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By: Sandra Johnson

Sandra Johnson — Wed, 03 Oct 2007 12:22:44 +0000

Thank you Debbie, Triguel, Celia, Susan and Rodney. Perhaps because you were associated with Caribbean Terrace, you understand the situation. Many of the residents are retirees who cannot easily start over – emotionally or financially.

We continue our efforts to get the government to declare the area a non-residential zone and hope that some tangible assistance for relocation will result. The financial institutions are totally unsmpathetic so some of us are still expected to pay mortgage on a house which can no longer be occupied. Insurance – what is that?

Despite what some of our critics think, we are not defending (or tied to) our possessions. If you have a similar experience, you will understand that your home and community are an integral part of your productive life.

By: Susan and Rodney

Susan and Rodney — Sat, 25 Aug 2007 16:56:07 +0000

I walked through Caribbean Terrace on Thursday with my husband Rodney who grew up there.
The pink house with the circle opening was where he used to live. That house went during Ivan.
We were shocked at the devastation suffered by the many families of the kids he grew up with. Thankfully there was no loss of life. However losing your possessions and all that you have worked for must be tragic.
Also the thought of not being able to start over but to pick up and continue with what you have left. Thank God for life and family of course. But think of the old folk who had settled nicely into there lovely homes, kids gone overseas or uptown trying also to make ends meet. Sandwich generation, some of you now have to look into the eyes of caring for your children and now your displaced parents, who were loving their own time of independence and visits from Grandkids. We still thank God for life.
I wish the Government would take this opportunity to place Caribbean Terrace into starter homes somewhere with whatever insurance money is collected. The name, personality and character of the community of Caribbean Terrace should not be washed away with the drift wood.
To all who lived and grew up at Caribbean Terrace you are in our thoughts and prayers in your trying times. Continue to keep strong, look after the older folk, take vitamins, people usually get sick after this kind of trauma and watch out for depression among the old folk reprint photos you may have for them so they still feel that they have a little ownership of their past. Allow your folks to lament and talk and weep over their loss. Grieving is natural and healthy, and NEVER say to them that “it is just things!” that hurts even more!
Jeremiah 29:11 “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you a hope and a future.”
Keep strong Caribbean Terrace. Keep the faith!

By: Celia

Celia — Fri, 24 Aug 2007 00:20:50 +0000

I spent many of my early years living with or visiting my grandparents in Caribbean Terrace. It was such a beautiful community, but look at it now. Something must be done. It was initially built as a scheme for civil servants if my information serves me right. Has anyone in public life with the funds to commit been to Caribbean Terrace to see what is needed to prevent future damage? There was so much talk after Ivan, and now look at what Dean has done.
It’s such a shame.
What will be done now? How will the residents be compensated and the community restored?

By: Triguel

Triguel — Tue, 21 Aug 2007 19:13:40 +0000

To Robin my family lives in Caribbean Terrace and they left when they were told to leave but I guess if you had physical belongings there and all your life’s belongings being washed out you would talk different. Anyway to all my friends who live there I am glad you are all alive and hope to see you when I pass through.

By: catherine

catherine — Tue, 21 Aug 2007 01:25:44 +0000

God is very kind and merciful to jamaica – thank Him that it was not a direct hit – imagine the devastation – i sincerely hope that the government will help those who are in desperate need and quickly. God keep blessing you.

By: Debbie

Debbie — Mon, 20 Aug 2007 23:23:34 +0000

I grew up in Caribbean Terrace and I don’t think
that people should be so harsh with their criticism
toward their neighbours. My family was lucky to get out due to pass experience with Ivan. Nevertheless, it is hard for some people to leave behind what they have worked for all their lives. Furthermore, there were no fatalities. Due to pass experience people were probably afraid to leave their homes fearing vandalizism. We as Jamaicans should unite at this time when we need each other.

By: Robin

Robin — Mon, 20 Aug 2007 21:09:45 +0000

I am grateful that (so far) God spared the lives of the residents of Caribbean Terrace…but I cannot find it in me to have much sympathy for them. I, too, experienced Ivan 3 years ago, and I remember full well the devastation that occurred to that community then. Knowing that, and having experienced the power of a hurricane once before, NO-ONE should have been that STUPID to have risked the lives of themselves and their loved ones for the sake of a house and possessions. We Jamaicans seem to make it a habit of learning things the hard and painful way. WHEN THE EVACUATION ORDER COMES, LEAVE IMMEDIATELY!!!

By: Karla

Karla — Mon, 20 Aug 2007 19:34:56 +0000

I am thankful that no one lost their life at Caribbean Terrace but we need to be a bit more pro-active and less stubborn. When nature is in its wrath there is no prediction what it can do.
We are Jamaicans and are very resilient so we will manage after…..continue to trust God

By: Esteban Agosto Reid

Esteban Agosto Reid — Mon, 20 Aug 2007 18:30:55 +0000

Shocking! The wrath of nature. Thank God there were no fatalities.Residents of such vulnerable communities need to take heed of evacuation warnings when they are issued by government authorities.