Moneague is a small town in Saint Ann, Jamaica on the main road between Kingston and

Ocho Rios Ocho Rios (Spanish for "Eight Rivers") is a town in the parish of Saint Ann on the north coast of Jamaica, and is more widely referred to as ''Ochi'' by locals. Beginning as a sleepy fishing village, Ocho Rios has seen explosive growth in the ...

In the colonial days, the town prospered as a stopover for the rich English on their journey. Moneague is the location of the

Jamaica Defence Force The Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) is the combined military of Jamaica, consisting of an infantry Regiment and Reserve Corps, an Air Wing, a Coast Guard fleet and a supporting Engineering Unit. The JDF is based upon the British military model, with ...

Moneague Training Camp originally developed by the British for the West India Regiment. This facility includes an airstrip. The main attractions in the town are

Moneague College Moneague College is a multidisciplinary institution located in Moneague, Saint Ann, Jamaica on the main road between Kingston and Ocho Rios. The college is partly situated in the former colonial-era Moneague Hotel. History The Moneague Hotel ...

(which is housed in the former colonial-era Moneague Hotel) and Moneague Lake. In 2006, the lake became the subject of headline news as it flooded its banks, destroying much local property.

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Jamaica Defense Force Moneague Training CampOfficial Jamaican Tourist Board's page on Moneague
Populated places in Saint Ann Parish {{Jamaica-geo-stub