Chukka Caribbean Adventures Ltd., the leading nature adventure company in the Caribbean conducts its tours through communities to highlight the usually unseen natural diversity of Jamaica’s history, culture and people. At our Blue Hole Estate Property in Hanover, we are surrounded by the Pumpkin Bottom and Black Hill communities. At this location, we operate the Horseback Ride and Swim, ATV and Dune Buggy Tours. We also host Polo Events including Hanover Charities Match on an annual basis.
In 2008, with the assistance of Hanover Charities we were able to raise $1,000,000.00 Jamaican dollars for community projects.
We decided to embark on a community pride project in the Pumpkin Bottom community. Pumpkin Bottom is an informal settlement area and comprises of approximately 150 extended families. All projects were executed by residents.
The Community Pride Project includes:
- Community Upliftment and Beautification - Fencing, Bushing, Planting of Trees and Painting
- Playground for the Children
- Scholarships
As soon as we are able to raise additional funds for the Community, we would like to implement the following:
- Set up a computer room. The building for the computer room will be donated by Chukka Caribbean Adventures.
- Purchase school text books and reading materials for the children and implement a return policy.
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Painting Before:
Colours chosen- Blue, white and Sunshine Yellow
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Painting Before:
Colours chosen- Blue, white and Sunshine Yellow
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Other houses painted |
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Fencing:
Bamboo cut for fencing
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Playground:
Area identified and cleared for the playground: |
Playground will be fenced and include the following for the kids:
- 4 SEATER 6 LEGS SWING
- SEE-SAW
- SLIDE
- CLIMBING DOME
Resident: Pumpkin Bottom Community
Age: I am eleven (11) years old. I was born at the Cornwall Regional Hospital in Montego Bay, St. James on the March 20th, 1998.
Parents Name: Mother’s name is Keisha Drummond and my father’s name is Clifton Gordon.
Brief Autobiography: At Age three (3), I attended the Sandy Bay Basic School. At age six (6) I started attending the Lucea Primary School. In March 2010, I will be sitting the G-SAT exam. I wish to do my outmost best on this exam as I wish to attend one of the prominent high schools within my geographical region and by god’s grace, get to attend university to further my studies in order to care for and be a success to my family.
In the further I hope to become a Doctor. I wish to make a difference in and around my environment. I will continue studying and working hard in order to make my future endeavors possible.
Resident: Black Hill Community
Age: I am Eleven (11) years old. I was born on January 10, 1999 at the Cornwall Regional Hospital in Montego Bay, St. James.
Brief Autobiography: I started School when I was three (3) years old. I went to Kindergarten for two (2) years. At age five (5) I started Primary School and I am currently in grade six (6). I reside in small community called Black Hill, Sandy Bay, Hanover and I attend the Sandy Bay Primary and Junior High School.
I live with my grandmother, Marie Graham and my cousin, Tamara Graham. My brother, O’Neil and my sister, Christine lives with my Mom, Patricia Keith in Pumpkin Bottom, Sandy Bay. My mother got pregnant at age thirteen (13). She was unable to take care of me both physically and financially as a result my grandmother supported me throughout the years. My father passed away in May, 2009.
In March 2011, I will be sitting the G-SAT examination; I plan to study hard in order to pass my exams with excellent grades and move on to a prominent High School preferable Montego Bay High School. After completion of High School, I promise myself that I will further my education and attend a Community College or University to study medicine.
Age: Sixteen (16) year old student
School: Herbert Morrison Technical High School.
Brief Autobiography: I am currently in grade ten where I am aspiring to be a Computer Engineer or an Accountant.
I consider myself to be very diligent and versatile in whatever task I am assigned to do. I promise to be a very successful student at the end of my school year and then strive to be one of the best Accountant or Engineer ever.
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