Trewlawny 250th Anniversary

NAME OF FEATURE | THE GLEANER | SUNDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2020 5 • Dome – When sugar was king, an iron foundry to repair sugar-estate machinery was a necessity. The Dome, located at the corner of Tharpe Street and Upper Harbour Street, was constructed in 1801 for this purpose. • Trelawny Parish Church – The Anglican Church of St Peter’s was built in 1795 and is the oldest church in the parish as well as the oldest public building in Falmouth. The land for the church was donated by Edward Barrett, who had sold part of his estate to have the township built. In 1842, it was enlarged with a western extension. SOURCES: 1. Besson, Jean. Martha Brae’s two histories: European Expansion and Caribbean Culture Building in Jamaica. Kingston: Ian Randle Publishers: 2003. Print. 2. Cundall, Frank. Historic Jamaica. London: West India Committee, 1915. Print 3. Cundall, Frank. Jamaica Place Names. Kingston: Institute of Jamaica, 1909. Print. 4. Jamaica Information Service. Trelawny: parish profile. Kingston: Jamaica Information Service, 1995. Print. 5. Jamaica National Heritage Trust- http://www.jnht.com/ 6. Musson, S.P. and LaurenceT. Roxburgh,The Handbook of Jamaica for 1894: published by authority comprising historical, statistical and general information concerning the island. Kingston: Government Printing Office, 1894. Print. 7. National Library of Jamaica. Historical Notes: Trelawny (parish of) 8. Trelawny Cultural Foundation. Trelawny and its History. Falmouth: The Foundation, 1980. Print. TRELAWNY 250TH ANNIVERSARY The Ministry of Local Government & Rural Development wishes to advise that under the current Disaster Risk Management Order, markets are allowed to operate and vending may take place in public arcades and public transportation centres on Monday to Saturdays only during the hours of 6am and 9pm. The traditional Grand Market for Christmas Eve will end at 10pm sharp this year. PARTIES & GATHERINGS Under Disaster Risk Management Order, Parties are STRICTLY PROHIBITED. The gathering limit remains at 15 persons and the Municipal Corporation will not be granting any permits for events. Help prevent the spread of Covid 19 by not attending these events and report them to the police. It is the Festive Season, but Covid still a keep so wear your mask. Abide by the curfew orders. Continue to sanitize and keep your distance. PUBLIC NOTICE