The Beginning

Gasparillo has its origins back in the days of the plantation society. The main town and surrounding areas like Parforce, Reform and Caratal were driven by the sugar cane plantations surrounding it. After independence, agriculture continued to play a large part up until the dissolution of Caroni 1975 limited. Many of the Canefields are still visible, however are earmarked for conversion to some other type of activity. This particular field is to be converted to an industrial park. One has to question the wisdom of the powers that be in this case however. Is it really a wise idea to build on agricultural land given the massive food shortage we have in this country?