manley pioneered evening art classes at the Institute of Jamaica's Junior Centre but it was not until 1950 that the first formal arts school opened its doors at the DaCosta Institute at 1 Central Avenue, Kingston Gardens.

Located at 17.9982, -76.7814 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Universities in Jamaica, Education in Kingston, Jamaica

Holy Childhood High

Holy Childhood High is an all-girl Catholic school in Kingston, Jamaica. The school was named after the Child Jesus, and was founded and owned by the Franciscan Missionary Sisters of the Immaculate Heart of Mary of our Lady of Perpetual Help (FMS) in Jamaica. Holy Childhood High begun as a private school in 1929 with 5 pupils who were housed in a building near where the Holy Cross Rectory is situated. Today the school is located at 9 Skibo Avenue Kingston 10, Jamaica, West Indies.

Located at 18.0075, -76.7982 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Educational institutions established in 1929, Roman Catholic schools in Jamaica, Girls' schools in Jamaica

Saint Joseph's Teachers' College

St. Joseph's Teachers' College is a Roman Catholic teacher training college in Kingston, Jamaica. It was founded in 1897 by the Franciscan Sisters of Allegany a religious order for women in the Roman Catholic Church in Jamaica. Over the years, the institution has undergone development and expansion both physically and in its academic programmes.

Located at 17.9969, -76.7839 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Colleges in Jamaica, Education schools, Educational institutions established in 1897, Roman Catholic universities and colleges in the Caribbean

Kingston Bridal Week

Kingston Bridal Week is Jamaica’s first bridal week produced by Intuit Concepts . The bridal event is described as differing from other Jamaica bridal events bridal events on the island as it takes into consideration lifestyle services and products that go beyond core wedding products and services.

Located at 18.0106, -76.7986 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Social events, Fashion events in Jamaica

Embassy of Colombia, Kingston

The Embassy of Colombia in Kingston is the diplomatic mission of the Republic of Colombia to Jamaica; it is headed by the Ambassador of Colombia to Jamaica. It is located on the fourth floor of the Victoria Mutual Building located precisely at 53 Knutsford Boulevard, between Grenada Crescent and Barbados Avenue, in the New Kingston area of Kingston. The Embassy is also accredited to Antigua and Barbuda, the Commonwealth of Dominica, the Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis, and Saint Lucia.

Located at 18.0074, -76.7863 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Diplomatic missions of Colombia, Diplomatic missions in Kingston, Colombia–Jamaica relations