Jamaican company set to transform popular historic site into entertainment centre

Antigua and Barbuda looks set to see one of its historical sites transformed into an entertainment and amusement centre as Jamaican company Chukka Caribbean Adventures prepares to expand its operations in the region.

Fort Barrington, which is adjacent to the Royalton Antigua resort in Five Islands, is the site that has been selected.

The 18th century fortress is situated on Goat Hill, the westernmost entry point into St John’s Harbour, and was built on the strategic hilltop to control entry into both St John’s Harbour and neighbouring Deep Bay.

As such, it was an important part of the triad of forts built more than 200 years ago to protect the rapidly growing trading town of St John’s.

The area is a popular spot for both residents and tourists who are in tune with nature and history as persons can hike up the hill to the fort’s ruins.

The news was announced in yesterday’s Cabinet notes.

Chukka Caribbean Adventures is billed as the Caribbean’s largest nature-adventure tour operator.