CHRONOLOGY OF MAJOR EVENTS IN WHITEHOUSE.

1940’s

• In order to facilitate the expansion of the Airport runway, residents were 
  relocated from the Airport, to where they now reside in the community.

1951

• In August, Hurricane Charley hits Jamaica – Whitehouse is severely damaged.

1960

• On January 21^st, upon it’s approach for landing, Avianca Airline 
  (Lockheed Model / L – 1049E) crashes at Sangster International Airport, killing 
  46 passengers.

1975

• Carifesta II is held in Jamaica.
• Tom “Baya” Gibbs blows the Conch Shell at Carifesta, held at Jarrett Park. This 
  event is televised on Television live, to the entire World.

1977

• Seaview Youth Club is formed. The idea for the club came about because 
  most members of the Fogo United squad of the day, were in fact from 
  Whitehouse, and it was decided that it would be a better idea to have a team 
  from the community of Whitehouse.

1979

• The Conch Shell Magazine is published by Seaview Youth Club. This magazine highlighted various community, parish and national activities plus the success 
  of the club and it’s members.

1980

• On July 31st, Hurricane Allen hits Jamaica – Whitehouse is severely damaged, 
  and parts of the community flooded. Rylan Cuville’s house is taken by the rising 
  tides out to the section called “the bar.” Residents are forced to evacuate the community, and are housed at both Cornwall College, and Trinity Church.

1982

• On June 13^th, the first Colour TV is brought to the community by Neville “Foey” 
  Moore, and the entire community gets to see World Cup ’82 from Spain, in 
  live and living colour. Italy won this World Cup courtesy of Paoli Rossi.

1985

• Seaview FC visits Venezuela and plays a number of matches in that Country.

1986

• Katcha Russell and Sallock Maxwell are lost at sea and feared dead. The anguish 
  lasted for over a week, until word came that their boat had drifted to Cuba, and they were safe and in good health.

1987

• Chappu and Red Mark sparred in a thriller of a Boxing Match across from Dragon 
  Lounge. The fight was then billed as “The Fight of Whitehouse” but the result was deemed a draw, with the fight ending after only three (3) rounds, as both fighters complained bitterly about each others’ tactics, and Chappu refusing to re-enter the 
  ring for round four.

1988

• On September 12th, Hurricane Gilbert hits Jamaica – Whitehouse sees devastation 
  like never before, with most residents losing the roof of their homes. For younger residents, this was their first real experience of a major hurricane,  and as a result, expressed great enthusiasm before the storm. Some residents are temporarily 
  relocated to Flanker’s All-Age School. Unfortunately, looters took advantage of 
  this, and stole various items from some homes.
  

   

2001

• The Community Football field (previously known as “Maria”), sees a major upgrade 
  work, resulting in Seaview being able to play home games in the St. James 
  Division One Competition. Previously, only scrimmage could have been played on this field.

• Once thought to be a difficult task due to the fact that there are no light poles at both ends of the community, Cable TV access is introduced to the community, by 
  Milton Russell.

2002

• A major expansion of the Club’s facility takes place, with the construction of the Platform and Entertainment Center, and the facility renamed Pride Park.
• The Community Football field is completely fenced.
• Lights are installed at the Football Field, allowing the team to train at nights.

2003

• Tuesday, April 2^nd, the community mounted a mass demonstration by the 
  round-a-bout, after being threatened with an eviction notice from the Football Field.
• On June 19^th, Milton Russell is elected Councillor, after winning a seat in the Local Government elections. He is the only of six (6) PNP candidates to win a seat, thanks to the residents of Whitehouse, both JLP and PNP, who all voted overwhelmingly for him.
• Track pass is completely resurfaced with asphalt, all the way from the culvert to site, 
  on the Fishing Beach, and the road renamed Seaview blvd.

2004

• In September, Hurricane Ivan hits Jamaica – Whitehouse escapes major damage.
• Saturday, September 4^th, tragedy hits Whitehouse, and indeed the entire Jamaica, with the death of Scava, Saggle, Twinny Bug, Marlo and Buggu Ruggu, all in a motor vehicle accident, coming from a Jamaica Football match in Kingston. The vehicle crashed on Queens Highway in St. Ann.

2005

• Lights are installed on the Fishing Beach, allowing Fishermen the opportunity to make fish pots at nights, whilst at the same time, providing a safe environment for residents of the community.

2007

• In August, Hurricane Dean hits Jamaica – again, Whitehouse escapes major damage.
• The Soldier Camp is relocated to Flankers, after being in Whitehouse for close to a half a century.

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