He is facilitating the establishment of the RIB at Highgate. Highgate is a rural town in the parish of St. Its population is estimated at 20000 inhabitants. Highgate is on the north eastern side of Jamaica. Annual rainfall varies between 2000 and 3000mm.
Vegetation is mountainous tropical rain forest.
Topography is characterised by very steep slopes. Main activity is farming. Crops grown are Banana, Coconut, Cocoa, Pimento, Nutmeg, Non traditional crops, Ackee and the Ota Etee-Apple. Banana was a important crop but production has diminished due to WTO regulations. Mary was estimated to be the poorest parish in Jamaica.