Montego Bay, St James Parish, Jamaica — Caribbean Region of the Americas (Greater Antilles of the West Indies)
Montego Bay Civic Centre
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, February 8, 2019
1. Montego Bay Civic Centre Marker
Montego Bay Civic Centre
The Montego Bay Civic Centre was redeveloped by the Urban Development Corporation (UDC) for the St. James Parish Council, from the ruins of the old burnt-out courthouse built in 1804
The UDC carried out this project over the period January 1999 to September 2001
The building was officially opened by the Prime Minister of Jamaica The Right Honourable P. J. Patterson, Q.C., M.P. on October 6, 2001
The Contractors were Improsur/Clasford Woolery & Partners (joint venture) and the Consultants - Harold Simpson, Michael Carter (joint venture) Davidson & Hanna, Westech Engineers and Ashley & Associates
The project was financed under the San Jose Accord by the Governments of Venezuela and Jamaica
Erected 2001.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Government & Politics • Man-Made Features. A significant historical month for this entry is January 1999.
Location. 18° 28.419′ N, 77° 55.385′ W. Marker is in Montego Bay, St James Parish. It is at the intersection of Saint James Street and Market Street, on the left when traveling west on Saint James Street. Touch for map. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is one of the Greater Antilles on the Caribbean Sea, in in the Atlantic Ocean, in North America, in the Western Hemisphere, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once a Spanish colony and specifically also a British colony.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Jamaica's Independence and Royal Visit (a few steps from this marker); Sam Sharpe
this page online
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, February 8, 2019
2. Montego Bay Civic Centre Marker
This additional tablet is to the right of the marker. It reads:
Montego Bay Civic Centre
Tourism Dollars Working For You
A Rehabilitation Project of the TEF
Tourism Enhancement Fund
Montego Bay Civic Centre
Tourism Dollars Working For You
A Rehabilitation Project of the TEF
Tourism Enhancement Fund
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, February 8, 2019
3. Montego Bay Civic Centre and Marker
The marker can be seen towards the right of the entrance doors to the Civic Centre, near a person wearing a blue shirt.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 7, 2022. It was originally submitted on February 12, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 615 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 12, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
