I am convinced that there are too many persons in high level positions in this country who need to have their heads examined! Many of us have numerous degrees, professional qualifications and national awards, but we have no common sense nor any sense of history. Why would persons change the nature and look of an historical place such as Devon House which stands to lose its historical value.
Devon House, that place which has in it, the history of a Jamaican who came from enslaved people and was able to make something of himself.
This is what the courtyard use to look like:
What the hell is this? A Destroyed Devon House?
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I bet you that those who committed this offence probably never studied civics in school nor did they study West Indian History.
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WTH? whose decision was this? And i hear J$70m was spent. Where did that money come from TPDco? Was it Ed Bartlett's doing?
ReplyDeleteI have had a problem for years going to Devon House. As someone with balance issues the terrain has been intimidating for a long time. I've had to prepare my mind to go there. Even the material used in the parking space is unnerving and difficult to walk on. I understand the need to make the changes. I however wish, like many, it could have been done in line with the historic feel of what Devon House is. I'd like to hope at the same time that what we have now is the best of all the possible options.
ReplyDeleteI hope it's now a better and safer experience for ALL. I avoided going there on many occasions because of the terrain.
The terrain was part of the experience and part of its history. Over the years we have turned it into a business site and not an historical site. The place should be kept in its natural state as much as possible. I would love to see even horses in the stables. I would love to see even the old time brick oven there if one was on the property. The place is not a shopping mall but an historical site.
ReplyDeleteEven if the terrain is a part of the hidyotical experience it needs to be safe for whom ever is to traverse it. So keep whatever historical features, but it must still be safe. Once you invite persons to the site, and even make them pay, you need to take stuff like that into consideration. People sue for less.
DeleteMy heart sank when I saw the devastation of history.
DeleteOh gosh. Eddie must be bawling
ReplyDeleteAnother smoke and mirror trick ..spend nine and budget ninety ..all about the Benjamin's .
ReplyDeleteSeaga and Nash dead!!
ReplyDeleteOh do not know what to think of this
ReplyDeleteYou are not allowed on the grounds anymore, there are guards to chase you away. No more quiet moments on the lawns. This does not make any sense.
ReplyDeleteHopefully on completion it will be fully accessible to regular Jamaicans
ReplyDeleteWhat do you expect when we love in a buttocracy...they don't know any better.
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ReplyDeleteThat money could be used to fix the road in Lennox Bigwoods in Westmoreland
ReplyDeleteLennox Bigwoods,York Mountain,Castle Mountain,Rat Trap,Axn Age lots of places need basic roads in Westmoreland and Hanover.You soon see Devon House being pawned out like Hope Gardens and Puerto Seco Beach.
ReplyDeleteWatch the parasitic crony capitalist game play out as to who got that contract and who are allegedly lining up to build a small integrated high end apartment complex.Edward Seaga and Mr Stiebel must be turning in their graves.Who said "a Bhuttu in a Benz is still a Bhuttu" don't expect them to understand heritage tio mean more than what they can inherit from something now and the trust is a thrust to inherit.
Mr Bartlett and Babsie G should know better.Anyway "mek wi SI wah a Gwaan Miss Lou
There are more pressing issues to deal with than Devon house!!
ReplyDeleteI am challenged to understand what was intimidating or unsafe for someone with a balance challenge. Should straighten Giddy House attraction to suit persons who fear the incline caused by an earthquake?
ReplyDeleteInteresting point.
DeleteShould we straighten...
ReplyDeleteGood morning Sir.
ReplyDeleteIf the physical appearance was to be preserved, then no commercial activity should be taken there. I'm sure that 90% of those who use the space are do not have a problem with the changes. The concerned are in the minority. Then again, how many people really know the historic significance of the site? A story board at this point might serve us better than maintaining every aspect of the historic appearance. There should be a hutch with a pictured story of how the site evolved over time. I think that would serve better. Do you think that the owner, had he been alive today, would keep the premises looking as it was before? Think about it🤔