Civil Municipal Magazine - Dec 2023

236 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 4, ISSUE 12 no longer need to rely on their perpetrators.” Clarendon also works closely with agencies such as the Chamber of Commerce, and the Ministers Fraternal who represent the leaders of the churches within the parish. Other valued partnerships and collaborations for the parish include those with the Social Development Commission, Clarendon Parish Development Benevolent Committee, the Tourism Product Development Company (TPDCO) and the Tourism Enhancement Fund, who help with the implementation of tourism initiatives and projects. “We really do work with and value our external partners. We have very good partnerships with them,” Samuels asserts. As Clarendon looks to the future, it stands at the cusp of transformation and growth. The commitment to sustainable development, economic diversification, and the preservation of its cultural and natural heritage sets Clarendon on a path to becoming not just a historical parish but a thriving destination that captures the essence of Jamaica. PREFERRED VENDOR/PARTNER n Juici Patties juicipatties.com . 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. n Restaurants of Jamaica