By Claudia Gardner:
I have been to the remote rural community of Seaford Town, commonly called ‘German Town’ in Westmoreland, just once so far in my life.
But, I must say it is one of the places that I instantly fell...
By Claudia Gardner:
Many Hanoverians are not aware of the reason the Arthur Wint Basic School on Millers Drive in Lucea, Hanover was so named.
Many Jamaicans are not aware either, that Jamaica’s first Olympic gold medalist the late Dr. Arthur...
By Claudia Gardner:
It might seem laughable today, but 25 years ago when members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force stationed in Negril’s West End, mistakenly rained bullets on a planeload of people, including Margaritaville’s Jimmy Buffet and superstar Bono of...
By Claudia Gardner:
Dancehall’s Queen of the Pack, Patra, is the most successful superstar to emerge from the parish of Westmoreland and is one of the most revered artistes out of Jamaica, whether male or female.
Born on November 22, 1972,...
Hailing from the parish of Hanover, the very affable Reggae superstar Jah Cure, is gifted with one of the most unique and magnetic voices in Jamaican music.
The Telephone Love singer, whose given name is Siccature Alcock was born on...
There has been lot of debate over the years about all inclusive hotels versus EP (European Plan) hotels.
Well, the verdict is out, and the conclusion is that both, as in all things, have their pluses and also their minuses. ...
The Hanover Municipal Corporation’s Road and Work Department has drafted a comprehensive flood mitigation programme for which approval is being sought from the Ministry of Local Government and Community Development.
According to Lucea Mayor Sheridan Samuels, under the programme,...
Roaring River’s Rastasafari, unsurprisingly, stands unchallenged atop TripAdvisors rankings as number one of 160 outdoor activities in Jamaica’s western parishes and has already copped the international travel review company’s Travelers Choice Award.
More to come….
By Claudia Gardner:
In early 2019, general, laparoscopic and weight-loss surgeon, Dr Alfred Dawes, who was then Senior Medical Officer at the Savanna-la-mar Hospital announced, to howls of laughter from his audience seated in the Lucea Parish Church Hall, that...
When Knutsford Express announced to Jamaica that it had opened its office in Lucea and would be offering full courier and passenger services, Hanoverians erupted with jubilation.
While Knutsford Express’ move might seem like “not a big deal” elsewhere in...
