BALLARDS VALLEY | ST.ELIZABETH | JAMAICA

Since the 1990s, the parish has become a significant tourist destination, with most visitors going to the Treasure Beach area. The Appleton rum distillery, near the rough Cockpit Country in the north of the parish, is also a tourist destination. The Cockpit area was the site of Maroon settlements through much of the 18th century. Ecological tourism along the Black and YS rivers, and in the Great Morass, has been developed in recent years.
I am Fire Reid. Welcome to my KZbin Channel. Here you will see True Jamaican Country life. Real Jamaican Vibes. Life on the Farm with the plants and animals. Exploring intersting Jamaican places. COME ALONG ON THIS JOURNEY WITH ME. FIRE REID - True Jamaican Vibes
#BALLARDSVALLEY#STELIZABETH#JAMAICA

[@ibnzak6145]

Mr Reid. Just wanted to say you have help educate a whole heap of my UK born and bred Elliott family who's grandparents came from Ballards Valley but they have never visited themselves. Thank you very much.

[@FireReid]

thanks for the support

[@TeddyEllio11]

❤

[@lisagreen4880]

Thank you Fire Reid, that's the place of my birth. Austin and Leonard I am one of the Elliott's too.

[@FireReid]

your welcome thanks for the support share video please for the channel to grow

[@austinelliott5711]

Big up Fire Reid,l love the video, this is my area of St Elizabeth, Bread Basket of Jamaica. Lots of Ads on video. Bless up.

[@FireReid]

KZbin put in the add

[@anthonysantos6195]

My born place ballards to the world

[@tmail3857]

I appreciate you taking a trip through my Fathers Town. He may be gone but the memories live on, "Much Respect Bredrin"

[@Sandrab1975]

Beautiful. Aww wish I was there. Looks so calm and peaceful

[@sjackson3806]

Just found out last year that my maternal grandfather family is from that area!

[@Novi315]

Thanks Fire Reid love my south St Bess can't wait to go home

[@FireReid]

is the best

[@originalfoxylady4520]

U n me too. Blessings 🇯🇲🇺🇸🇬🇧🙏💥

[@realdiggtv3665]

Thanks!

[@marciasassi8551]

Afternoon to you my FireReid🥰🌳😎 Loving all your videos....I happy that I joined your channel😊❤🎶 Bless up👍🏾🌺

[@FireReid]

blessing Marcia how the morning going

[@empressshoogy8179]

Blessings Fire Reid I attended the Ballards Valley Primary School Thank you for this 🇯🇲🇯🇲

[@FireReid]

how can we forget dem day

[@empressshoogy8179]

I am telling you,thats where friendships and life long relationships starts.

[@FireReid]

blessings

[@lindoeliot4692]

Yeah man that's my area

[@Rolf836]

I kinda like the narrow roads and sunshine

[@FireReid]

u a good driver

[@volneyporter4576]

BALLARDS VALLEY ST. ELIZABETH JAMAICA. Ballards valley St Elizabeth is a big community with a lots of flat lands. The community needs a lots of housing schemes, and more developements to show the beauty of the community. I know if it should happens the citizens of Ballard valley would be so happy to see the progress they have made in their community.St.Elizabeth is a very big parish that can house a lots of people, and i think it should be develope.

[@michaelferguson3317]

Mr Reid good morning it's been a great pleasure watching this video very beautiful area seems like a good cultivating area too St.Elizabeth really has a lot to offer both in farm land and manufacturing companies such as food possessing and technology research programs finding ways to improve and increase international business significantly in Jamaica so all these young people will be able to find common interests and how to make themselves better instead have to be turning to crime because they don't see any way out, trust me they all feel they are not in a modern world, leaders needs to lead in a positives way,Jamaica Land we Love. Thanks again Fire Reid Big Up

[@jermeydaley2616]

My original home town

[@FireReid]

bless up Jermey thanks for the support share video please so that the channel can grow thanks

[@jermeydaley2616]

@@FireReid I send videos to all my contacts

[@FireReid]

thanks

[@L.Frank2000]

Thanks for sharing with us. Greetings from Brazil.

[@FireReid]

your welcome

[@ChefDwight]

When i done watching all these videos, I'm going to know St Bess like the back of my hand

[@FireReid]

is a place to babes

[@Novi315]

You are right about that

[@daviapowell1105]

My community 🥰🎉

[@samsubs9180]

Reidie, Thanks for the visuals, we appreciate what you are doing for those of us, who are unable to make it home because of the virus. I hope the good Lord will bless and keep you.Keep on doing the good work.

[@FireReid]

thanks for the support

[@velvelineugbomah9484]

I feel like IAM home watching Fire RIED and he has respect and manners

[@FireReid]

your welcome

[@wendymelhado8173]

Thanks for sharing, I am interested in the pumpkin

[@FireReid]

ok wendy

[@Sandrab1975]

Love the view whoa

[@Queensburyheights]

I first visited St. Elizabeth in December 1984 and eventually lived there from November 2006 until December 2008. As a middle aged Englishman with silver-grey hair I was quite noticeable. One day I went into the Shoppers Fair supermarket in Junction and as I walked towards the rear of the store I passed three young ladies standing chatting with each other in the middle of the aisle. As I was looking in the frozen food cabinet one of the aforementioned young ladies came alongside me and asked if I was a Montegoen. I said that I was unsure what that was so she explained that it was someone from Montego Bay. I laughed and said that I was in fact English and although I used Montego Bay airport to go in and out of Jamaica I actually lived only a short distance from Junction in Southfield. I asked if she lived locally and she replied Ballards Valley, which of course I was familiar with. We exchanged a few pleasantries and eventually went our separate ways. I never saw her again as not long afterwards my dear wife, who came from Treasure Beach, tragically passed away in Black River hospital and I returned to London where I have lived ever since. I am not a good judge of age but I would say that the young lady was perhaps around 20 or so at that time and consequently will now be in her early 30s. I have often wondered if she still lives in Ballards Valley and remembers our brief encounter. Oh well, never mind. Sigh.

[@FireReid]

wow.

[@Queensburyheights]

@@FireReid Mr. Reid, thank you for reading my comment which I have now edited slightly. I hope you found it interesting.

[@clivewatson1140]

Bless Fire Reid, I enjoy the journey, the views, it is a beautiful parish. And most of all your knowledge in the video. Great job! Stay safe. GOD BLESS.

[@FireReid]

thanks Clive

[@kingsleybrown5110]

Give thanks for showing these videos cause honestly some of these names i forget and personally i don't think i ever been to ballads valley but i like that all these places have electricity and that open the door for daily and future development

[@dorainecampbell3942]

Gm fire.this morning look extra petty and beautiful Am loving this

[@FireReid]

very pretty

[@veroldheath1158]

Very nice of u u make my heart ponder to how u show u up my town especially the parish Elizabeth u can go straight round to top bull Savannah I.love the way u do it yes respect keep up the good work peace out

[@FireReid]

bless many thanks verold

[@omarmorris9592]

Bìg up Fire Reid, I am from St Elizabeth, went to Black River High School, and had lots of classmates and school mates who came from that side known as South. From Flaggaman, Ballards Valley,Top hill, Junction, Downs etc. Ì went to side once, because I had a family member who used to live in Nain and used to work at Alpart. SO we drove to nain one day via Black River, and we passed through some of the communities that I mentioned earlier, but that what almost over 2 decades ago.

[@FireReid]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/aqfUZ52tf5ZmrNU

[@FireReid]

thanks that link is top hill video

[@jennifermcneil7425]

Went to ballards valley primary school

[@originalfoxylady4520]

Bless up Mr. Fire. I've just hopped on the ride. Look fi mangoes. 🇯🇲🇬🇧🇺🇸🙏

[@veronwatkis2501]

Wow,another Beautiful sunshine morning with GOD Wonderful people, so nice to see, I Love those luscious vegetation area.. keep them coming 💥😍🤩🙏🙏🙏🥳🗣

[@FireReid]

I will thank for the support

[@itsbabynatalia7229]

I go to ballards valley primary school

[@veronawhite3048]

Good night Fire blessed love and greetings, may the King above continue to give you good health to keep on doing the job you're doing to share these wonderful video's with us this is just spectacular all these fields of green scaping my brother it's just amazing just got in from work and now finished watching thank you 😊🇯🇲👍🏽❤

[@FireReid]

thanks for watching many more video to come

[@lioncub7816]

It's so beautiful!

[@lucygayle9052]

It would be lovely if you would go to Tryall st Elizabeth. I hope you do soon. 👍😁

[@FireReid]

ok I will thanks

[@lucygayle9052]

You bring our native Jamaica home land (land we love) right to our adopted place of living. Well done to you Fire Reid!! 🙏👍

[@mefieswaby]

Thanks for the Journey Fire Reid my family and i really appreciate it..one love from NY🇯🇲

[@FireReid]

bless up mefie

[@mefieswaby]

@@FireReid yea man respect fire must link up when i visit jamaican..

[@FireReid]

yes I

[@adnarobinson3953]

Thank u 🔥 fire Reid this video is so unique I could watch thus all day and night you r a wonderful tour guide the luxoius green vegetation is second to none there should b more for me to sit back relax and enjoy please bring up the continuation of the luxurious vegetation there us so much to enjoy once again thanks Mr tour guide fire. Reid thanks keep it high

[@FireReid]

thanks very much for the support share video please so that the channel can grow

[@daintyannpaige6028]

Ballard valley green, Jamaica to the world

[@FireReid]

yes yes

[@jenniferjulian4119]

I love it

[@dowyane1876]

Yeah man like this video as u post them I watch them born and grew up in Clarendon but never been to st Elizabeth so watching u videos giving me ida where in Jamaica I would love to return to where should buy land i like the farm/residential areas

[@FireReid]

thanks for watching pernell

[@originalfoxylady4520]

Yeah, nice quiet pretty area n ppl 🇯🇲💥

[@dowyane1876]

@@originalfoxylady4520 yeah thats how I should be watching this video next time in Jamaica I'm a come check out the area and land prices

[@jenniferjulian4119]

I love all your videos

[@FireReid]

thanks Jennifer

[@karishastephenson1306]

My place

[@adnarobinson3953]

Thank u 🔥 fire Reid this video

[@FireReid]

your welcome

[@paulettebless1876]

Thanks to you I see how my parish look keep it up love it

[@velvelineugbomah9484]

Greeting just had a rest

[@FireReid]

nice

[@leonardelliott6684]

That's where Maixi Prist is from......Look for the Elliott's , Prist is a Elliott

[@FireReid]

have to check it out

[@jermeydaley2616]

The Elliot's are from Ballard's Valley

[@jennyelly315]

@@FireReid, yeah that's right he's my family. I am an Elliott too, you passed the gate of our family house..that was so exciting and also to see how things are down there. One thing that never changed is the amount of potholes!! Thanks so much for filming our beatiful Ballards Valley (aka Balley).

[@gadgetsandroid6531]

@@jennyelly315 yes that's true. Maxi priest is Miss Edna's grandson. My grandmother and Miss Edna were good friends in ballards valley.

[@gadgetsandroid6531]

The American rapper Heavy D is from Try All

[@JeanGowans]

So where does that road lead, Bull Savannah Roger? You have any family in Treasure Beach? Know a few Reid's.

[@ChefDwight]

Top of the morning Fire

[@FireReid]

blessing Dwight

[@Texasbarbie777]

Hey Fire can you do Try All next time... Really appreciate these videos keep them coming

[@FireReid]

ok kitty I will

[@stacyanngardner8209]

Thank you for the trip home 😀 🙏🏽

[@FireReid]

your welcome stacyann

[@faysmith1778]

Gm fire reid bless up self be safe now peace

[@FireReid]

gm family how is your morning

[@faysmith1778]

@@FireReid it good so far giving god thanks fé life bless peace and love always

[@pearlsellars4330]

love this short film of of my beautiful Ballards Valley. more please.what is the mileage from the turn off coming from junction to the end of the lane ?

[@FireReid]

thanks for the support share video please so that channel can grow really appreciate it

[@egreen2865]

Lovers Leap are very beautiful also check it out.

[@egreen2865]

Hello mr Reid what about a video of Treasure Beach sandy bank and Bluntas area my home town it also beautiful down there.

[@FireReid]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/n2mld5iPdr9nes0

[@FireReid]

check that link

[@dorrettthompson2751]

Enjoy your videos of Thornton and Williamsfield, Top Hill etc. What type of camera did you use?

[@FireReid]

a70 phone

[@bluemountainpeak]

Bless up Fire Reid another great video showcasing st Elizabeth. Let us know which of these areas when you are driving through has cable and running water. This will help us make a decision on where in the parish we could like to relocate to. Just a suggestion boss. You doing a goood Job. Keep it up i am learning so much about my parish.

[@JeanGowans]

😄 unless you live in the bush or are very poor everyone have cable and water. Can't promise they're always working 😂

[@JeanGowans]

@@ludy41 me been JA for last 22 years, and as I say unless you live inna bush or poor most have the above, life is hard in JA! There is nothing you can tell me about JA. I am one of those people who don't drive round with their eyes shut! Plenty people have no electricity as and have 40 foot!

[@FireReid]

real talk

[@ministermarciasmith6893]

You covered Ballard's Valley, Old Bottom, Tryall, and Top Hill.

[@ministermarciasmith6893]

*parts of ie.

[@FireReid]

yes miss Marcia how was the ride share video please for the channel to grow thanks for the support

[@anthonyandorn]

Hey, can y'all tell me what 'yuh nuh easy' means?

[@GabriellaSophiaa]

Just a small part of tryall and no he didn’t go to top hill

[@FireReid]

yes

[@empresslisa6875]

Beautiful

[@FireReid]

bless lisa

[@hayjamdantv]

Nice video , that’s my area . You also went a bit into Try All District .

[@FireReid]

thanks for the info share video please for the channel to grow thanks

[@hayjamdantv]

Will do

[@decijohn6855]

Good morning Fire, this a nice looking place. I heard of the place, but I have never been there. This place is near Junction, Southfield or Bull Savannah? I see a lot of farmland, but I don't see any farm.

[@FireReid]

Gm Norton between junction and Southfield

[@junegardner5102]

Beautiful scenery

[@FireReid]

thanks for the support

[@treegwilliams4640]

@@FireReid there is where i born

[@FireReid]

nice place

[@tennysonoverton6337]

St bess a mi place , Barbary hall

[@FireReid]

one love

[@anthonyandorn]

Hey, can y'all tell me what 'yuh nuh easy' means??

[@tennysonoverton6337]

Anthony Andorn it can mean a lot of things , but just say someone saying to you.....you’re hilarious, you’re the man , you’re the shit....etc etc...etc

[@pm9672]

Love Ballads Valley My son’s grandmother is from there Casava

[@FireReid]

nice place

[@pm9672]

Wish I had land in that area I'd come home now

[@erolebanks]

can u do a video about top flagaman and bottom flagaman district in saint elizabeth,

[@FireReid]

I have a video with flagaman

[@omarmorris9592]

Ì now live in Kingston so I enjoy getting to know some of these areas where my cĺassmates and school mates hailed from.Can you do a video on top hill.Me and my family member passed through Downs on our way to nain and he was telling the reason why there was called Downs.

[@FireReid]

check my playlist I did a video on top hill

[@FireReid]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/aqfUZ52tf5ZmrNU

[@FireReid]

try that link

[@Its.all-about_tajera]

You passed my home

[@FireReid]

thanks for watching

[@velvelineugbomah9484]

Iam going to eat sardine and later orange and Apple iam tired from the trips

[@FireReid]

that is nice

[@joannadamon9740]

Gm cool ride fire reid

[@FireReid]

Gm joanna thanks on my way for my breakfast

[@joannadamon9740]

@@FireReid OK taking me lol

[@joannadamon9740]

@@FireReid st bess is very far from the airport

[@FireReid]

lol which one mobay

[@savalynjones8336]

You need to tell us more.How faraway is Junction from Ballard Valley.what a bout the Red soil that Staines ever thing it touches.other than farming what else do they have to offer.I have not seen one school or a Police Station.I suppose I would have to be mobile if I want to move to Ballard Valley Jamaica.Lots of nature as far as the eye can see.

[@FireReid]

very informative

[@carolynwilliamsgraham2470]

Mr Fire Reid you are a traveler seem like when I come to Jamaica I will have you as my tour guide. . I am wondering if you know James Nembhard aka doc/doctor/ Mr Nembhard.

[@FireReid]

sure I can be your tour guide the name ring a bell

[@carolynwilliamsgraham2470]

He lives in Burnt Savannah. He is well know there. He use to drive a white Isuzu pick up. His wife use to teach at Burnt Savannah primary. He is one of the Elder at Burnt Savannah SDA church. She is now retired.

[@FireReid]

yes me know him

[@FireReid]

Doc me call him

[@carolynwilliamsgraham2470]

Yes many people call him Doc or Mr. Nemy. He is my uncle.

[@patrickbradbury6873]

Hello Firereid u view Some nice communities, but you drive too fast. Remember you are letting us see the place go slower and stop sometime and let's see the place, not just roads.

[@FireReid]

thanks for the info appreciated it alot

[@leginkinson8690]

Morning fire, place pretty eee sah?

[@FireReid]

nice place

[@FireReid]

good morning

[@veronwatkis2501]

Fire, is there churches in Ballard valley?

[@FireReid]

yes

[@margarettewoolener9276]

Fire Reid I used to ho Ballard valley to visit the powell family.I can't see myself finding back there's homes I watching still can't see it.

[@velvelineugbomah9484]

Its a shame I went to the doctor Tuesday normally I drive by car I went by bus and I nearly cry when I see babies in mask it touch my spirit and b ody and soul I was very angry it even Chang e me I did not speak to no one Sunday after church and iam ordained Elder iam like a pastor I was do angry with myself

[@FireReid]

wow baby

[@jhenellbinns9080]

I see my house

[@horatiobarnes6505]

Beautiful land but no developments maybe a. handful of people are sitting on too much land without any plans for the area if that is the case i am calling on the land owners to sell some of the land so the area can start to develop because I am only seeing bushes and no developments , even the few houses are poorly built , the roads are in poor shape too nothing is happening there to smile about .

[@FireReid]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/aqfUZ52tf5ZmrNU

[@FireReid]

real talk

[@lenoxhoffenden1554]

Want you show Red bank bless up

[@egreen2865]

The land there is for farmers to do their farming all house and no food leave Jack a hungry man.

[@ludy41]

You joking?