MR GAJADHAR'S CARNIVAL : BEHIND THE SCENES AT RAYNEAU’S RICHMOND QUARRY

Yesterday, while thousands are waving flags and wining through the streets this Carnival season, Mr Rayneau Gajadhar had a different kind of “fête”—one that involved crushers, conveyors, and the raw pulse of progress at Rayneau’s Quarry in Richmond, St. Vincent.

This wasn’t his average day on the job. It was more like a dance of heavy-duty precision, fine-tuning the heart of a quarry that’s gearing up to be a true regional game-changer. Our team was on-site, doing the final adjustments to bring the first and second sections of our state-of-the-art aggregate plant online.

Let’s break it down.

Crushing It—Literally

The primary section of the plant is a beast. Picture two powerful Jaw Crushers, each paired with a vibrating Grizzly feeder, set side by side. Together, they boast a combined crushing capacity of 760 tons per hour (TPH)—a force to be reckoned with. All that crushed rock gets funneled into a tunnel stockpile with an impressive 18,000-ton capacity. It’s not just a pile of rocks; it’s the foundation for every road, building, and structure St. Vincent will see in the near future.

Next up is the secondary section, which runs like a well-choreographed masquerade band. This section features two 5 ½ ft Cone Crushers, fitted with medium and fine liners respectively. Together, they handle up to 680 TPH. Once crushed, the material gets screened through three massive 6x20 triple-deck screens, ensuring a clean and consistent product. The minimum size output here? A neat 1½ inches—perfect for a wide variety of construction needs.

All in all, this first phase alone clocks in at an average capacity of 500 TPH. That’s industrial harmony at its best.

What’s Next?

But according to Mr Gajadhar, "We’re not stopping here. The third and fourth sections of the plant are on the horizon. Once fully operational, this quarry won’t just be another crushing site—it’ll be an icon of innovation and industrial power in the region."

So yes, while some celebrate Carnival with music and dancing, Mr Gajadhar celebrated his today with engines roaring, steel grinding, and a clear vision for the future. Because at Rayneau, our rhythm is progress, and we’re proud to be building the backbone of the Eastern Caribbean—one crushed stone at a time.

Stay tuned, because when this plant is complete, the entire region will feel the tremors of excellence.