Young Girl Accidentally Locked Inside Falmouth Jail for Over 7 Hours
March 7, 2013 in Security by Postmaster
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New Falmouth Police Station Declared Open By Prime Minister Portia Simpson-Miller
March 6, 2013 in Security by Postmaster
Falmouth Police Station Declared Open By Prime Minister Falmouth Police Station: it took all of 8 years to complete, but it is finally over; Prime Minister Portia Simpson-Miller today declared the new Falmouth Police Station open. The J$270 million facility will accommodate 100 police personnel. It will be the temporary home to a maximum of 50 prisoners (so in true Jamaican style, we can expect up to 100 prisoners). Officials Officials present at the ceremony were: Prime Minister Portia Simpson-Miller National Security Minister Peter Bunting North Trelawny Member of Parliament (MP) and Attorney General, Patrick Atkinson, Q.C. Commisioner of Police, Owen Ellington
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National Water Commission To Increase Trucking Water to Stewart Town and Other Parts of Trelawny
March 5, 2013 in Community by Postmaster
The following is a Press release from the National Water Commission (NWC) in response to a road block in Stewart Town protesting water disruption. Who says “badness no pay?” Press Release The National Water Commission has increased its water trucking operations in Trelawny and in particular Stewart Town where there was a road block and demonstration this morning. NWC has met with residents of the community some of whom were not receiving water because the truck serving the general area could not access some sections because of the hilly terrain. NWC’s Executive Team, on learning of this untenable situation instructed
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Photos of Falmouth Heritage Renewal At Work In Falmouth
March 4, 2013 in History by Postmaster
Photos of Falmouth Heritage Renewal At Work In Falmouth Falmouth Heritage Renewal has been the organisation charged with restoring Falmouth Jamaica’s old buildings and other historic man-made structures. The organization is based at the old William Knibb Baptist Church Manse (old William Knibb Memorial High School). From there, it trains workers and also serves as the workshop for Falmouth’s restoration efforts. Falmouth is of great national value for its rich history during the boom days of the early 1800′s. During that period, it was one of the most prosperous towns in Jamaica. Several structures from that era are still standing. That is why
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Fire Destroys Dunbar Cambio Building In Falmouth
March 4, 2013 in Disaster by Postmaster
Fire Destroys Dunbar Cambio Building In Falmouth Today, a little before midday, fire destroyed the Dunbar cambio building in Falmouth, Jamaica. The building is located at the corner of King and Georges Streets. It stands opposite to the historic William Knibb Baptist Church. The building, was an old building before it was restored by the late Junior Dunbar. It was the site of the late night shop that was popularly called ‘Six to Six’ (a name based on its opening and closing times). Before that, it was the location of the Dunbar jewellry business. Junior changed gears and opened a cambio downstairs (D&J Financial
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Memories of Bob’s One Stop Fried Chicken
February 27, 2013 in History by Postmaster
I was going through some old photos and found this one taken on the 16th August, 2003. It is a photo of Bob, that once popular chicken seller in Falmouth. He operated Bob’s One Stop and sold fried chicken, ackee, bread and festival. Bob started business selling chicken from his cart but his business expanded rapidly in the late 70′s, when he acquired a tiny George’s Street shop. He became famous locally for (now we know) one of the most disgusting and unhealthy menus: ‘dip inna oil.’ I remember we could buy bread and dip it in the oil used
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Highlights of Inaugural National Jamaica Day at Trelawny Multi-Purpose Stadium
February 23, 2013 in Education by Postmaster
February 22nd, 2013 was a historic day for Trelawny and the entire island of Jamaica as the inaugural National Jamaica Day celebration, presented by the Ministry of Education was held inside the Trelawny Multi-Purpose stadium in Greenfield Trelawny. View 236 full-sized photos and videos The Jamaica Day celebration has picked up steam in schools over the past few years. It is becoming an increasingly popular way for students to showcase their nationalism through the national colors and Jamaican branded garments. The inaugural National Jamaica Day program got off to a late start at 12 pm with the playing of the
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Trelawny Football Association Mid Season Finals – Victory For Salt Marsh United and Prospect Links
February 18, 2013 in Basketball, Football by Postmaster
Trelawny Football Association Mid Season Finals The Trelawny Football Association presented their Mid-season finals on Sunday, February 17th, 2013 at the Elleston Wakeland Centre in Falmouth, under the sponsorship of National Rums of Jamaica. The TFA has two men’s competitions: Major League (highest level) and Division 1, which is the lower division from which teams get promoted to the Major League. The first game of the double header saw Salt Marsh United coming from behind to beat Lorrimers FC 2-1 in the final of the Trelawny Division 1. Lorrimers took the lead early in the second half from a Salt
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Trelawny Hosts First Ever National Jamaica Day On February 22, 2013
February 16, 2013 in Event by Postmaster
Trelawny Hosts First National Jamaica Day Friday, February 22, 2013 will be a historic day for Trelawny and Jamaica. The Trelawny Multi-Purpose stadium will be hosting the first ever National Jamaica Day. Jamaica Day has been celebrated in Jamaican schools for the past few years. It is a celebration of Jamaica’s history and culture. Students are required to wear clothing that highlights Jamaica, in the national colours of green, gold and black. Jamaica traditional food and snacks are sold including some that are rarely seen. Old Jamaican artefacts, if available, are also placed on display. Personally, as an adult, I
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Dennis Meadows Officially Resigns From North Trelawny
February 3, 2013 in Politics by Postmaster
Former JLP Seator,, Dennis Meadows, officially resigned from the position of Jamaica Labour Party caretaker for North Trelawny. Meadows publicized his resignation through a press release. Meadows has unsuccessfully contested the almost impenetrable pro PNP seat of North Trelawny in the last two general elections (2007 and 2011). Dennis had to overcome the stigma of not being from the parish, yet he performed creditably as a newcomer in 2007. At that time he was defeated by Dr EV Patrick Harris. He remained in the parish, but unfortunately for him and the JLP, he was reportedly hardly seen in the communities.
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