Having not seen one for a while, we simply had to stop. Hector Matthews has been operating the shop for 22 years and took over from the previous owner.

"A mi parents force me fi go inna it. When mi leave school, I wanted to do catering but I don't regret it now," he explained. He is assisted by Norma Larmond and they make any kind of attire you can imagine, including suits. Matthews believes Port Maria has developed.

"The last three or four years, wi see development taking place. We have Hi-Lo, KFC and other businesses a carry wi a far way," he said.

Matthews says the capital requires a few more essentials, like a permanent home for police and fire personnel, as well as an upgrade for the hospital. Larmond complained about improper drainage.

"The new bridge that they put in has no effect. They blocked the original drains but they need another channel," she said.

They both say that jobs are scarce for school leavers. Not even the hotel industry is attractive anymore.

"They have to go all the way to hotels in Ochi and it doesn't pay well (as trainees). If they do get anything, it's bus fare money," said Larmond. We ask them what is Port Maria's best asset.

"Di beach," said Matthews. He explained that the regatta during Independence celebrations is a major crowd-puller but he doesn't see where sufficient portions of earnings from the event go back into the town.

Larmond also wants to see development of the road leading to Robin's Bay, as she feels it could be used as a nature trail to attract tourists to the capital.

Norma Larmond tends to a customer's order.

Hector Matthews, a tailor, says his clientele is varied, showing that even the young people still go to the tailor.