Dry Harbour Mountains
The Dry Harbour Mountains is some 670 metres (2,200 ft) above sea level and many areas are very cool. The area is covered in rich verdant pastures and numerous trees. In many areas the wet limestone forest is a riotous profuse of trees. Many prominent districts are part of this plateau region of Jamaica. Nine Mile, the home of Bob Marley; Alexandria; Aboukir; Clarksonville, Inverness; Tobolski; Gibraltar; Watt Town; Bethany; Murray Mountain (the marijuana centre) and McKenzie; Cascade; Battersea, the home of the famous Basil Robinson; Bohemia; Wild Cane are some of the numerous settlements in the Dry Harbour Mountains.
Aboukir is the birthplace of Harry Belafonte's mother and where Harry lived as a child.
Mining controversy
The area has come under question in regard to a recent license granted by the Office of the Prime Minister through executive action after a denial of license by Jamaica's environmental regulator, flagging questions as to the appropriateness of the activity.
References
- ^ Johnson, Jovan (2021-03-31). "Bengal deal gone bust? Dry Harbour future uncertain as investors miss bond deadline". The Gleaner. Retrieved 2021-04-29.