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This Baptist church building, built in 1798 is of Georgian architecture and was the first masonic temple in Jamaica. In 1834, it was sold to the Baptist Missionary because of the amount of debt that was incurred from its construction. It later became…

The DeMontevin Lodge, built in 1881, was built by custos David Gideon. The Lodge which now operates as a guest house, was frequently visited by dignitaries such as Queen Elizabeth II.

The rostrum of the Falmouth Parish Church, Trelawny.

View of the oldest public building in the town of Falmouth - the Falmouth Parish Church of St. Peter the Apostle. It was built in 1795 on lands donated by Edward Barrett. Several graves are in the churchyard.

Photograph of Flat Bridge in the Bog Walk Gorge, St. Catherine.

The Barrett House, once owned by Edward Barrett and built in 1799. The windows and doors have been sealed with concrete to prevent further deterioration of the ruins.

The Phoenix Foundry or 'The Dome' in Falmouth, Trelawny is one of the oldest surviving industrial complexes in Jamaica. It was built by engineer, Mr. Fields, and it served as a metal factory for repairing ships.

Image of a plaque at the Marina at Port Antonio. It was unveiled upon the official opening of the marina on September 12, 2002 by Hon. P.J. Patterson, then Prime Minister of Jamaica. The plaque is on a structure made of a stone material and a ship's…

A proud peacock walking in its habitat at the Hope Zoo, Kingston.

A man enjoying a plate of fried sprats in Annotto Bay as another man looks on.