Arlene 'Mumzel' Lindsay prepares a drink for her customer at her bar located at the fishing village.

Anthony 'Treddy' Williams shows a pair of 'sea puss' caught in Rocky Point. - Ian Allen

THE STAR Duh Road feature took our team to Rocky Point Fishing Village, St Thomas, approximately 57km east of Kingston.

There, we unearthed many things noteworthy about the community, namely the subsistence of residents and opportunities offered to them on both land and sea.

Our news team was told that though the community was a nice place, it lacks development, which would lead to a better way of life for its residents. The residents said all they are left to do is utilise the land and sea the best way they can.

Residents turn to fishing and farming - the easiest things to do because jobs are lacking. "It better to do something than nothing at all, so dem turn to the fishing," a resident said.

Fishermen complain that at nights they have to secure their engines because thieves prey on the beach. Eron Clarke, 29, said if more is done for the community, then lives could be improved.

According to the residents, the waters at the fishing village are among the most prosperous in the island. There are shops and bars located on the beach that provide local seafood dishes and soup.

THE STAR visited Arlene Lindsay's spot and dined while she spoke of the area. She said: "Out here is ok, we need light and running water. I have light, but the other people out here need the commodity." Lindsay said job creation was an issue.

The European Union came to the assistance of the residents, building facilities for them to store their personal belongings, however, lack of electricity makes for early closing and miserable living.