Keith Russell Christmas Treat and Gospel Concert 2012

Keith Russell Christmas Treat and Gospel Concert How many years has it been. Keith Russell’s kids treat has been going non-stop since he was the North Trelawny Member of Parliament in the 1980′s. It has become a fixture on the local Christmas calendar and it is a gesture that has benefitted thousands from the parish over the years. Keith Russell is one of the most popular politicians in North Trelawny history, simply because of his caring and giving nature. The former JLP politician who does not care which party you support, will give us another of his treats this year
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Falmouth Jamaica Gets An Artificial Christmas Tree – Decoration Photos

Falmouth Jamaica Gets An Artificial Christmas Tree This year’s Christmas Tree in Falmouth Jamaica will break away from tradition and will be of the artificial, man made variety, bringing memories of Montego Bay, St. James. The Christmas ‘Tree’ has a metal base with the artificial leaves stuck in the side. Each year, the Trelawny Parish Council has to be finding trees to cut down to make ‘real’ Christmas Trees for Falmouth. I think this is a better alternative. The tree can ‘ve used, stored and ‘re-used for a few years. Add to that, the environmental impact of one less tree being
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Petty Thieves Steal Wooden Palm Tree Braces In Water Square

As soon as I had written an article glorifying the low crime rate in Falmouth, I was hit with an embarrassing news. The braces (support) for the palm trees planted in Water Square were stolen. __________________________________________________________________________________________________ These braces were used to keep the palm trees firmly in place until the roots grew and could support the weight of the tree on its own. The braces were made of wood, which explains the theft. Now which low-life, selfish nobody could have done this, and how could they do it without arousing suspicion? There are too many people who would do this
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Vehicular Traffic Now Permanently Blocked From Falmouth Water Square

The final stage of the Water Square pedestrianization in Falmouth Jamaica started yesterday and continued today with the erection of vehicular barriers at all entrances to the Square that permanently block vehicular traffic from entering the Square. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ This is a welcome move and I was wondering when it would happen. Since the square was blocked with temporary barriers, they were moved as expected, by the many rebellious souls among us. The result… several vehicles parked in the square and some driving as if they do not care for pedestrians. At times, the square was full with vehicles. I also
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Stop Urinating On The Streets of Falmouth, Jamaica

___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ There are two unofficial public bathrooms on Falmouth,  Officer’s Alley and Upper Parade Street (Spicy Nice Lane). These are not the flush toilet and hand washing facility at the official public sanitary convenience, but walls and streets on which people (both men and women) urinate. It has been a habit of many of us Jamaicans to take a piss at any convenient place (especially in the rural areas). This is partially due to the fact public sanitary conveniences are generally lacking, but mostly due to our indiscipline and lack of respect for our environment. It was an acceptable practice
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Will the Falmouth Water Square Reconstruction and Beautification Cruise Ship Project Meet the Deadline?

Falmouth Water Square Beautification and Reconstruction The Water Square reconstruction and beautification project has been moving along at a fast pace, but only time will tell if the pace is fast enough to ensure completion before March 22nd, 2011. The beautification project is a part of the $170 million dollar project to create a state of the art port in Falmouth, Jamaica to accommodate some of the largest cruise ships in the world. The cruise ship project is being undertaken by Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines in association with the Port Authority of Jamaica. The area from the pier onto Falmouth Street
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New Traffic Arrangements for Falmouth Begin

_________________________________________________ Contributed by: Ruddy Mathison Residents of Trelawny and motorists accessing the town of Falmouth will this Sunday wake up to new traffic route arrangements being implemented in the town of Falmouth as part of the Urban Development Corporation (UDC) and the Trelawny Parish Council’s efforts to transform Falmouth into a pedestrian town. The move according to the Parish Council is aimed at increasing business opportunities, promoting a unique shopping experience,cleaning up the town center, developing a public recreational space and making the town more friendly to visitors. As a result of the new arrangements Water Square will be

Falmouth Pier Welcomes First Ship on January 7th

Image via Wikipedia One wonders if they will be able to meet this deadline, considering where it appears the development has reached and the fact that they had already missed the November deadline for Holland America Cruise Line, when the ships had to be re-routed to Ocho Rios and Montego Bay. From my observation, construction is on in earnest and it seems to be moving at a rapid pace but how ready it will be for the January date is left to be seen. One thing for sure, it will not be 100% ready.

Many Opposed to The Pedestrianization of Water Square, Falmouth

Ever since the pedestrianizing of Water Square was announced, there has been widespread debate in local circles as to whether or not it is a good idea. I went to a UDC meeting a couple of months ago and the meeting was set to discuss the proposed temporary changes in traffic plans for Falmouth to test its feasibility. Almost the entire meeting was spent debating the proposed pedestrianization with some business interests fervently opposed. The idea is to offer visitors traffic free movement to be able to enjoy their viewing and shopping experience without having to worry about safety when
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