Central Communities

Gasparillo

Gasparillo is located north of Marabella and south of Point-a-Pierre. It can be accessed from the Uriah Butler Highway.

Entertainment

Calypso: Gasparillo is the birthplace of calypsonian Mighty Killer.

Steelbands: The following is a listing of the steelbands that functioned in Gasparillo, broken down by type: traditional (pans supported around the neck); and conventional (pans supported mechanically).

STEELBAND TYPE LOCATION IN 2002 HISTORY
Highlighters Conventional 247 Bonne Aventure Road  

Sports

Gasparillo is the birthplace of Raphick Jumadeen who represented the West Indies in Test cricket.

Academic Institutions

SCHOOL LEVEL ADDRESS RELIGIOUS AFFILIATION HISTORY
Caratal RC School Primary Caratal Road Roman Catholic 158 Pupils in 2002.
Bonne Aventure Presbyterian School   School Terrace Presbyterian  
Gasparillo Government Primary School Primary Bonne Aventure Road Presbyterian  
Gasparillo Hindu School   Thompson Street Hindu  

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