The winding hilly roadway going around Ewarton, MT Rosser, and Bog Walks Gorge made motorists and passengers alike so hungry. Then, most was forced to make a stop at Faith's Pen to eat and stretch their legs. With the highway taking you to and from Kingston to St Ann, in record time, there is no need to stop and eat and stretch legs because one would be reaching their destination before hunger and leg cramps starts to sink in. Faith's Pen will be no more, as well as other old-time things in Jamaica, when development gets even more advanced.
@@nfn4 Technology has done this to every society worldwide... Not just Jamaica! I, too, used to look forward to my breadfruit with Ackee and Saltfish! Loved It!!! 🥺
My brother and I stopped to offer support. We purchased a bowl of soup each. As I was about to sip I realized that a few mosquitoes were floating on top of the bowl. We asked why and was told 'drum water' is used. We paid and pitched the bowls of soup. That kind of operation cannot last in these times. You can easily get sick. Needs running water! This was a good time ahead of the Bypass.
I stopped here last year. Only 2 stalls were opened. Food was absolutely delicious as it’s always been. Breaks my heart that this once hot spot has come to this though. This was the bread and butter for many.
Thanks for showing us the state of a once successful idea. The problem has been defined as lack of Customers (Highway diverted) Suggest stakeholders come up with ideas.
I think this place should serve as an example of what happens to vendors when they refuse to focus on quality. Faiths Pen was going under long before the highway opened, so let’s not place the blame solely on the lack of traffic, if you will. Does anyone remember when Boston Jerk Center was the premier jerk spot in Jamaica? Can we say that’s the case now? Furthermore, there are far too many vendors selling the same food vs the amount of patronage.
Hard to find real Jerk anymore with the real flavour of scotch bonnet peppers. KEPTCHUP (nor any sauce for the matter) does not belong on Jerk period. Han mi nah care wha unnu wan fi say.
Could not agree with you more! Boston needs to improve. The place needs investment and the standard needs to be uplifted. Local business is worthy of support when basic health standards are met.
Im not sure but I think back in the 80's the place was located nearby to this location.Stopped at this one on one occcasion and had some excellent Manish Wata
I remenber this spot at Faiths Pen, I use to stop here regular but I now used the highway, the last time I stop may be about 20 years ago, going to Dover Raceway it was a must stop for me to get food, in the morning about 8am I stop to ɓuy food and the vendor served me overnight food ackee amd saltfish which I didn't happy about, sometimes no saltfish in the ackee, but it was a favourite stop for me, but overnight they were getting so expensive, I will always remember this place, during holidays nowhere to park inside so you can imagine the crown, it was a spot we all love, I am very happy for you to showcase this so great work, I am looking for more of this. Crystals Bakery in Ewarton, was also a favourite spot as well and the pork jerk spot located in front bauxite entrance very good jerk, good job sir.
There's a place in America called route 66. Same thing with highway build happened. Hundreds of miles of businesses lost their customers. Now route 66 is dust and decay.
I remember the days from Mobay to Kingston every 2weeks it's a shame Jah Jah it set away help fada God enough is enough respect to all I beautiful island haven't seen you in awhile but soon outa Pittsburgh
I passed this way recently deserted guess it's the highway 🛣 The one in Manchester seems it's still going well despite the new highway 🛣 Progress brings Changes
Unfortunately the new highway killed business. Use to love this place when going to Ochi from Kingston. It was even better before they moved there . Fun times
The lack of traffic also had an impact on the fern gully tourism as well . We see similar issues with Bog walk Gauge . Pity it cannot be converted into some sort of business place, ( never say never ) with even a gas station, which may still do the area some good and keep some of the stalls in place . I grew up in Coal Gate, and know the area well, and was used to the tourists passing through the area going from Ochi to Kingston and Spanish town visa versa during the Sixties . I still pass through the are sometimes when i visit Jamaica, and the area is till a beautiful place .
Glad it’s closed. The vendors were all getting out of hand , with their prices and , to make matters worse, most of the food were not fresh anymore. This is always what happens with most Jamaicans, “want to be rich overnight “ , so we start to become unscrupulous in our business dealings.
My General The rhythm I'm looking for is in video Driving to Portland from Kingston 2022. It plays in the beginning with no lyrics. Thanks 💯Boss Man‼️🇯🇲
Wonder if they can do something on a much smaller scale...like 5 shops. Clean uo and MODERNIZE di ting! If place is clean, looks good and food is good...ppl will support!
Faiths Pen rest stop was not up to par after a couple years. They were not cooking to please their customers. People started drifting away due to the bad tasting food. They can always blame the highway...they caused it on themselves.
The food started falling off before the highway. I stopped going there long before the highway was built because the food got expensive and the quality wasn't good. In fact, the last time i went there i got diarrhea and this was a good 10 years before the higway opened
The vendors allowed this place to go under. It was over ran with hustlers harassing and bomb rushing you...ans the prices became ridiculous...they wanted to get rich and destroyed their business....I stopped stopping a Faiths pen years ago. Food quality was also going to the dogs.... The highway contributed. But the vendors also shot themselves in the foot when they allowed the bag of men to harass and swarm motorist cars....I hated that.
Good morning Birth you are talking truth these little shops were going on from in the seventies guess what I agree the high Way changes every thing the hole world is changing lots of abandon buildings all over the world
No it is not completely closed down but it soon will be and the way that we can keep it open is to keep using it. I myself will not use the toll I prefer the scenic route and if I'm hungry I will stop. There are two stores if not three open at times, this is such a beautiful place and it should be used as popular as it was back in the early nineties I'm not saying Jamaica cannot be modernized but do not not shut off the locals and leave the residents with nothing to look forward to this is so sad. Right there's a good spot to rent out and hold events and everybody eat ah food.
Jah Jah know the government should've dealt with the situation better than that when building the highway make decent rest stop on the highway that the people could continue their living as a youth going ohci an mo bay you to stop there an it always pack of people
Unfortunately, it seems like Jamaican's have falling into eating at places like Burger King and Domino's Pizza. I was grew up and live in Canada, and trust me, it doesn't even cross my mind to go into those places and eat that mass production stuff.
They never painted nor improved from the time it was built. The food stalls were dirty and customer service nonexistent. The food had become mediocre and they all served the same thing. Look how far likkle Ochi deh, han dem pack up. They just didn't care. People have many more options. Just as rundown and ramshackle as its ever been.
The winding hilly roadway going around Ewarton, MT Rosser, and Bog Walks Gorge made motorists and passengers alike so hungry. Then, most was forced to make a stop at Faith's Pen to eat and stretch their legs. With the highway taking you to and from Kingston to St Ann, in record time, there is no need to stop and eat and stretch legs because one would be reaching their destination before hunger and leg cramps starts to sink in. Faith's Pen will be no more, as well as other old-time things in Jamaica, when development gets even more advanced.
@@nfn4 Technology has done this to every society worldwide... Not just Jamaica!
I, too, used to look forward to my breadfruit with Ackee and Saltfish! Loved It!!! 🥺
The freeway/ bypass has its good and bad. This is one of them.😎
I used to love stopping by Faiths Pen back in the day. So sad they not operating again😔
@@hannahdrum3015 because of the highway
My brother and I stopped to offer support. We purchased a bowl of soup each. As I was about to sip I realized that a few mosquitoes were floating on top of the bowl. We asked why and was told 'drum water' is used. We paid and pitched the bowls of soup. That kind of operation cannot last in these times. You can easily get sick. Needs running water! This was a good time ahead of the Bypass.
@@vpo6978 Normally the mosquito would boil out . Maybe it was thyme leaf you seem
I stopped here last year. Only 2 stalls were opened. Food was absolutely delicious as it’s always been. Breaks my heart that this once hot spot has come to this though. This was the bread and butter for many.
Omg. I remember stopping here on school field trips
Thanks for showing us the state of a once successful idea. The problem has been defined as lack of Customers (Highway diverted) Suggest stakeholders come up with ideas.
That space can be converted into a small gated community off the highway, only problem residents probably can only have access to it from the highway.
This is part of change, hopefully for the best, but it was something to look forward to in the days before the highway bypassed the location.
I think this place should serve as an example of what happens to vendors when they refuse to focus on quality. Faiths Pen was going under long before the highway opened, so let’s not place the blame solely on the lack of traffic, if you will. Does anyone remember when Boston Jerk Center was the premier jerk spot in Jamaica? Can we say that’s the case now? Furthermore, there are far too many vendors selling the same food vs the amount of patronage.
Hard to find real Jerk anymore with the real flavour of scotch bonnet peppers. KEPTCHUP (nor any sauce for the matter) does not belong on Jerk period. Han mi nah care wha unnu wan fi say.
Went there once an regretted it
Could not agree with you more! Boston needs to improve. The place needs investment and the standard needs to be uplifted. Local business is worthy of support when basic health standards are met.
Thanx, that's the one I was asking about!👍🏽💯🇯🇲
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Im not sure but I think back in the 80's the place was located nearby to this location.Stopped at this one on one occcasion and had some excellent Manish Wata
I remenber this spot at Faiths Pen, I use to stop here regular but I now used the highway, the last time I stop may be about 20 years ago, going to Dover Raceway it was a must stop for me to get food, in the morning about 8am I stop to ɓuy food and the vendor served me overnight food ackee amd saltfish which I didn't happy about, sometimes no saltfish in the ackee, but it was a favourite stop for me, but overnight they were getting so expensive, I will always remember this place, during holidays nowhere to park inside so you can imagine the crown, it was a spot we all love, I am very happy for you to showcase this so great work, I am looking for more of this. Crystals Bakery in Ewarton, was also a favourite spot as well and the pork jerk spot located in front bauxite entrance very good jerk, good job sir.
There's a place in America called route 66. Same thing with highway build happened. Hundreds of miles of businesses lost their customers. Now route 66 is dust and decay.
I remember the days from Mobay to Kingston every 2weeks it's a shame Jah Jah it set away help fada God enough is enough respect to all I beautiful island haven't seen you in awhile but soon outa Pittsburgh
@@garyrichards3884 blessings 🙏🏻
I passed this way recently deserted guess it's the highway 🛣 The one in Manchester seems it's still going well despite the new highway 🛣 Progress brings Changes
Unfortunately the new highway killed business. Use to love this place when going to Ochi from Kingston. It was even better before they moved there . Fun times
I think they price their selves out business too they had some ridiculous out of control prices, honestly so speaking.
The lack of traffic also had an impact on the fern gully tourism as well . We see similar issues with Bog walk Gauge . Pity it cannot be converted into some sort of business place, ( never say never ) with even a gas station, which may still do the area some good and keep some of the stalls in place . I grew up in Coal Gate, and know the area well, and was used to the tourists passing through the area going from Ochi to Kingston and Spanish town visa versa during the Sixties . I still pass through the are sometimes when i visit Jamaica, and the area is till a beautiful place .
Glad it’s closed. The vendors were all getting out of hand , with their prices and , to make matters worse, most of the food were not fresh anymore. This is always what happens with most Jamaicans, “want to be rich overnight “ , so we start to become unscrupulous in our business dealings.
@@Ossrdo sounds like the crab place...
My General
The rhythm I'm looking for is in video
Driving to Portland from Kingston 2022.
It plays in the beginning with no lyrics. Thanks 💯Boss Man‼️🇯🇲
I replied under the other comment. Just click the link and it should take you there.
Wonder if they can do something on a much smaller scale...like 5 shops. Clean uo and MODERNIZE di ting! If place is clean, looks good and food is good...ppl will support!
🇯🇲876♥️Welcome back! I had missed di ole heap ah chating😊😁😂🤣🤣🇯🇲
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Faiths Pen rest stop was not up to par after a couple years. They were not cooking to please their customers. People started drifting away due to the bad tasting food. They can always blame the highway...they caused it on themselves.
@@elizabethjames213 real tlk
The service fell down
Thanks for sharing 😊
Could probably be converted to an entertainment center hip strip
The food started falling off before the highway. I stopped going there long before the highway was built because the food got expensive and the quality wasn't good. In fact, the last time i went there i got diarrhea and this was a good 10 years before the higway opened
I stop there 30 years ago when I visited Jamaica 🇯🇲, it’s quite sad to see, maybe it can revive into something more.
Roast yam and salt fish ..used to love stopping there..
The vendors allowed this place to go under. It was over ran with hustlers harassing and bomb rushing you...ans the prices became ridiculous...they wanted to get rich and destroyed their business....I stopped stopping a Faiths pen years ago. Food quality was also going to the dogs.... The highway contributed. But the vendors also shot themselves in the foot when they allowed the bag of men to harass and swarm motorist cars....I hated that.
Good morning Birth you are talking truth these little shops were going on from in the seventies guess what I agree the high Way changes every thing the hole world is changing lots of abandon buildings all over the world
I remember those days when I was in Jamaica
Maybe they can move towards the highway
No it is not completely closed down but it soon will be and the way that we can keep it open is to keep using it. I myself will not use the toll I prefer the scenic route and if I'm hungry I will stop. There are two stores if not three open at times, this is such a beautiful place and it should be used as popular as it was back in the early nineties I'm not saying Jamaica cannot be modernized but do not not shut off the locals and leave the residents with nothing to look forward to this is so sad. Right there's a good spot to rent out and hold events and everybody eat ah food.
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Jah Jah know the government should've dealt with the situation better than that when building the highway make decent rest stop on the highway that the people could continue their living as a youth going ohci an mo bay you to stop there an it always pack of people
My General, what reggae tune was playing inna ya Kingston to Portland drive!!? Nice heavy guitar n rhythm no lyrics! Lemme know Boss 🇺🇲🌴🇯🇲
Hey bro. Comment under the video that you’re talking about and the time stamp and I will let you know.
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The people there will have to resort to farming more now I had no idea that area was st ann Progress bring Change I guess
One door closes, another opens....
Something about progress not talked about much is that is always leave some behind.
Unfortunately, it seems like Jamaican's have falling into eating at places like Burger King and Domino's Pizza. I was grew up and live in Canada, and trust me, it doesn't even cross my mind to go into those places and eat that mass production stuff.
@@neyopa it’s because people are now using the new high way instead of driving that way
They used to charge people according to how you look and over charge
I thought they made a exit off the highway to get there .
How long them out of business
I went there once. Thank the leaders of the country and the Chinese who they sold out to
That should have never happened its so sad for our countryside outsiders are entering the labour off our people and our country
Food was horrible and overpriced….!!!
It still looks better than the Boston Jerk Center.
This reminds me of the Oliver at large episode with the old man And the donkey.... D*** highway, take away all of the business.
Who remember old faiths pen
The government letting in the chines and that was a disaster those roads and place was an attraction for both locals and tourists
So shabby looking
Infested with termite
They never painted nor improved from the time it was built. The food stalls were dirty and customer service nonexistent. The food had become mediocre and they all served the same thing. Look how far likkle Ochi deh, han dem pack up. They just didn't care. People have many more options. Just as rundown and ramshackle as its ever been.
@@kwacou4279 actually the place was given a facelift some years ago, and pretty nice restrooms were added. The food was always excellent
Jamaica nice
Dem food did expensive and dem jerk neva taste nuh special way. So many other places in jamaica that was worth your time and money.
Went him video this
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