The community of Harbour View is home to over thirteen thousand (13, 000) residents who work together to build and maintain the community. Established in 1960, Harbour View has stood the test of time, with residents supporting each other and always seeking ways to unite and uplift the community.
The Harbour View Citizens’ Association (HVCA) works on behalf of the citizens of the community. HVCA meets every first Sunday at the Harbour View Community Center (1B Riverside Drive, Harbour View, Kingston 17). Together, we can continue to build and share in selfless service to our neighbours. If you are a resident of Harbour View, Become a member today and follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
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Sandra Hall
Beverlyn Wong
Carol Harris
Karlene Black
Shani Thompson Richards
Michael Murray
Elaine Edwards
Garth Daniels
Denton Patterson
Lorna Harris
Over 50% of the positions for street representatives are unfilled. Street
representatives are critical in helping to disseminate information and communicating
specific issues affecting certain parts of the community.
Street representatives will be required to:
• provide a link between the Association and the Residents
• chat with Residents and document their thoughts and concerns
• inspect the upkeep of the street for which they are responsible
• disseminate information with regards to the Community
• provide the Association with demographic on the Street
• help with Community events
• give suggestions for street improvement
Reps MUST be sworn to confidentiality. Whatever is discussed with the Leadership MUST stay there.
Volunteer to become a Street Representative
Students can enjoy a quiet environment to achieve optimal
productivity at the community library.
As a family oriented community, Harbour View takes pride in its early childhood education
with our basic schools.
Students can receive excellent education from grades one to six, after which they
matriculate into high school.
Named in honour of the renowned Jamaican Olympian and resident of Harbour View, Donald
Quarrie High School has long served as a noble educational institution for the community.
Owned by Loshusan and operated by Sagicor Property Management, the shopping center offers
the best conveniences in the form of restaurants, a pharmacy, supermarket, gas stations and
convenience stores.
Located at 1B Riverside Drive, Harbour View, our community center serves as the meeting base
for the HVCA and community based organisations.
Home to the Harbour View Football Club, the stadium facilitates home games.
This public medical facility allows community members to access the country’s network of
free healthcare.
Located between Sirus Ave., Mars Dr. and Lunar Ave., the basketball and netball courts allow the youth to enjoy sporting pastimes.
This park houses a multipurpose court and is a relaxing area for family recreation.
The vision for this park is for it to be a venue for sporting activities for the surrounding
basic schools.
During natural disasters, residents may take refuge in community facilities such as the Harbour View Primary School and Donald Quarrie High School.
HVCA, over the years, has worked on a number of projects, all aimed at improving the lives of our residents. Although the Association is faced with the issue of limited funding, we continue to embark on new and ongoing projects.
This committee raises funds for the various events and projects through different fundraisers. Fundraisers include movie nights, tag drives and other innovative ways of raising funds, while establishing relationships among community members.
See our Calendar for information on any upcoming fundraiser.
Contact UsEmail: myharbourview.ca@gmail.com
This building is currently 80% completed. Future improvements would include
providing electricity and water to the building via a solar system and water
tanks
respectively. We also aim to implement 3 gazebos on the outside, a paved
driveway,
parking and landscaping of the grounds.
The community center may be used for small functions and continues to host our
monthly meetings.
This park was recently renovated and houses a multipurpose court as well as a
recreational area for families.
Future improvements to the area will see the introduction of solar lighting and
benches.
Located on the Eastern side of Harbour View, the basketball and netball courts
and
football field act as the main sporting complex in the community.
Ongoing improvements to these areas include the introduction of concrete fencing
and
lighting of the basketball and netball courts.