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Although taxi drivers who ply the
Belmont route speak of the number of cemeteries that are located in the area, the website "Burial Grounds, Cemeteries & Cremation sites in Trinidad" lists one cemetery with an address located in Belmont, under the heading of Port of Spain, the cemetery referred
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is one of the well-known artists of
Trinidad and Tobago. Some of his works are on display at the Unit Trust Corporation Head Office on Independence Square, Port of Spain. His works are done in oil and are abstract in concept. In 1998, he was the first to be conferred the title Master Artist by the
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There are schools and churches of at least two denominations that are located within
Belmont. These are Anglican and Catholic schools and churches. There is also a tertiary educational institute that falls under the auspices of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Port of Spain – CREDI – Catholic
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Antioch Anglican Church Cemetery, St. Margaret’s Lane, Belmont". Although the address of the cemetery is listed as St. Margaret's Lane, the church and cemetery are also accessed from the Belmont Circular Road, Belmont as the property is situated on a corner.
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One of the more recent renovations in
Belmont that was done with a view to preserving the historic character of the building is Myler House. The image in the attached link, is that of Myler House. This house is located on Myler Street and Belmont Circular Road, Belmont. According to
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The St. Dominic's Home, which is located on the
Belmont Circular Road, is in close proximity to St. Jude's Home. St. Dominic's Home is located in the St. Dominic's Compound and has been in existence for approximately 145
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L'Hospice – this home for the aged is located in close proximity to
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St Jude's Home for Girls, located on the
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