Portland Blight was made Jamaica's largest protected area just before the turn of the turn of the century. According to the
Jamaica Protected Areas Trust (JPAT) the Portland Blight Protected Area (PBPA) measures 1,876 sq kilometres (724sq. miles).
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| Old Harbour Bay |
During World War II this quiet area was home to a US naval base. As part of the "
Destroyers for Bases Agreement" parcels of land within the British Empire were leased to you the United States in exchange for destroyers. Goat Island was home to one of two naval bases on the island. There was another naval facility at Port Royal and an Air Force Base (Vernam Field).
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| Periwinkle growing on a beach of shells on Little Goat Island |
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| The view from Goat Island with the JPS Power Plant in the background (above and below). |
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| Teal Point on Little Goat Island |
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