Civil Municipal Magazine - Dec 2023

230 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 4, ISSUE 12 CLARENDON, JAMAICA “Our culture is also very diverse and that is based on our historical background,” Blake adds. “As it is today, if you want to divide our parish based on culture, it would be within three regions, the southern belt, which is based mainly on fishing and you’ll find predominantly persons of Indian descent in that area. Then another section is predominantly farming, and those persons are primarily of African descent. And within the middle section of the parish, we have May Pen, the capital, and that’s really the urban center, so you’ll find more of an urban type of lifestyle and land use within that area.” Economic Transformation and Development The economic landscape of Clarendon has shifted away from a reliance on sugarcane, but Mayor Winston Maragh reports that there is ongoing development in the parish. This includes the construction of the Millennium Mall located in May Pen, which he reports is creating a lot of new activity in the area. Another transformative development was the extension of the East West Highway 2000 from Kingston. This extension, stretching from May Pen into the neighboring parish of Manchester, has significantly reduced travel time, allowing for swift access to the town of Mandeville. “That is creating quite an impact and will open us up to more activities As the largest local company in the parish, Juici Patties, has grown significantly since its inception in 1980, evolving from a single location into a thriving chain of fast- food establishments across Jamaica and expanding into international markets like Canada and the United States. At Juici Patties , our goal is to give our customers a flavorful, spicy, delicious taste of Jamaican fast food. Our modern take on food preparation, store design, and service options gives us the tools to feed the people and spread the word about our delicious food. We love what we do, and we bring that love to all our stores. As the business landscape evolves and changes with the times, Juici Patties is bringing its new and exciting take on modern fast food to the U.S. We never forget how we transformed ourselves from goods on a shelf in a small grocery store to a domestic Jamaican powerhouse, and we aim to use that same spirit to guide our development as a U.S. fast-casual force. For more information, visit: juicipatties.com