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The Caribbean's premier film festival has upped and moved into the metropolitan of Kingston from the scenic auspice of The Caves, Negril. Thursday, June 5 – Sunday, June 8 will see the historical and picturesque setting of Port Royal hosting the 2008 Flashpoint Film Festival, which is guaranteed to be one for the history books.
Prior to the catastrophic earthquake of 1692, Port Royal was the most important transshipment point in the New World. It was also a cultural mecca. The 1692 earthquake sent over 13 acres of land underwater. The tragedy has made the town an archaeological treasure trove and the story of the "sunken city" has fascinated people all over the world. Many important historical structures stand as a testimony to the town's rich history, namely, Fort Charles, the Giddy House, the Victoria and Albert Battery Complex and the Old Naval Hospital.
For more information, please visit: The Jamaica National Heritage Trust or the Jamaica Defence Force websites.
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