Exploring Luxury Homes in Smokey Vale Jamaica | Tom & Madge's Scenic Drive

[@RedButtonJournal]

Thanks for joining Tom & Madge on this scenic drive! Don’t forget to share your thoughts on the luxury homes of Smokey Vale and the road conditions that made for an unforgettable conversation. Subscribe and hit the bell icon to follow more of our Jamaican adventures! 🚘🏠

[@TashAndStuff]

Also she did an excellent job recording !

[@RedButtonJournal]

@@TashAndStuff I agree. I think she does it the same way as me. 👍

[@MP-ou2lu]

Where is that place located ? I love those beautiful home❤

[@MP-ou2lu]

Such a beautiful place. What parish is that community located? Do they have land for sale ? I would love to come down and see that place

[@MP-ou2lu]

Lovely couple

[@ILandGyurl]

Tom is a very handsome man. Good catch!!! 🤗. Lovely videos sir 👍👍👍💯

[@RedButtonJournal]

Thank you so much for the compliment and the support! We're glad you're enjoying the videos. It's wonderful to have such positive feedback from our community. ☺️ Stay tuned for more adventures!❤️🇯🇲❤️

[@mystery5655]

It's surprising that many people in Europe and North America believe that Jamaicans live in huts with thatched roofs. Thanks for showcasing those fabulous mansions in the hills of Jamaica. I see Maizie not letting you out of her sight...

[@RedButtonJournal]

Very true. The pirates treasure is still in Jamaica, you just have to know where to look. Maizie is definitely gonna be in more of my videos now. 👍❤️🇯🇲🏡😉

[@corfob9238]

The same they believe about Africa 🌍

[@RedButtonJournal]

@@corfob9238 True, true.

[@corfob9238]

@RedButtonJournal I love your home more cozy home 🏡

[@RedButtonJournal]

@@corfob9238 thank you 😊 big up yourself. ❤️

[@Chubbbbyyyyyy]

Madge, I love your spirit ❤

[@RedButtonJournal]

Thank you so much, really appreciate the positive vibes. Madge is indeed a spirit booster! 💓 Keep supporting our channel, and bless up yourself!

[@sharonelliott369]

THOSE ROADS SHOULD BE IN PERFECT CONDITION FOR THE NEIGHBOURHOOD.

[@RedButtonJournal]

Yuh know. 😂😂

[@MarshasJourney]

Enough white people from the old families don’t live there so the government doesn’t care

[@marcide8230]

Those roads have been bad from day one. It was all rock stone when my father build, lots of blasting. With all the building of homes and the heavy equipment vehicles, cement trucks, dump trucks hauling those heavy stone. They stop fixing the roads, it was getting too expensive, the rain also damaged the roads🥲

[@joanlawrence6658]

Those home are out of this world, Jamaican are not so poor as people want to say. Love this video 👍🏽👍🏽💕

[@RedButtonJournal]

There certainly seems to be a lot of luxury homes, that’s for sure. We love sightseeing in this area just looking 👀. ❤️🇯🇲🚙🏡

[@bandit4true]

But you got to remember those area only represents like 1% of the population. It's not representative of the entire population.

[@marvalyntracey9044]

Yep People has their purse in Jamaica Trust me Beautiful houses up this side

[@donnagrant8403]

It a lot of persons returning from retirement they built their home and go back to live the home are beautiful but better roads for Mr to retire

[@RedButtonJournal]

@@marvalyntracey9044 True true. 👍

[@paulamckenzie2356]

Wow I have always said JA is one of the most beautiful Islands, unfortunately the behaviour of some people puts a lot of people off.

[@RedButtonJournal]

I agree there are those with bad mind and some are unruly. And plenty of criminals too. But on average Jamaica has the happiest, friendliest, and nicest people in the world. ❤️🇯🇲👍

[@dsmith9709]

Most of them are beautiful outside but is disappointed inside. The layout makes no sense.

[@gloriathompson4010]

Yes island is one thing but the people are another

[@nicolov827]

Some of yall should stay off

[@nicolov827]

@@dsmith9709 aren't u describing someone of the first world

[@gloriaziegler5890]

Thanks for sharing the video. The lady is doing a great job of operating the camera. The scenery is breathtakingly beautiful and tranquil. Jamaica is really beautiful place.

[@RedButtonJournal]

Our pleasure! Glad you are enjoying our videos. Bless up! ❤️❤️🇯🇲🚙🏡👍

[@richardcase5374]

Great channel i just discovered u guys its so refreshing

[@RedButtonJournal]

Welcome aboard! Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for joining us. ❤️🇯🇲

[@alistairmcdonald2382]

Thanks for showing us your tropical paradise backyard ! 🏝🏖🏝🏖🏝🏖👍

[@RedButtonJournal]

Our pleasure!

[@FarmergirlJess]

Living in jamaica is pure paradise ❤

[@RedButtonJournal]

Yes it is. ❤️

[@humblelion]

I believe those trees are called Italian Cypress. I like them too. They really give the landscape an added appeal..

[@RedButtonJournal]

Really like them too. It seems like even just a single Italian Cypress adds a lot to the look of the property, and those with a whole row look amazing. Thank you for reminding me the name of those trees. Big up yourself! 👍❤️🇯🇲🏡

[@bandit4true]

Yep that is what they are called Italian cypress. They are just majestic in the landscape. I have them at my house in miami

[@RedButtonJournal]

@@bandit4true very majestic trees. ❤️❤️

[@bluepeter128]

I've been watching you guys all day instead of doing my job. Your going to get me fired... lol!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@RedButtonJournal]

Haha, we're thrilled you're enjoying our content, but we definitely don't want to get you in trouble at work! Maybe save our adventures for a well-deserved break or after hours to keep it safe. Thanks for the love and support, and don't worry, there will be plenty more videos to enjoy-responsibly, of course! Stay awesome, and maybe use us as your reward for a hard day's work. 😄

[@triciabrown4487]

Tom, you are so sweet. God bless your heart. I which you and Marge keep this up, because I am loving your videos. I love the fact that you love to laugh it is infectious. Hi Marge, you will get used to the camera 😊 i love you both!!!😊❤

[@RedButtonJournal]

Thanks so much

[@gloriaward2009]

Thanks for showing the Jamaica that I'm so proud of. Beautiful video. You are such a fun person. Love it!!!

[@RedButtonJournal]

Thank you so much 🤗

[@donnawatson2649]

Love your videos , thanks for showcasing Jamaica❤

[@RedButtonJournal]

You are so welcome 👍❤️🇯🇲

[@bandit4true]

The landscaping in that area is just amazing along with the beautiful homes.

[@RedButtonJournal]

True, true. The landscaping is immaculate on some of the homes. Big up yourself! ❤️🇯🇲🚙🏡🏝️

[@shernettedavis3289]

Just started to watch, and I am loving it. Thank you beautiful Jamaica ❤

[@RedButtonJournal]

Big up yourself for tuning in! We're so glad you're loving it. Bless up, blessings to you!

[@chocolatequeen5953]

Even though Madge did not want to hold the camera , she did a good job so can you imagine , if she did want to hold it , she would have done a brilliant job of it ! It takes a lot to get Madge to laugh but when she laughs it’s contagious it makes you laugh too !! 😊

[@RedButtonJournal]

True true. I like the way you said that. Big up yourself, nuff respect! ❤️🇯🇲🏡🚙

[@douglasjoseph2097]

GREAT VIDEOS AS ALWAYS I LOVE YOU GUYS THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR SHOWING US AROUND JAMAICA 🇯🇲👍🏾👍🏾

[@RedButtonJournal]

Our pleasure!❤️🇯🇲🚙🏡

[@groberts5337]

They need to fix the roads

[@douglasjoseph2097]

@@groberts5337 it’s a disgrace to see these these type of bad roads all around in these nice communities

[@marcide8230]

Missed living there, left years ago. That hill was not an easy drive every day from Mannings hill road.

[@RedButtonJournal]

It's really special to hear that our Smokey Vale driving tour brought back memories for you. That hill drive from Mannings Hill Road is indeed not for the faint-hearted and doing it every day must have been quite the experience. We're glad to reconnect you with a place you once called home, even if it's through a screen. Hopefully, our journey through Smokey Vale stirred some fond memories alongside the challenging ones. Thanks for sharing your connection with us; it adds so much depth to our own experience of these places.

[@marcide8230]

@@RedButtonJournal Thank you and your wife for these awesome videos. Lots of memories🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@Happey67]

So beautiful, so serene! Wow!

[@RedButtonJournal]

It really is!

[@juliemitchell9905]

Beautiful homes Your Lady is doing a great job

[@RedButtonJournal]

Thank you so much!

[@suziesflavazkitchen9971]

Another great tour,thank❤ you love birds

[@RedButtonJournal]

You’re very welcome! 💞❤️🇯🇲👍

[@joshuadayvid1977]

In the night the city is beautiful lit with lights.

[@RedButtonJournal]

I don’t think the camera I brought along will do well at night, but another time I hope to try to film the city at night. 👍👍

[@vinnette4583]

Tom and mazie thanks for sharing with us those beautiful houses most of the houses arse ba

[@RedButtonJournal]

We appreciate your comment. Big up!

[@norvawilson4186]

Tom I like your sense of humor you're very funny and full of vibes there's not a dull moment watching you

[@RedButtonJournal]

Thank you 🙏 Big up yourself! 👍❤️🇯🇲🤣

[@Afia77711]

Loved watching this video, beautiful homes ❤. Me & my husband love watching your channel, great entertainment😊.

[@RedButtonJournal]

We are so glad that you guys are watching us regularly. Big up yourself, nuff respect! ❤️🇯🇲🏡

[@piiewhite4551]

I love your video's. I also love Madze helping with the camera. She will do good helping you😊

[@RedButtonJournal]

I think so too!👍❤️

[@jessicahenry8612]

Enjoyed the view, the homes and Madge and Tom. Lovely.

[@RedButtonJournal]

Glad you enjoyed it. Many thanks! ❤️🇯🇲🚙🏡🏝️

[@joangreen1347]

Enjoy this, beautiful couple

[@RedButtonJournal]

Thanks so much ❤️

[@hutchinsonjohnson2909]

Look at those homes wow omg

[@RedButtonJournal]

All Madge and I can do is dream… They are really magnificent homes. ❤️🇯🇲🚙🏡

[@paulbryant8402]

Everything is beautiful....wow ❤

[@RedButtonJournal]

True true. Thank you for watching and commenting. ❤️🇯🇲🏝️🏡🚙

[@paulbryant8402]

🇬🇧 uk👊🙏🏻🙏🏻🙌

[@carolethomas1633]

Thanks for the tour of Smokey vale. I used to live in havendale on border avenue but I now live in Virginia Beach 🏝️ but I really miss Jamaica the land of my birth. Hope to visit soon. Blessings ❤❤

[@RedButtonJournal]

Very cool! Big up yourself! ❤️👍

[@paulhenry8838]

Love how you and the wife working on these videos. keep them coming. That stick really makes a difference. Please do Chancery Hall too.

[@RedButtonJournal]

You got it. Thank you! ❤️🇯🇲👍🏾👍😊

[@jackiehart7293]

That view will be beautiful at night….when the city is all lit up!!!

[@RedButtonJournal]

I need to bring my other camera to film it, but that doesn’t mean we won’t go take a look after dark tonight. 😉

[@Legend-lc9bv]

I’m helping. With gas money for you to take her to ingleside mandeville to see beautiful homes there

[@RedButtonJournal]

Ahh! Thank you so much for your kindness. It may be a while but going over to Mandeville to film would be super cool. We’ve put it on our todo list. Big up yourself and nuff respect! ❤️❤️👍🇯🇲🏡🚙❤️❤️

[@Legend-lc9bv]

@@RedButtonJournal very much welcome 🙏

[@Audivibes65]

Tom...you just know how to enjoy yourself, hoping Magda will talk more.....😊

[@RedButtonJournal]

She’s a timid one. 😂😂

[@fayeanderson4480]

Great beautiful houses ❤

[@RedButtonJournal]

Thank you! 🤗 Glad you joined us. 👍❤️🇯🇲

[@myrtlewalters6785]

Thank you Tom and Madge l hear the name of the place but didn't know the houses was so beautiful

[@RedButtonJournal]

Glad you enjoyed it and learned about the style up there. ❤️🇯🇲🚙🏡

[@ngayle2892]

I am enjoying this luxury homes video. Keep it coming. Thank you

[@RedButtonJournal]

Thank you! Will do! ❤️🇯🇲🚙🏡🏝️

[@dawntrenchfield7920]

Beautiful view Jamaica is beautiful

[@RedButtonJournal]

It sure is! ❤️🇯🇲

[@luvablelois]

First time ive come across you guys, sweet couple and even funnier when your video plays x2

[@RedButtonJournal]

We're glad you found and enjoyed our video, even at double speed! 😂. Thanks for the kind words. Stick around for more adventures with us. Big up yourself!

[@carlamangal2651]

Loved the tour, Tom. It's a shame the roads are so bad with all those beautiful houses. Maybe the community should come together and fix the roads since the government won't do it. Wow!

[@RedButtonJournal]

I had the same idea that they should chip in and have the work done. But Madge will have nothing to do with such talk. She is firm in her conviction that the government needs to do something about it. Thanks for joining us on our drive. Bless up!❤️🇯🇲🚙🏡

[@elainebrown3546]

They should get their MP for the area to fix the roads, its not the responsibility of the homeowners. Don't vote for MPs that do nothing for your community. Talk to them and if they don't heed vote them out, Period!

[@elsunuahhenlon4250]

These roads are the responsibility of the private developers

[@RedButtonJournal]

@@elsunuahhenlon4250 OK, good to know. Appreciate the info. 👍🇯🇲

[@charmainefrancis-thorney9917]

Maybe a 'stupid thought' but could it be that the roads were purposely left that way to make it 'not too easy' for unscrupulous to escape 😮🤔

[@donnastewart4319]

Those houses are so beautiful. Greetings Madge and Tom it’s so refreshing to watch your videos. Enjoy your excretions

[@RedButtonJournal]

Glad you like them! Big up you self for the nice comment. 👍👍👍❤️🇯🇲

[@jacquelineforde3251]

You are so encouraging to Mazie💕😊.

[@RedButtonJournal]

Thanks 🙏 I try. ❤️

[@juniorbiles]

Big up yourself, Tom and Madge. Nice vlog showing those beautiful homes. Blessings as always.

[@RedButtonJournal]

Thanks so much 👍

[@Roadbunny777]

You got that right she's doing an amazing job with the camera . She kind of looks like my mother too

[@petercollins2455]

Great views. Keep them coming!

[@RedButtonJournal]

Thanks, will do! 👍❤️🇯🇲

[@hutchinsonjohnson2909]

Omg omg omg omg Jamaica 🇯🇲

[@RedButtonJournal]

👍👍👀👀❤️❤️🇯🇲🇯🇲🏡🏡 Jamaica has some hidden treasures I think.

[@Writerslane]

I enjoyed the tour also…good viewing Ms. Maisie

[@RedButtonJournal]

Thank you! We’re glad you’re riding along with us. ❤️

[@MarciaSantos-ox1fk]

Great video of beautiful homes! Please visit Cherry Gardens next!

[@RedButtonJournal]

We’re not sure when we’ll do Cherry Gardens, but it’s on our list. 👍❤️

[@simonefoster3696]

I love those beautiful mansions they’re much better than some of the others you shared ❤️🙏🏿the a beautiful site to see how the country is improving in beautiful mansions ❤️

[@RedButtonJournal]

We are very pleased that you enjoyed watching these beautiful mansions in our video. Welcome to Red Button Journal where we love to read your comments after each video. Thank you for joining us. Have a blessed and wonderful weekend. ❤️ 🇯🇲

[@joanparker1731]

Give her time. She is nervous and will become a pro in time. Thanks for the tour.

[@RedButtonJournal]

I think she’s as good as me already. She’s a natural, and she’s highly intelligent which help too. Bless up. Nuff respect. ❤️🇯🇲🚙🏡🏝️

[@woody230bal]

She is doing great. Beautiful houses !!!

[@RedButtonJournal]

She really did just the same as when I hold the camera. She’s a natural! Bless up. 🙏❤️🇯🇲🚙🏡

[@empressnica7107]

Really lovely watching this beautiful couple.❤

[@RedButtonJournal]

We so appreciate your support. We’re glad your watching and commenting too. Big up yourself! 👍❤️🇯🇲

[@eleanor4482]

Loved the tour. Beautiful homes for sure. Thanks for taking us for the ride.

[@RedButtonJournal]

Our pleasure! ❤️🇯🇲🚙🏡

[@groberts5337]

Bad roads

[@howardmullings7047]

That 360 views way good

[@RedButtonJournal]

Thanks for the love! We're ecstatic you enjoyed the 360 views in our video. Always striving to give you the best visual experience. Bless up yourself! 🚙

[@olivemcleod7012]

Beautiful houses. , I love the back ground , home away from home good job 🫶

[@RedButtonJournal]

Thank you! 🤗

[@05burky]

What a lovely drive.

[@RedButtonJournal]

Thank you. We’re glad you rode along. 👍❤️🇯🇲🚙🏡🏝️

[@vinnette4583]

Hi Tom snd lovely mazie those houses are beautiful but some of the roads are bad thank for sharing with us i always here about smokey vale but i dont know up there thanks again

[@RedButtonJournal]

Thanks for watching. We’re glad you joined us. Bless up!

[@winstontownsend2516]

New subscriber here bro enjoying your vids.

[@RedButtonJournal]

Thanks for subbing. We appreciate your comment and hope to hear from you often. Big up yourself! 👍❤️🇯🇲🏝️

[@claudiarobinson4488]

Perfect match you Two 😊.. Mazy is a cool Lady I want to come and visit

[@RedButtonJournal]

Thank you! We're glad you think we're a perfect match. Maizie indeed is a cool lady-she makes every adventure so much more fun. We appreciate your kind words!

[@patriciahall9458]

Wonderful scenics tours. Jamaica 🇯🇲 is so beautiful..thanks guys❤😂😅😊

[@RedButtonJournal]

Our pleasure! We glad you joined us. ❤️🇯🇲

[@merlinephidd5175]

Thank you both.

[@RedButtonJournal]

Our pleasure! Thank you too! ❤️🇯🇲🚙🏡

[@unclemony5939]

I’ve watched your house being built a few years ago. Glad I found you again. I hope I’ll find the house on your channel. I became a subscriber today.

[@RedButtonJournal]

Welcome! Glad you’re watching. We’re in a holding pattern on the house right now but look forward to starting again. 👍

[@sylviamowatt9256]

Beautiful homes ❤❤

[@RedButtonJournal]

Glad you like them! Blessings ❤️🇯🇲

[@kevinbland]

My mother owned one of those houses on Forest Hills. I loved it, but my brothers preferred living in the USA instead. The view at night was spectacular. My wife, who grew up in Jamaica, didn't want to live there in the 90's.

[@RedButtonJournal]

What a deep connection you have to Forest Hills! It’s amazing how places hold such different memories for each of us. Truly, those night views are something special. Big up yourself!

[@izlandsisterztv8792]

25:07 Yes Ms Maisy is doing a fantastic job with the camera 🎥

[@RedButtonJournal]

She’s a natural, a quick study, my Sweetie! ❤️❤️🇯🇲

[@MarshasJourney]

Smokeyvale is one of my dream communities to live in in Jamaica.

[@RedButtonJournal]

It’s one of our favorites as well. Blessings ❤️ 🇯🇲

[@eyes-ears-easy]

Affluent neighborhood; wonder if they have public water supply that high. Great vlog btw.

[@RedButtonJournal]

Yes they actually do. In fact they have water in the pipe 24/7 up there. I’m happy with water once a week in Cheswick. 😂😂

[@dawntrenchfield7920]

She's doing great keep it up Maizie

[@RedButtonJournal]

She’s more steady than I am. 😂😂😂🎥

[@pearlinejackson3932]

love ❤️ this channel

[@RedButtonJournal]

Ahh, thank you, and Welcome! We look forward to seeing your comments. Bless up! ❤️🇯🇲

[@corfob9238]

Somehow i love their dwelling than the mansions. Cozy cozy warm dwelling they have.

[@RedButtonJournal]

True, true. ❤️🇯🇲

[@sharonbenjamin2931]

Tom, you're the big star🇯🇲🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@RedButtonJournal]

I know right. 😂😂😂😂

[@sharonelezye7110]

Love you guys! Thoroughly enjoyed the tour and playful commentary. New subscriber here.

[@RedButtonJournal]

Welcome aboard! Looking forward to your comments. We love you! ❤️

[@charmainefrancis-thorney9917]

First time on your channel and I thoroughly enjoyed it 👏🏾👏👏🏻 I'm trying hard to remember who I know was said to live in Smokey Vale ( +++++years ago)

[@RedButtonJournal]

Welcome!! Thanks for coming along on our adventure. We hope to see you often and hear from you in the comments again soon. There are some areas in Smokey Vale that we haven’t visited yet, although I think we’ve covered most of it. Stay tuned. We’ll be driving through Mannings Hill and around through Mount Pleasant in just a few minutes. Hope you can join us. ❤️🇯🇲

[@charmainefrancis-thorney9917]

@@RedButtonJournal 🤗

[@tequilasable]

Madge is doing a great job with the camera👍

[@RedButtonJournal]

I think so too. Now we have to convince Madge so she has the confidence to do it more often. Your comment will help with that. Thank you so much!👍❤️

[@sharoncb9546]

Hi Tom & Madge. Those tall slender and elegant trees are called Italian Cypresses.

[@RedButtonJournal]

Thank you. They are simply perfect! ❤️❤️🇯🇲

[@jenniferjones6657]

In some neighborhoods they leave the road like that so cars don’t speed there

[@RedButtonJournal]

Jamaican speed bumps is what I call them. 😂😂😂❤️🇯🇲

[@TashAndStuff]

Love your vids !!!

[@RedButtonJournal]

Ahhh, thank you.😊 Bless up! ❤️🇯🇲

[@izlandsisterztv8792]

Just came across your channel and had to subscribe

[@RedButtonJournal]

Ahh, thank you. We’re glad you will be joining us on our daily adventure. Bless up ! ❤️🇯🇲

[@myrtecampbell7083]

👏Maizie is doing great with the camera.

[@RedButtonJournal]

I know, right! She’s a quick study for sure. Bless up! ❤️🇯🇲🚙🏡🏝️

[@olivethompson2259]

Roads are rough to reduce speed😂 Loving the houses.

[@RedButtonJournal]

😂😂 That is the best explanation I’ve heard so far. 😂😂

[@delorisrobinson61]

I like what you are doing. A lot of people dont pay taxes. In America you have to pay taxes

[@racquelyapp9259]

Great views

[@RedButtonJournal]

We’re glad you’re enjoying the videos. 👍❤️🇯🇲

[@beverlysmall2705]

Oh Tom,you're my best man since I've stumbled on your Vlog,i can't stay away. I love what you're doing showing those beautiful homes, is this really in Jamaica? Tha land of my birth?what part of the country is this???? Oh my Lord!!❤ Love Mazie too she's 😅 also. I'm living in the USA at the moment,Virginia Beach VA to be exact. Was born in Kingston,raised in St. Thomas,Pear Tree River to be exact,Cheswick is not far from where you guys living, I'm hoping to retire next year this time. Ask Mazie if she knows my little district pear tree river. I love what you both are doing pleaseeeeee dont stop,love it i can't believe this is yardddddd oh my goodness!!! Look at those mansions,i was in Jamaica just in May,my husband mom died. Really Where's is this Tom?❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@RedButtonJournal]

Thank you so much for finding our channel. And welcome aboard. I’ve actually been to pear tree once. Although we live in Cheswick, the Smokey Vale community where we took these videos is just outside Kingston. Big up yourself nuff respect.

[@Happey67]

Yes, she is doing well with the camera.

[@RedButtonJournal]

She’s doing great. 👍👍

[@diane84]

The 🏠 beautiful

[@RedButtonJournal]

Yes! I love these luxury homes. ❤️🇯🇲🏡

[@diane84]

Madge is very entertaining 😊

[@RedButtonJournal]

She is a serious person, but funny too. 😂😂😂

[@AnthonyEvelyn]

There are still empty lots up there. Some of them are rocky though and may need blasting. I live in Havendale and see these mansions on the hill.

[@RedButtonJournal]

Oh Havendale is a nice neighborhood. We’re glad you’re watching. ❤️🇯🇲👍

[@winnethking1949]

So they also can fix their roads too I know a rich man who did it in his district.

[@henrywalker3614]

Gooood Sunday Morning to "My New Favourite Couple" From: Ontario Canada. Just saw a Video of You Guys going through Smokey Vale, about seven months ago. It's unfortunate that You were not accompanied by someone who know the History of those neighbourhoods. A ::The now Smokey Vale: was what was the original Belview Plantation. A very large Pimento Plantation. I am not sure of the name of the Original Owners/Planters. In 1920 The Walenta family from Adelphi in St.James, bought Belview. One of my Grandmothers (my mother's mother) as an House girl/Nanny migrated from St.James to St.Andrew, with that family. The nearest shopping area was Mannings Hill (north of the plantation). It was at Mannings Hill that my Grandmother met my mother's father, who was a Young Leathercraft Instructor at the Stony Hill Industral School. (Horse and Buggy was the premier mode of transportation, then). *By the way Lady Madge: One of my mother's sister was Elismae (I called her Aunt Mazie). The Walentas left the property to the Catholic Church. The Church operated the St. Michael's Semenary from the Belview Great House for about twenty years, until they sold the property for Housing developement sometimes in the 1980s. A little further west would be The Mount Salus Great House (Owned by The Sharpes: who were the largest Citrus farmers in Jamaica). A part of their property is now intigrated into the Community of Smokey Vale/Belglade Heights. Take Care Now! Searching for more of Your Videos. Just found one done in Long Bay, Portland and another in St.Thomas.

[@RedButtonJournal]

Thank you so much for sharing this fascinating piece of history with us! We're always eager to learn more about the places we visit in Jamaica, and your insights into Smokey Vale and its origins as Belview Plantation are truly captivating. It's incredible to think about the layers of history and personal stories tied to the land we explore. We wish we had known this when we visited-having someone to guide us through the rich history would have made our journey even more meaningful. Hearing about your grandmother's connection to the area and the transformation of the plantation over the years adds a personal touch that we deeply appreciate. It's these kinds of stories that make exploring Jamaica so special for us. We're sending our best wishes back to you in Ontario, Canada, from our sunny corner of Jamaica. Your support and interest in our adventures mean so much to us. We can't wait to share more videos with you, each one a new opportunity to uncover the beauty and history of our island. Thank you again for being part of our journey and for making our exploration of Jamaica even richer with your contribution. Take care, and stay tuned for more adventures!

[@traceybrown3836]

Beautiful homes no roads

[@RedButtonJournal]

So nice

[@viviankes4631]

All those beautiful houses and the roads are is in such a bad condition. I wonder which MP is in charge of this Constituency? Anyway, thanks Tom for showing us the beautiful community of Smoky Vale, because I've never heard of it.

[@RedButtonJournal]

Yes, I wonder who their MP is? We like it when you comment. Keep ‘‘em coming. Bless up! ❤️🇯🇲🚙🏡🏝️

[@marciabrown8330]

Nigel Clarke constituency

[@marciabrown8330]

Smokeyvale is above Havendale

[@marciabrown8330]

It takes you into Mannings Hill

[@marciabrown8330]

Its not a hotel. Its somebodys' home but they do functions there.

[@georgedouglas6268]

Wah 😮Smokey vale looks good maybe someday I will be able to go back home 🏡 and retire and get a nice house a Smokey vale hopefully 🤞give up the cold weather 🕺🕺🕺,,luv the video 👌❤️❤️🇯🇲🇯🇲🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@RedButtonJournal]

Yes Sir! I wish I could live in Smokey Vale, but at least I’m in Jamaica and no more cold weather. 😂❤️🇯🇲

[@georgedouglas6268]

@@RedButtonJournal 👌👌❤️❤️🇯🇲🇬🇧😀😀

[@thepassportlife]

I was thinking the samething. After 40 years, I need to make a move.

[@georgedouglas6268]

@@thepassportlife zeeeeen me tired 🥱 a Northamton England waa go home 🏡 🇯🇲🇬🇧🕺

[@sharonbenjamin2931]

👍👍👍👍🇯🇲❤❤❤❤ Tom, you're so funny

[@RedButtonJournal]

That is music 🎶 to my ears 👂. 😂😂❤️🇯🇲👍

[@Chubbbbyyyyyy]

Tom putting on his posh face (lol) 😂

[@RedButtonJournal]

Haha, you spotted it! Tom definitely enjoys his moments of grandeur. But Madge sure knows how to keep him grounded. Keep enjoying our content and thank you for your support. Big up yourself! 💫💫

[@cleverB634]

I agree with Tom $30000 a year for those rich people is monkey money. We pay £300 per month and wee don't have those huge mansions with large gardens. Here in Kent 🇬🇧 Uk

[@bobmarley965]

iF they can build houses that size then they need to get together as a society and then build their own roads.

[@RedButtonJournal]

Can’t disagree with you in that. A massive road improvement project is already underway. It’s slow going and hopefully the contractors don’t nyam it all away. Bless up!