St. Mary Western

St. Mary Western is another constituency in Jamaica, featuring a collection of communities that exhibit varying levels of development, demographics, and challenges. Here is a list of some of the communities in St. Mary Western based on information available up to January 2022:

List of Communities in St. Mary Western:

  1. Annotto Bay
  2. Dover
  3. Enfield
  4. Gray’s Inn
  5. Iter Boreale
  6. Martin Village
  7. Richmond
  8. Robins Bay
  9. Rosend
  10. Union Hill
  11. Wilderness

The Wealth Ecology Model can be applied across these communities in a number of innovative ways, factoring in the key pillars of Energy, Technology, Community, and Education:

Energy: For coastal communities like Annotto Bay and Robins Bay, the integration of wind and solar farms could be an efficient way to harness renewable energy. The Wealth Ecology Model would emphasize local ownership and distribution to create a symbiotic relationship between the community and its energy resources.

Technology: In more developed areas like Dover and Richmond, the implementation of digital platforms to streamline local governance could be transformative. Whether it’s issuing permits or providing public services, the technology would be built with community involvement, thereby ensuring a circular benefit system.

Community: Smaller, more rural communities such as Martin Village and Union Hill could focus on community-driven sustainable agriculture or handicrafts. By empowering local artisans and farmers through micro-financing and training, the Wealth Ecology Model would facilitate a self-sustaining ecosystem.

Education: For areas like Enfield and Wilderness, remote learning hubs could be established to provide education tailored to the local community’s needs. These hubs could also serve as centers for adult education, providing skill development courses that can help the community adapt to the changing global landscape.

In applying your model, the goal is to construct a Wealth Ecology system wherein each component is interlinked and co-dependent, ultimately contributing to the broader wellness of the community. This approach goes beyond just economic growth; it looks at sustainability, technological empowerment, educational advancement, and community well-being as interconnected facets of wealth generation and distribution.

SourceEnergy Group R&D