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 colonial days, the town prospered as a stopover for the rich English on their journey.
Moneague is the location of the
Jamaica Defence Force 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 (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.
References
External links
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Official Jamaican Tourist Board's page on Moneague
Populated places in Saint Ann Parish
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