Hon. Roy Thompson was born in Kensington on August 6, 1933. He was a policeman and spent 41 years 2 months in the Jamaica Constabulary Force. He is one of six Jamaicans to have moved from the rank of Constable to Commissioner. He was appointed Custos of Portland on October 20, 2000. Dr. Donald […]
Profiles: Portland
Folly – The Legend A young American decided to build a summerhouse for his bride. The house was built on land at the eastern headland of Port Antonio harbour, with a commanding view of the sea. When the house was completed, it was a splendid vision in white. The house with its magnificent columns were […]
Somerset Falls Tumbling down the hillsides, Daniel’s River makes a beautiful painting of the landscape. Miniature waterfalls along the narrow gorge add to this awesome scenery, with the mist and the steady rush of water blotting out the outside world. The Nonsuch Caves As the popular story goes, these caves were “ discovered” in 1957 […]